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I finally played the PC version of Lost Planet. I used to own it for Xbox 360 and had an absolute blast with it—definitely one of the titles I regret selling. For a long time, I wanted to get the PC version, but it was nearly impossible to play due to Games for Windows DRM. When Microsoft stopped supporting Games for Windows, Lost Planet was effectively unplayable on PC.

Thankfully, in recent years, Capcom finally removed that DRM, and now I can play it. Not only that, but I’m playing it on my Steam Deck. Supposedly, Lost Planet is “unsupported” on Steam Deck—at least from Capcom’s perspective—but I’m here to tell you it works perfectly. In fact, it runs great. It plays at full 800p with a 16:10 aspect ratio, and you can choose between DirectX 9 and DirectX 10.

Let me tell you, this game is incredible as a handheld experience—spectacular, even. It was always meant to be played with a gamepad, but with the Steam Deck’s control schemes, it just feels awesome.

I haven’t finished it yet—I’m only two hours in—but I’m so glad it’s playable again. So far, it’s a spectacular game, and I definitely think it’s one of Capcom’s most underrated titles.

@pcgaming@lemmy.ca

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About the launcher:

JorRaptor on UCP: « Do we need the Ubisoft launcher if we buy the game on Steam? »

Ubisoft Connect Team: Launching the game through Steam doesn't require you to download and install the Ubisoft Connect Launcher, as the Steam installation already includes a lite embedded version of it. You simply need to link your Ubisoft Connect account to Steam.

As Assassin's Creed Shadows comes with cross-save and cross-progression features, linking your Ubisoft Connect account allows us to provide you with a seamless experience no matter where you play. Through Ubisoft Connect, you will also be part of our global loyalty program to unlock rewards and exclusive discounts, including on pre-orders and new releases.

For those without a Ubisoft Connect account, you can easily create one on the first launch and link it with your Steam account. This one-time setup ensures you won't need to log in again.

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