Linux Review:

Bloons TD 6

The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.

PROTON TIER: PLATINUM

Bloons TD 6 is a 3D tower defense game offering extensive strategic gameplay. It’s a highly regarded title with a dedicated player base.

Status Check Runs via Proton. Tier: Platinum.

TWEAKS & TRICKS

• Problem: Game fails to launch without the muvm component.
  • Solution: Ensure muvm is installed and active.
• Problem: Performance degradation and low FPS when in fullscreen.
  • Solution: PROTON_USE_WINED3D=1 %command%
• Problem: Switching between borderless and fullscreen modes can cause focus problems and Alt+Tab issues.
  • Solution: Avoid toggling between borderless and fullscreen modes if possible.
• Problem: Performance significantly reduced on X11 systems with multiple monitors using different refresh rates.
  • Solution: Consider using Wayland for improved performance, or optimize your X11 configuration.
• Problem: Game may freeze if launched without specific launch commands.
  • Solution: Launch the game with appropriate launch options.

Verdict Bloons TD 6 is an excellent choice for Linux gamers due to its Platinum ProtonDB tier and generally positive user experience. With the provided tweaks, even complex setups can achieve optimal performance.