Embark on a nostalgic journey back to the iconic world of FINAL FANTASY VII with CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION, an enthralling action RPG that reimagines classic moments and introduces new adventures. This timeless masterpiece by Square Enix has garnered a massive fan following for its captivating storyline, unforgettable characters, and breathtaking visuals. Now, the Steam Deck lets players enjoy this epic adventure the way it was meant to be experienced: on the go. Here’s the best configuration to enhance your gaming experience when playing this incredible remake of a PSP RPG classic!
CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION Best Steam Deck Settings
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Proton Version</td><td style="padding: 0.5rem">Default</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">UMA Frame Buffer Size</td><td style="padding: 0.5rem">4G</td>
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<th colspan="2" style="padding: 0.5rem">CryoUtilities Settings</th>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Swap File Size</td><td style="padding: 0.5rem">16GB*</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Swappiness</td><td style="padding: 0.5rem">1</td>
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<th colspan="2" style="padding: 0.5rem; text-align: right"><sub>*Set to as large as your Steam Deck will allow</sub></th>
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| Compatibility Settings |
| Proton Version |
Default |
| BIOS Settings |
| UMA Frame Buffer Size |
4G |
| CryoUtilities Settings |
| Swap File Size |
16GB* |
| Swappiness |
1 |
| *Set to as large as your Steam Deck will allow |
Crisis Core Reunion runs great on the Steam Deck. Just hit “Play” and dive in!
You may notice a bit of stuttering at the start of a new game. That’s just the Steam Deck compiling the game’s shaders. Don’t worry; the performance will start to smooth out after a few minutes of play.
High Quality Settings (Native@40fps | ~2h)
Crisis Core Reunion runs like a dream on the Steam Deck. With this configuration, we set the graphics preset to high and leave it there. You’ll experience a bit of stuttering in the first chapter as the game compiles shaders, but it’s smooth sailing from then on.
The Steam Deck manages 60fps for much of the game with occasional dips into the 40s. This configuration prioritizes stability over raw framerate by setting a framerate limit and refresh rate limit of 40Hz. If you prefer higher framerates and can tolerate some fluctuations, then set both to 60Hz.
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Screen mode</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Fullscreen</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Screen resolution</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">1280x800</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Frame rate</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">60 fps</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Vertical synchronization</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">On</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Graphics quality</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">High</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Texture Quality</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">High</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Shadows Quality</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">High</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Anti-aliasing</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">High</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Ambient Occlusion</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">On</td>
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| In-game Graphics Settings |
| Screen mode |
Fullscreen |
| Screen resolution |
1280×800 |
| Frame rate |
60 fps |
| Vertical synchronization |
On |
| Graphics quality |
High |
| Texture Quality |
High |
| Shadows Quality |
High |
| Anti-aliasing |
High |
| Ambient Occlusion |
On |
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<th colspan="2" style="padding: 0.5rem">Steam Deck Performance Menu Settings</th>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Refresh Rate</td><td>40</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Framerate Limit</td><td>40</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Allow Tearing</td><td>Off</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Half Rate Shading</td><td>Off</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Thermal Power (TDP) Limit</td><td>Off</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Manual GPU Clock Control</td><td>Off</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Scaling Filter</td><td>Linear</td>
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| Steam Deck Performance Menu Settings |
| Refresh Rate |
40 |
| Framerate Limit |
40 |
| Allow Tearing |
Off |
| Half Rate Shading |
Off |
| Thermal Power (TDP) Limit |
Off |
| Manual GPU Clock Control |
Off |
| Scaling Filter |
Linear |
