Control: Resonant performs poorly on the Steam Deck due to significant frame rate drops

Control: Resonant is a compelling action RPG with an engaging story and unconventional combat mechanics, but it is not recommended for play on the Steam Deck. While the game features an excellent art direction and satisfying, fluid combat that rewards strategic use of abilities and environmental interaction, its performance on the handheld device is inconsistent. Although contained areas can maintain a stable 30 frames per second, the game suffers from frequent and severe frame rate drops in the open world, often falling into the 20 FPS range or lower. These performance issues persist even when using the lowest graphical settings and upscaling. Furthermore, the reviewer notes that while lossless scaling or frame generation can improve visual smoothness, they introduce significant input lag, which makes precise dodging and executing time-sensitive attacks nearly impossible. Consequently, despite the game's high quality, the technical limitations on the Steam Deck prevent it from being an enjoyable experience for mobile play.

Control: Resonant features an engaging, evolving story and a unique, supernatural world design. The game's combat system is unconventional and rewarding, emphasizing strategic ability chaining and environmental interaction.

Performance on the Steam Deck is inconsistent, with frequent frame rate drops in open-world areas. The game often struggles to maintain 30 FPS, frequently dipping into the 20 FPS range or lower.

Using frame generation or lossless scaling introduces significant input lag that hinders precise combat maneuvers. The progression system relies on talent points earned through exploration rather than traditional level-based stat increases.