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Fear the Dark Unknown: James

Fear the Dark Unknown: James

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1080p performance

Fear the Dark Unknown: James estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps862 fps700 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps800 fps650 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps897 fps718 fps583 fps
RTX 5080999 fps846 fps677 fps550 fps
RTX 4080 Super994 fps795 fps636 fps517 fps
RTX 4070 Ti785 fps628 fps503 fps408 fps
RTX 4070673 fps538 fps431 fps350 fps
RX 7800 XT593 fps474 fps379 fps308 fps
RTX 3080577 fps462 fps369 fps300 fps
RTX 4060 Ti545 fps436 fps349 fps283 fps
RTX 3070497 fps397 fps318 fps258 fps
RTX 4060449 fps359 fps287 fps233 fps
RTX 3060385 fps308 fps246 fps200 fps
GTX 1660 Super279 fps223 fps178 fps145 fps

1440p performance

Fear the Dark Unknown: James estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps808 fps646 fps525 fps
RTX 4090938 fps750 fps600 fps488 fps
RX 7900 XTX841 fps673 fps538 fps438 fps
RTX 5080793 fps635 fps508 fps413 fps
RTX 4080 Super745 fps596 fps477 fps388 fps
RTX 4070 Ti589 fps471 fps377 fps306 fps
RTX 4070505 fps404 fps323 fps263 fps
RX 7800 XT445 fps356 fps285 fps231 fps
RTX 3080433 fps346 fps277 fps225 fps
RTX 4060 Ti409 fps327 fps262 fps213 fps
RTX 3070373 fps298 fps238 fps194 fps
RTX 4060337 fps269 fps215 fps175 fps
RTX 3060288 fps231 fps185 fps150 fps
GTX 1660 Super209 fps167 fps134 fps109 fps

4K performance

Fear the Dark Unknown: James estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090538 fps431 fps345 fps280 fps
RTX 4090500 fps400 fps320 fps260 fps
RX 7900 XTX449 fps359 fps287 fps233 fps
RTX 5080423 fps338 fps271 fps220 fps
RTX 4080 Super397 fps318 fps254 fps207 fps
RTX 4070 Ti314 fps251 fps201 fps163 fps
RTX 4070269 fps215 fps172 fps140 fps
RX 7800 XT237 fps190 fps152 fps123 fps
RTX 3080231 fps185 fps148 fps120 fps
RTX 4060 Ti218 fps174 fps139 fps113 fps
RTX 3070199 fps159 fps127 fps103 fps
RTX 4060179 fps144 fps115 fps93 fps
RTX 3060154 fps123 fps98 fps80 fps
GTX 1660 Super112 fps89 fps71 fps58 fps

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GeForce GTX 750 Ti / AMD Radeon R7 265

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Processor
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Intel Core i5-3470 (3.2 GHz) / AMD A8-7600 (3.1 GHz)

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8 GB

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About

"Fear the Dark Unknown: James," released in 2020, is an adventure indie game that immerses players in a chilling survival experience. As players follow the harrowing journey of James and Chloe, they must navigate through a dark narrative filled with suspense and discovery. The blend of intriguing storytelling and intense gameplay sets this title apart in the indie genre, attracting gamers who appreciate atmospheric storytelling and challenging scenarios.

When it comes to PC performance, "Fear the Dark Unknown: James" is relatively accessible, requiring a minimum GPU score of around 3900 and a CPU score of 3007 to deliver a decent experience. Players with entry-level GPUs can expect to run the game smoothly, though those looking for higher FPS may benefit from mid-tier graphics cards. With a recommended 8 GB of RAM, gamers can tweak their graphics settings to enhance performance, ensuring a fluid experience as they delve into the shadows of the game's mystery.

If you enjoy indie adventure games and don't mind a touch of horror, "Fear the Dark Unknown: James" is worth your time. Its engaging narrative and immersive environment contribute to a rewarding gameplay experience, making it a solid choice for fans of the genre.

Performance profile

Released in December 2020, Fear the Dark Unknown: James targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.

Fear the Dark Unknown: James is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.

Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Fear the Dark Unknown: James; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.

Storyline

"It is said that our worst fears come from within. But... What if there were a greater fear than we are capable of conceiving? What if that terror were much closer than we think? Suffering is the only way. Fear is a necessary evil." What kind of curse does the Beresford mansion keep inside? For 200 years its inhabitants have suffered the consequences of an unknown shadow, a dark being who walks among us, and whose existence extends beyond what we imagine. Now James and Chloe will face the ultimate test of their lives. They will know the true horror. The suffering of a father. The despair of a daughter. The clock is ticking and the survival game can no longer be stopped.

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