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Date Z

Date Z

2024Easy to run

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1080p performance

Date Z 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 fps953 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps999 fps817 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps911 fps729 fps592 fps

1440p performance

Date Z 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 fps944 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps919 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps868 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps974 fps791 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps880 fps715 fps
RTX 3060999 fps942 fps754 fps613 fps
GTX 1660 Super854 fps683 fps547 fps444 fps

4K performance

Date Z 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 fps953 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps898 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps844 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps821 fps667 fps
RTX 4070999 fps880 fps704 fps572 fps
RX 7800 XT969 fps775 fps620 fps504 fps
RTX 3080942 fps754 fps603 fps490 fps
RTX 4060 Ti890 fps712 fps570 fps463 fps
RTX 3070812 fps649 fps519 fps422 fps
RTX 4060733 fps586 fps469 fps381 fps
RTX 3060628 fps503 fps402 fps327 fps
GTX 1660 Super455 fps364 fps292 fps237 fps

Minimum Hardware

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512 MB VRAM, nVidia GT 720+ or AMD HD 5450+ or Intel HD Graphics 5000+

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Processor
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Intel i3 2100+ or AMD FX-4100+

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2 GB

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Genres

Role-playing (RPG)AdventureIndieVisual Novel

About

"Date Z" (2024) is a unique blend of adventure, indie, and role-playing game elements wrapped in a visual novel format. As a transfer student amidst a high school filled with drama and romance, players must navigate relationships and unravel a series of mysteries to secure a date by Friday while facing the looming threat of a deadly virus outbreak. The engaging narrative and the importance of player choices make "Date Z" a noteworthy entry in the indie gaming scene.

In terms of PC performance, "Date Z" is accessible for a wide range of players, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum benchmark score of ~136. For optimal performance, look for a GPU from the lower end of the market or even integrated graphics solutions can handle it, particularly at lower graphics settings. With a minimum CPU requirement of ~2628 and 2 GB of RAM, players can expect decent FPS without needing high-end hardware, making it a good option for those with modest gaming rigs.

If you enjoy immersive storytelling in a blend of genres, "Date Z" is a game worth picking up, especially considering its innovative premise and engaging gameplay. With its unique take on high school romance and mystery, fans of visual novels and indie games will likely find themselves captivated by its charm and depth.

Performance profile

August 2024 release. As a current-generation title, Date Z pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.

RPGs like Date Z 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 — Date Z 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

Welcome to the heart-racing adventure of "Date Z", an unexpected twist on high school drama, mystery, and romance. As a senior transfer student, your debut week at a new school spirals into an extraordinary race against time. It's not just about making friends or acing classes. Your survival hinges on one task: finding a date by Friday. This quaint small-town high school is nestled atop an old, abandoned military airbase filled with locked doors and hidden passages. Beneath the routine of high school life, something unsettling stirs, casting an ominous shadow over the school. But, solving that mystery can wait. First, you need to find your date and ensure your survival. "Date Z" masterfully combines a visual novel dating sim with an enigmatic mystery adventure. Traverse the labyrinth of high school life, charm potential dates, and make decisions that will shape your fate and the fate of those around you.

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