Linux Review:

Wartales

Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!

PROTON TIER: GOLD

Wartales is an open-world RPG where you lead a group of mercenaries seeking wealth across a medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, and uncover the secrets of ancient tombs.

Status Runs well under Proton. ProtonDB Tier: Gold.

TWEAKS & TRICKS

• Problem: A blinking cursor may appear in some Proton versions.

  • Solution: Modify the generic device section of the Mesa workaround file (/usr/share/drirc.d/00-mesa-defaults.conf).

• Problem: Keyboard input may fail when not in fullscreen mode. Alt+tabbing can reproduce this, potentially locking the mouse in the upper right corner.

  • Solution: Ensure the game is running in fullscreen mode.

• Problem: Occasional graphics crashes and stutters, particularly during loading screens or sleep periods, have been reported.

  • Solution: Save your progress frequently.

• Problem: Selecting OpenGL results in crashes or freezes on the Steam Deck.

  • Solution: Do not select OpenGL. Use the default Proton settings.

• Problem: High graphics settings significantly reduce Steam Deck battery life.

  • Solution: Reduce graphics settings or enable dynamic shading.

Verdict

Wartales is a worthwhile purchase for Linux gamers, particularly those using a Steam Deck or similar handheld. While occasional crashes and optimization issues remain, the game runs well under Proton and delivers a compelling RPG experience.