The Ghost of Tsushima Conundrum: Unraveling the Mystery of Valve's Unsupported Rating

Explore the mystery behind Ghost of Tsushima's Unsupported rating on Steam Deck and why it's a huge mistake.

Embark on a Gaming Odyssey: Unraveling the Mystery of Ghost of Tsushima on Steam Deck

As I delved into the world of Ghost of Tsushima on my Steam Deck, I was taken aback by the incredible performance of this PS5 port. The game’s handheld performance is arguably the best of any PS5 port so far, leaving me wondering why Valve would assign it an Unsupported rating. In this article, I’ll explore the reasons behind this decision and why I believe it’s a huge mistake.

The Performance Paradox

I’ve had the opportunity to test Ghost of Tsushima on the Steam Deck OLED, and I must say, the performance is fantastic. The game runs smoothly at 50 fps, making it a joy to play on the handheld console. However, Valve’s decision to slap the game with an Unsupported rating has left me perplexed.

The Legends Co-op Conundrum

According to Sucker Punch, the developer of Ghost of Tsushima, the Unsupported rating is due to the Legends co-op multiplayer mode requiring Windows to access PlayStation Network integrated features. While this mode is an integral part of the game, I believe it’s unfair to penalize the entire game for a single feature that doesn’t work on the Steam Deck.

The Bigger Picture

The implications of Valve’s rating system go beyond just Ghost of Tsushima. With millions of Steam Decks in the market, many owners take Valve’s word as fact. If a game is Unsupported, they won’t bother exploring performance mods or workarounds, and their interest in the game lives and dies by the Valve-assigned rating. This means that players will miss out on a fantastic game that showcases the capabilities of the Steam Deck.

A Call to Action

I’ve addressed inconsistencies in Valve’s Steam Deck rating system before, and I believe it’s time for a change. With the Steam Deck 2 on the horizon, I hope that Valve will revisit their rating system to ensure that games like Ghost of Tsushima get the recognition they deserve.

Ghost of Tsushima running smoothly on the Steam Deck

“The game’s handheld performance is arguably the best of any PS5 port so far, leaving me wondering why Valve would assign it an Unsupported rating.” - The Nomadic Gamer

A glimpse of the Steam Deck OLED in action

Conclusion

In conclusion, I believe that Valve is making a huge mistake with Ghost of Tsushima on Steam Deck. The game’s incredible performance and smooth gameplay make it a must-play on the handheld console. I hope that Valve will reconsider their rating system to ensure that gamers don’t miss out on this fantastic game.