Linux Review:

Dispatch

Dispatch is a superhero workplace comedy where choices matter. Manage a dysfunctional team of misfit heroes and strategize who to send to emergencies around the city, all while balancing office politics, personal relationships, and your own quest to become a hero. All episodes out now!

Dispatch

PROTON TIER: PLATINUM


Dispatch is a superhero workplace comedy where choices matter. Manage a team of heroes and strategize emergency responses while navigating office politics.

Status Check: Runs via Proton. Tier: Platinum.

TWEAKS & TRICKS:

  • Screen Resolution Issue (Fullscreen): The game may not fit the screen in fullscreen.

    • Solution: Disable and re-enable fullscreen mode.

  • Non-Steam Game Launch Issues: The game may have issues launching if not installed via Steam.

    • Solution: Requires some disk access tinkering.

  • D3D11 Compatibility Error: Initial launches may report a D3D11 compatibility error.

    • Solution: PROTON_USE_WINED3D=1 %command% (Results in 1 FPS).

  • Cutscene Freezes & System Crash: Cutscenes can freeze the entire system, leading to a crash requiring a hard reset.

    • Solution: (No definitive solution found in reports.)

  • Gamescope Configuration (High Resolution/Refresh Rate): For high-resolution and high-refresh-rate monitors.

    • Solution: gamescope -w 3840 -h 2160 -W 3840 -H 2160 -r 144 -f --adaptive-sync --force-grab-cursor --mangoapp -- %command%

  • Screen Flickering (Black Screen): Random, brief flickers to a black screen.

    • Solution: (No specific fix found, identified as a Proton issue).

Verdict: Dispatch is a platinum-tier experience on Linux via Proton. While some minor issues like flickering and occasional cutscene freezes exist, they don’t significantly hinder the overall playable experience, especially with a Steam installation. Recommended for Linux gamers.