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Crimson Shift

Crimson Shift

2018Easy to run

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1080p performance

Crimson Shift 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 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps955 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps999 fps818 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps913 fps730 fps593 fps

1440p performance

Crimson Shift estimated FPS at 1440p 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 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps946 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps920 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps869 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps976 fps793 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps881 fps716 fps
RTX 3060999 fps944 fps755 fps614 fps
GTX 1660 Super856 fps684 fps548 fps445 fps

4K performance

Crimson Shift estimated FPS at 4K 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 fps955 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps900 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps845 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps822 fps668 fps
RTX 4070999 fps881 fps705 fps573 fps
RX 7800 XT970 fps776 fps621 fps505 fps
RTX 3080944 fps755 fps604 fps491 fps
RTX 4060 Ti892 fps713 fps571 fps464 fps
RTX 3070813 fps650 fps520 fps423 fps
RTX 4060734 fps587 fps470 fps382 fps
RTX 3060629 fps503 fps403 fps327 fps
GTX 1660 Super456 fps365 fps292 fps237 fps

Minimum Hardware

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1024 x 768 resolution

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Processor
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Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP

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1 GB

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Genres

Role-playing (RPG)AdventureIndie

About

Crimson Shift, released in 2018, is an engaging indie role-playing game that immerses players in the life of an Assassin on a quest for freedom and truth. With a unique choice-driven narrative, your decisions can significantly alter the course of the story, making each playthrough distinct. The blend of adventure and RPG elements adds depth, inviting players to explore richly designed environments while confronting morally complex challenges.

To achieve smooth gameplay in Crimson Shift, you don't need top-tier hardware, as it's designed to be accessible. With a minimum GPU requirement pegged at an entry-level graphics card scoring around 134, players with basic setups can enjoy solid performance. Even with moderate graphics settings, you can expect decent FPS, making it a suitable choice for casual gamers looking for an enjoyable experience without breaking the bank on high-end hardware.

If you're a fan of adventure and role-playing games, Crimson Shift is certainly worth a try. Its intriguing premise and player-driven narrative are well-received in the indie game community, and the accessible system requirements make it a great entry point for gamers seeking a captivating story that unfolds through their choices.

Performance profile

April 2018 release. Crimson Shift was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.

RPGs like Crimson Shift stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.

Extremely light — Crimson Shift 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 story is about a girl called Naokee. She's forced to become an assassin after being taken from her place of origin. As time goes on, she encounters people who are willing to help her break free and learn the truth, as the technologically advancing city is slowly thrown into chaos. You're trying to take her towards the end result you see fit, as you can influence aspects of her personality so she prioritizes certain things over others. There is no good or bad ending, there's only action and consequence. The connection to her can only be severed by death.

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