With many games, it takes a bit longer to get things up and running for the Steam Deck. It’s possible, perhaps even likely, that future updates to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will help it run even more smoothly on Steam Deck. For now, though, it looks like the menus will be working a bit better than before, which is a win, however small.

But with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 it's been different. For the first time in a long time, I've paid attention from the start, and this strong hook, I think, is one of the secrets of its success.