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00:00:00 – 00:19:06
The video focuses on testing the performance of the game "Midnight Suns" on an Asus Ally handheld device, comparing it to the Steam Deck. Initially, they attempt to play the game at 1080p but experience FPS drops, prompting adjustments to lower settings for better performance. Throughout the gameplay, discussions arise about the tactical use of resources, such as power distribution, resolution scaling, and mystical abilities, to enhance gameplay. Key characters like Tony Stark, Bruce Banner, Doctor Strange, and Carol Danvers contribute to a mix of humor, strategy, and combat as they navigate various in-game challenges. Concluding remarks highlight the difficulties of running "Midnight Suns" on high settings even on powerful devices, and hint at future experimentation with ray tracing on desktops. The overall theme emphasizes optimizing gaming performance on handheld devices while engaging in entertaining and strategic gameplay.
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In this part of the video, the host discusses testing the game “Midnight Suns” on an Asus Ally handheld device after previously trying it on the Steam Deck. The Steam Deck was able to achieve around 60 FPS with occasional drops during moves, especially in certain demanding areas later in the game, which are not covered in this segment. The host mentions adjusting the wattage to maximize performance, settling on 25 watts for the test. They begin the game at 1080p without resolution scaling and set most settings to high, but struggle to maintain a consistent 60 FPS, similar to the Steam Deck’s performance at lower resolution. Despite occasional FPS drops, the game remains playable. The video aims to compare the performance between Asus Ally and Steam Deck under similar conditions.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker demonstrates a contest, discussing the deceptive nature of Lilith that may be life-threatening. They mention being attacked and acknowledge the superiority of the Ally in managing power distribution between the CPU and GPU, compared to the g15 advantage. The speaker adjusts the game settings, lowering the resolution and textures to medium while keeping most settings unchanged, then proceeds with gameplay. They observe performance improvements, noting the FPS ranging from the 70s to 80s, although it occasionally drops to around 55 during specific moves, which is an improvement from previous lows of 40. The segment concludes with the speaker commenting on the impact of spells on enemies.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the discussion focuses on strategies and tools for dealing with a powerful adversary. The speakers consider using psionic manipulations and throwing rocks as potential tactics. There is a brief humorous moment about personal relationships and communication outside a restaurant. A shift occurs to optimizing game performance by reducing resolution to 720p to increase FPS, resulting in higher performance despite less spectacular visuals. Finally, there’s a reflection on the need for stronger measures to handle the situation, potentially hinting at more powerful resources or techniques.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the characters discuss the limitations of technology compared to mystic arts and demonstrate some magical abilities. There is a light-hearted exchange about the quality of their performance, with one character intending to make things difficult for the other. They prepare for more challenges, hinting at a protective spell and some psionic manipulations. This segment also transitions into a gameplay demonstration, focusing on maintaining high frame rates by setting graphics to low. The characters then contemplate changing their approach, including the idea of using a big rock as a weapon.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the characters celebrate their recent victory in battle, noting the encounter went better than expected. Tony Stark humorously warns Bruce Banner about spicy food while discussing gamma spikes localized in the West Village. There’s a brief, light-hearted exchange about mystical disruptions affecting portals. The scene shifts to an impending fight, with Doctor Strange preparing to activate a protective ward. Carol Danvers emphasizes her direct approach as they prepare to face the threat, remarking on a peculiar environment hinting at ominous green lights. The segment ends with a fight scene, including a comment about hero landing etiquette and a mention of the mother of demons relying on hired hands.
00:15:00
In this segment of the video, the player encounters reinforcements and needs to keep them within a circle for a specific task. They express confusion about an in-game character’s movement but then clarify it was a selection issue. There’s commentary on Hydra’s consistent allure for recruits despite its longstanding failures. The player attempts a challenging move, hoping it utilizes a strong arm, and after some trial and error, succeeds in executing the desired action. Following some combat engagements, the player concludes the gameplay session, wrapping up their video on “Midnight’s Sun.”
00:18:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the performance of a game on different settings and platforms. They note that while playing at 1080P and 900P, there were some frame drops below 60 FPS, but at 720P on low settings, the game ran consistently over 60 FPS, sometimes reaching close to 120 FPS with a variable refresh rate. Despite expecting the game to perform well on handheld devices with higher settings, they found that it struggled with high settings. They mention that the game is more challenging to run than it appears, even having ray tracing, which they plan to experiment with on desktops. The speaker concludes by expressing their enjoyment in making the video and signing off until the next one.