Does Nightingale work well on Steam Deck and ROG Ally? — Best optimized settings for gaming handhelds
Yes, Nightingale can run very smoothly on ROG Ally and Steam Deck as long as you optimize your system and game settings.
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
These days, I usually play my favorite games on my couch while grasping either mySteam DeckorROG Allyin my hands. So, I always want to know how well the latest and greatest games play on thesegaming handhelds.
I’ve spent the last few hours testing Nightingale on both my Steam Deck and ROG Ally and I found that both systems are capable of running this survival fantasy game well as long as both the game and system settings are adjusted properly. Without further ado, here’s how to optimize Nightingale on Steam Deck and ROG Ally.
Does Nightingale play well on Steam Deck?
Even though Nightingale is currently not Steam Deck Verified, you can play Nightingale on Steam Deck decently well. Just note that there might be certain parts of the game that don’t work as smoothly or might not be as easy to see. For instance, game menus might cut off a bit and some text might be really small and hard to read. However, the game can run smoothly as long as you have the Steam Deck and the game at decent settings.
Does Nightingale play well on ROG Ally?
Yes, you can easily play Nightingale on ROG Ally at decent frames per second (FPS). However, you might have difficulty reading some of the small text or navigating through the Terms and Conditions page that appears the first time you start the game.
Best graphics settings for Nightingale on Steam Deck
Best optimized graphics settings for Nightingale on Steam Deck
These are the settings you want to put Nightingale at in order to get the smoothest Steam Deck performance from the survival game.
While the game is running, press theOptions button(hamburger button on the right) then tapR1 twiceto get to theSettingstab. Next tapR2to get toVideosub-tab and you can make the necessary adjustments:
I personally preferred to have my FOV set at 110 so I could see more of the Nightingale’s realms at one glance. However, you might want to have a lower number if you’d prefer a more focused view.
Best graphics settings for Nightingale on ROG Ally
If you’re playing Nightingale on ROG Ally, then you’ll want to adjust some system settings as well as game graphics settings. I’ll start off by showing you how to change system settings then dive into what adjustments to make in-game.
How to adjust ROG Ally settings for Nightingale
While the game is running, press theOptions button (hamburger button on the right) then tapRB twiceto get to the Settings tab. Next, tapRTto get toVideosub-tab and you can make the necessary adjustments:
Get the Windows Central Newsletter
All the latest news, reviews, and guides for Windows and Xbox diehards.
The two main things to change here are the FOV and TSR Quality. FOV is really just a matter of preference. I preferred 110 since this allowed me to see more of the world in one take. However, you might want it to be a bit more zoomed in.
Meanwhile, TSR is set to Quality by default, but lowering it as far down as it goes to Ultra Performance will help the game run a bit more smoothly.
Now play Nightingale on your gaming handheld!
-Best PC games-Nightingale FAQ-Best PC gaming accessories-Best gaming laptops-Best gaming handhelds
Nightingale is a fantastic survival game that feels like a Victorian Era Grimm fairytale. There are horrific creatures awaiting you out in the unknown Fae Realms but you’ll need to brave them if you are to get the materials you need to protect yourself and build up a powerful base. With the right luck and hard work you might just be able to get back home rather than wandering through various portals.
Now, Nightingale can run very nicely on Steam Deck and ROG Ally as long as the proper adjustments have been made to settings. In the case of ROG Ally, this means adjusting some system settings in addition to game settings. Specifically, it’s a good idea to lower resolution so your system isn’t wasting as much power on it and then put your VRAM allotment to 6G in order to get the best gaming performance you can.
Nightingale
The portal network to your home has been severed and you’re stuck between realms. Horrific enemies await you out here, but you can gather materials, fashion tools, and become stronger over time. Play on your own or with friends in a shared open-world.Buy at:Steam (PC)|Epic Games Store (PC)
Self-professed gaming geek, Rebecca Spear, is one of Windows Central’s editors and reviewers with a focus on gaming handhelds, PC gaming, and laptops. When she isn’t checking out the latest games on Xbox Game Pass, PC, ROG Ally, or Steam Deck; she can be found digital drawing with a Wacom tablet. She’s written thousands of articles with everything from editorials, reviews, previews, features, previews, and hardware reviews over the last few years. If you need information about anything gaming-related, her articles can help you out. She also loves testing game accessories and any new tech on the market. You can follow her@rrspearon X (formerly Twitter).
