

Gyro controls probably won't be the primary way I play Spider-Man: Remastered, but when kicking back in bed, I greatly appreciate the choice.I almost feel bored of saying it now, but Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales for Steam Deck and PC is yet another triumphant PC port for PlayStation. Subtly shifting my Steam Deck to gracefully command Spider-Man across skyscrapers and scenic landmarks feels extremely satisfying. However, my admiration for the technology has grown regarding handheld gaming. I haven't been the most prominent advocate of gyroscopic gimmicks in video games. Gyro controls are another supplemental way of busting crime in The Big Apple. This deep customization allowed my thumb to remain firmly locked on the right stick. The four buttons on the back of the Steam Deck gamepad enabled me to remap actions like jump, dodge, and special attack. The rear paddles have transformed my expectations of modern hardware and using standard controllers when playing action-oriented titles just hasn't been the same since. In many ways, I'm spoiled by the robust functionality of the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller. Spider-Man: Remastered totally benefits from this gamepad flexibility. From inventory management to precision aiming, the ingenious incorporation of mouse-like sensitivity with the established design philosophies of traditional console accessories consistently heightens the control options on Steam Deck. The left and right trackpads have proven far more functional than I originally anticipated. Spider-Man: Remastered - Steam Deck gameplayĪs I mentioned in my review, I've grown fond of Steam Deck's unconventional gamepad. If you want to enjoy swing-kicking drug dealers from a Taco Bell parking lot, the Steam Deck is your best bet. If you want to play Spider-Man: Remastered at 120FPS with ray tracing, use your RTX 3090. However, considering the relatively weaker specifications of this portable PC, the handheld adaptation of this beloved action game is worth the concessions. The Steam Deck can't directly compete with the visual possibilities of Spider-Man: Remastered on a high-end gaming PC or PS5. If you're willing to take a hit in overall fidelity, dropping some settings to low or increasing dynamic scaling should deliver the 60 FPS you crave. Something as simple as enabling FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) from the Steam Deck's operating system elevated my average framerate from under 40-50FPS. Still, you can move the handheld version potently close to a locked 60 FPS with some quick adjustments. Framerate purists may be slightly disappointed by the initial target of 35-40 FPS. Spider-Man also excels in the performance department.
