Captive
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Captive FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 901 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 951 fps | 773 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 838 fps | 681 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 815 fps | 662 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 962 fps | 770 fps | 625 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 877 fps | 702 fps | 570 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 991 fps | 792 fps | 634 fps | 515 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 849 fps | 679 fps | 543 fps | 442 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 616 fps | 492 fps | 394 fps | 320 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 966 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 911 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 855 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 832 fps | 676 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 892 fps | 713 fps | 579 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 982 fps | 785 fps | 628 fps | 510 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 955 fps | 764 fps | 611 fps | 497 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 902 fps | 722 fps | 577 fps | 469 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 823 fps | 658 fps | 526 fps | 428 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 743 fps | 594 fps | 475 fps | 386 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 637 fps | 509 fps | 408 fps | 331 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 462 fps | 369 fps | 295 fps | 240 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 951 fps | 761 fps | 618 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 883 fps | 706 fps | 574 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 991 fps | 792 fps | 634 fps | 515 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 934 fps | 747 fps | 598 fps | 486 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 877 fps | 702 fps | 562 fps | 456 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 693 fps | 555 fps | 444 fps | 361 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 594 fps | 475 fps | 380 fps | 309 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 524 fps | 419 fps | 335 fps | 272 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 509 fps | 408 fps | 326 fps | 265 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 481 fps | 385 fps | 308 fps | 250 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 439 fps | 351 fps | 281 fps | 228 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 396 fps | 317 fps | 254 fps | 206 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 340 fps | 272 fps | 217 fps | 177 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 246 fps | 197 fps | 158 fps | 128 fps |
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About
"Captive," released in 1990, is a unique blend of adventure and strategy genres that immerses players in a compelling quest for freedom. Players take on the role of a character trapped in a space prison for a crime they did not commit, using only a briefcase computer to send out distress signals and navigate through this electronic confinement. The game’s narrative and gameplay mechanics make it notable among classic titles, setting the stage for a thoughtful exploration of identity and survival.
When considering PC performance for "Captive," the game's demands are relatively minimal, making it accessible to a wide range of hardware. With an entry-level GPU that achieves a minimum score of around 400, players can expect smooth fps performance on basic setups. A system equipped with at least 4 GB of RAM is recommended to ensure an optimal gaming experience, allowing you to adjust graphics settings and improve overall performance without hiccups.
If you appreciate cerebral puzzles and engaging storylines, "Captive" comes highly recommended despite its age. With its intriguing premise and strategic gameplay, it's well worth exploring, especially for fans of adventure games seeking a nostalgic journey into the past.
Performance profile
Released in December 1990, Captive 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.
As a strategy title, Captive is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.
Extremely light — Captive 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
Trill, the main character, is judged guilty (indicted for a crime he did not commit) and ordered in a space cryogenic prison for 250 years. 248 years later, he awakes, but without the memory of who he is, where he is and why he was imprisoned. In the corner of his cell, which had doubled as a store-room, the prisoner finds a "briefcase computer" which gives him control over a group of four droids on a space ship. Now he must use these droids to find and free himself.
