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Darkest Dungeon: Patch 25606 fixes startup-problems on Linux, but Butcher's Circus still doesn't work

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

The Patch 25606 for the Dungeon-Crawler Darkest Dungeon has been released for Linux on Steam. It fixes the long standing startup-problems on Linux, but the multiplayer-DLC The Butchers Circus still doesn’t work.

StarCrawlers: "Beautify-"Update 1.1.4.1 released

Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

For the Roguelike-RPG-Dungeon-Crawler called StarCrawlers the “Beautify”-Update 1.1.4.1 has been released for Linux on Steam.

StarCrawlers has been updated with a Beautify feature! This optional feature enhances texture fidelity and sharpness, lighting appearance and effects, and enhances visuals overall. In the course of working on our next project (more news soon!) we experimented with retroactively applying the visual upgrades to StarCrawlers - and it worked :) The Beautify feature should not have any noticeable impact on the performance or resource usage of the base game. Beautify is enabled by default and can be turned off in the Graphics menu if desired. UPDATED 04 May 2020

Vaporum: Linux-only patch fixes problems with controllers

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000

The developers of Vaporum, the Dungeon Crawler in a Steampunk-setting, have released a Linux-only patch, which fixes the problems with controllers:

Patch #13 (02-10-2018) (Linux Only) Hey, guys! Just a small patch for Linux only this time. Some controllers on Linux could crash the game, as reported here. This is a Unity bug, which we can’t fix ourselves, but we created a workaround. If you happen to have such a controller, the game will not crash anymore, but if you wish to use the controller, you will have to change one setting by hand. The game should warn you about the issue on start. If so, go to the Vaporum/Settings/GameSettings.yaml file and change the ControllerType to either XboxOne or PS4, according to your preferences. The controller should work as expected. In case you want to know, the valid values for the setting are:

Vaporum: Steampunk Dungeon Crawler now available for Linux on GOG and Steam

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Vaporum, a Dungeon Crawler in a Steampunk-Setting, is now available for Linux on GOG and Steam!

Vaporum is a grid-based, single-player & single-character dungeon crawler RPG seen from the first person perspective in an original steampunk setting. Inspired by old-school games like Dungeon Master I and II, the Eye of the Beholder series, and the most recent Legend of Grimrock I and II. Stranded in the middle of an ocean, in front of a gigantic tower, the hero has to find out what the place is, what happened there, and most importantly, who he is. KEY FEATURES First person real-time combat Puzzles and level-wide objectives Gadget-based RPG system Lots of exploration, loot, and character customization Mysterious storyline filled with secrets Fully voiced main characters Immersive steampunk setting COMBAT Combat takes place in real time. Each enemy has a distinctive set of strengths and weaknesses so you have to employ different tactics to beat each one. Weapon types have each a set of unique bonuses and behaviors which adds more depth and thought when choosing what weapons to equip. You will find many types of gadgets: direct attacks, area attacks, offensive & defensive buffs… These gadgets are powerful, but some enemies are immune to certain types of attacks, so you will have to figure out the best way to deal with every encounter the game throws at you. PUZZLES Solve intriguing puzzles and level-wide objectives where you have to use both your wits and reflexes. While most puzzles and riddles are contained in a single room, progression objectives can span an entire level or even multiple levels. CHARACTER PROGRESSION Instead of increasing the abilities of your human character, you will improve an exoskeleton rig you wear. The game combines a “you are what you wear” aspect with a long-term development of your exo-rig. The gadget-based system allows you change your loadout of gadgets at any time, giving you a great deal of flexibility to deal with various situations. On the other hand, as you progress, you get to unlock useful circuits on your exo-rig, gaining significant permanent attribute bonuses and passive skills. STORY & EXPLORATION Stranded on a small islet in the middle of an ocean, you enter a gigantic mechanical tower. Nothing makes sense to you, but it is all strangely familiar… If you want to get into the backstory and uncover the mysteries of the tower, you can delve right into it by reading all the notes you can find. Don’t worry, though, you can safely ignore all the text. All major story points are narrated by the main characters and they are fully voiced! There are many optional areas in the game that you can choose to explore. They usually present some form of additional challenge, but come with a reward too! The tower is riddled with secret passages that contain unique items and notes of its inhabitants, giving you an insight into their lives and events that precede your arrival.