Critical Point
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Critical Point FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 570 fps | 456 fps | 365 fps | 296 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 529 fps | 423 fps | 339 fps | 275 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 475 fps | 380 fps | 304 fps | 247 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 448 fps | 358 fps | 287 fps | 233 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 421 fps | 337 fps | 269 fps | 219 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 332 fps | 266 fps | 213 fps | 173 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 285 fps | 228 fps | 182 fps | 148 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 251 fps | 201 fps | 161 fps | 131 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 244 fps | 195 fps | 156 fps | 127 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 231 fps | 185 fps | 148 fps | 120 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 210 fps | 168 fps | 135 fps | 109 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 190 fps | 152 fps | 122 fps | 99 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 163 fps | 130 fps | 104 fps | 85 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 118 fps | 94 fps | 76 fps | 61 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 427 fps | 342 fps | 274 fps | 222 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 397 fps | 318 fps | 254 fps | 206 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 356 fps | 285 fps | 228 fps | 185 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 336 fps | 269 fps | 215 fps | 175 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 315 fps | 252 fps | 202 fps | 164 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 249 fps | 199 fps | 160 fps | 130 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 214 fps | 171 fps | 137 fps | 111 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 188 fps | 151 fps | 120 fps | 98 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 183 fps | 147 fps | 117 fps | 95 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 173 fps | 138 fps | 111 fps | 90 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 158 fps | 126 fps | 101 fps | 82 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 142 fps | 114 fps | 91 fps | 74 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 122 fps | 98 fps | 78 fps | 64 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 89 fps | 71 fps | 57 fps | 46 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 228 fps | 182 fps | 146 fps | 119 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 212 fps | 169 fps | 135 fps | 110 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 190 fps | 152 fps | 122 fps | 99 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 179 fps | 143 fps | 115 fps | 93 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 168 fps | 135 fps | 108 fps | 87 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 133 fps | 106 fps | 85 fps | 69 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 114 fps | 91 fps | 73 fps | 59 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 100 fps | 80 fps | 64 fps | 52 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 98 fps | 78 fps | 63 fps | 51 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 92 fps | 74 fps | 59 fps | 48 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 84 fps | 67 fps | 54 fps | 44 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 76 fps | 61 fps | 49 fps | 40 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 65 fps | 52 fps | 42 fps | 34 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 47 fps | 38 fps | 30 fps | 25 fps |
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About
"Critical Point," released in 1994, is a captivating blend of casual and indie strategy gameplay set on the mysterious Moon Base D-02. Players delve into an engaging narrative filled with strange anomalies and the insanity of the crew members, with choices that significantly affect the story's trajectory, leading to one of the 24 possible endings. Notably crafted by a creator known for iconic franchises like Macross and Gundam, the game offers a unique experience for those drawn to a well-developed narrative and multiple outcomes.
When it comes to PC performance, "Critical Point" is quite accessible, making it suitable for a wide range of hardware setups. With a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level graphics card (approximately 9212 benchmark score) and only 1 GB of RAM needed, this title runs smoothly on modest systems. Players can expect solid FPS on basic configurations, allowing even those with older PCs to enjoy the game without significant performance issues as they adjust graphics settings.
If you have an appreciation for narrative-driven games and enjoy strategic decision-making, "Critical Point" is definitely worth your time. Its unique storytelling, combined with a solid rating among fans of the genre, makes it a recommended play for those interested in classic sci-fi adventures.
Performance profile
Released in July 1994, Critical Point 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, Critical Point 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.
Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Critical Point. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.
Storyline
In the early 21st century, a sudden shortage of food and energy sparked World War III, a massive conflict that saw the deaths of millions and brought the population of Earth to 15% of its prewar level. Years later, an uneasy calm has descended on humanity, although a state of war still technically exists. Four power blocs that share control of the Moon and the earth, each looking for a weakness they can exploit against the others. You are Captain Leiji Osumi of the Free Alliance Space Force, formerly a fighter pilot in the War. Your past is haunted by a terrible incident that caused you to change careers, transferring to the top secret intelligence division. When a series of technical problems on the Free Alliance Moon Base D-02 hint at sabotage, you are dispatched to get to the bottom of things, under the cover of "Technical Advisor." The military learned long ago that women are better adapted to lonely assignments in space, and so the base is staffed almost entirely by females. Arriving at the base, you discover that an inexplicable sexual insanity has gripped its normally professional staff, prompting further investigation. Are these strange occurrences connected with the sabotage somehow? You have to untangle the mystery and get things back on track before one of the other power blocs notices that anything is amiss and tries to attack.
