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ActRaiser

ActRaiser

79/100
70 ratings1990Easy to run

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1080p performance

ActRaiser estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps958 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps932 fps757 fps
RTX 4070999 fps998 fps799 fps649 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps880 fps704 fps572 fps
RTX 3080999 fps856 fps685 fps556 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps808 fps647 fps525 fps
RTX 3070921 fps737 fps590 fps479 fps
RTX 4060832 fps666 fps532 fps433 fps
RTX 3060713 fps571 fps456 fps371 fps
GTX 1660 Super517 fps414 fps331 fps269 fps

1440p performance

ActRaiser estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps973 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps904 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps998 fps811 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps941 fps765 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps884 fps719 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps874 fps699 fps568 fps
RTX 4070936 fps749 fps599 fps487 fps
RX 7800 XT825 fps660 fps528 fps429 fps
RTX 3080802 fps642 fps513 fps417 fps
RTX 4060 Ti758 fps606 fps485 fps394 fps
RTX 3070691 fps553 fps442 fps359 fps
RTX 4060624 fps499 fps399 fps324 fps
RTX 3060535 fps428 fps342 fps278 fps
GTX 1660 Super388 fps310 fps248 fps202 fps

4K performance

ActRaiser estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090998 fps799 fps639 fps519 fps
RTX 4090927 fps742 fps593 fps482 fps
RX 7900 XTX832 fps666 fps532 fps433 fps
RTX 5080784 fps628 fps502 fps408 fps
RTX 4080 Super737 fps590 fps472 fps383 fps
RTX 4070 Ti582 fps466 fps373 fps303 fps
RTX 4070499 fps399 fps319 fps260 fps
RX 7800 XT440 fps352 fps281 fps229 fps
RTX 3080428 fps342 fps274 fps223 fps
RTX 4060 Ti404 fps323 fps259 fps210 fps
RTX 3070368 fps295 fps236 fps192 fps
RTX 4060333 fps266 fps213 fps173 fps
RTX 3060285 fps228 fps183 fps148 fps
GTX 1660 Super207 fps165 fps132 fps108 fps

Minimum Hardware

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AMD Radeon R7 240

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Processor
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AMD A8-7600

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8 GB

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About

ActRaiser, released in 1990, is a unique blend of platforming and city-building simulation that set itself apart on the Super Nintendo. Players take on the role of a god who must guide their hero through side-scrolling levels while simultaneously nurturing and developing towns. This dual gameplay mechanic has contributed to its enduring charm and has attracted a diverse audience of gamers.

For PC gamers looking to benchmark ActRaiser, the game is surprisingly accessible and runs well on modest hardware. A minimum GPU score of around 904 is required, suggesting that even entry-level graphics cards can deliver playable FPS. To achieve smoother performance, players should aim for a GPU that fits into the lower mid-range tier. Additionally, a CPU score of approximately 3205, along with at least 8 GB of RAM, will ensure a seamless experience while tweaking graphics settings.

Given its 79/100 rating and innovative mix of genres, ActRaiser is definitely worth playing, especially for fans of retro gaming or anyone interested in experiencing a classic. Its distinct gameplay elements provide a rewarding challenge, making it a standout title in the history of gaming.

Performance profile

Released in December 1990, ActRaiser predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.

Extremely light — ActRaiser runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

Storyline

The plot follows a godlike being known only as "The Master" (God in the Japanese version) in his fight against Tanzra (Satan in the Japanese version), also referred to as "The Evil One." According to the instruction booklet, The Master was defeated in a battle with Tanzra and his six lieutenants. The Master retreated to his sky palace to tend to his wounds and fell into a deep sleep. In the Master's absence, Tanzra divided the world into six lands, one for each of his lieutenants; they later turned the people to evil. After several hundred years, the Master awakens fully recovered to discover that he has lost his powers due to the lack of belief in him. As the game progresses, the Master defeats Tanzra's lieutenants and recovers his powers by rebuilding the civilizations of his people and communicating with them through prayer. After all lieutenants have been slain, the Master commences an assault on Tanzra's stronghold, Death Heim, eventually defeating him. After the defeat of Tanzra, The Master and his servant revisit the many civilizations that they had helped to build and observe the people. During their observations, they note that nobody is at the temple worshiping the Master. The servant observes that, although the people once prayed to the Master in times of trouble, they no longer feel a need to because they are not in danger. The Master and his servant then enter the sky palace and depart into the heavens to await a time when they may be needed.

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