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Forward

Forward

2018Easy to run

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1080p performance

Forward 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 fps901 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps876 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps828 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps929 fps755 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps839 fps682 fps
RTX 3060999 fps899 fps719 fps584 fps
GTX 1660 Super815 fps652 fps521 fps424 fps

1440p performance

Forward 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 fps895 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps944 fps767 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps831 fps676 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps809 fps657 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps955 fps764 fps621 fps
RTX 3070999 fps871 fps697 fps566 fps
RTX 4060983 fps787 fps629 fps511 fps
RTX 3060843 fps674 fps539 fps438 fps
GTX 1660 Super611 fps489 fps391 fps318 fps

4K performance

Forward estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps818 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps935 fps760 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps839 fps682 fps
RTX 5080999 fps989 fps791 fps643 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps929 fps743 fps604 fps
RTX 4070 Ti918 fps734 fps587 fps477 fps
RTX 4070787 fps629 fps503 fps409 fps
RX 7800 XT693 fps554 fps443 fps360 fps
RTX 3080674 fps539 fps431 fps351 fps
RTX 4060 Ti637 fps509 fps407 fps331 fps
RTX 3070581 fps464 fps372 fps302 fps
RTX 4060524 fps419 fps336 fps273 fps
RTX 3060449 fps360 fps288 fps234 fps
GTX 1660 Super326 fps261 fps209 fps169 fps

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560

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Processor
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Intel i5 3000, AMD A8

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Memory
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2 GB

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Genres

About

Forward (2018) is an exhilarating flight-based time trial racer set in a captivating sci-fi universe. Players navigate high-speed tunnels filled with obstacles, requiring quick reflexes and precise maneuvers to reach the finish line. Its unique blend of indie charm and racing excitement makes Forward a standout title among free-to-play games, offering a fresh take on competitive racing mechanics.

For those looking to achieve optimal performance while playing Forward, an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 321 is recommended to maintain a steady FPS. This makes the game quite accessible, as it can run well on a variety of systems. With only 2 GB of RAM needed, players can easily enjoy the thrilling graphics and fast-paced action without breaking the bank on hardware upgrades, making it an appealing choice for casual gamers and enthusiasts alike.

If you're a fan of racing games and enjoy free-to-play titles, Forward is certainly worth checking out. With its engaging gameplay and potential for fun multiplayer experiences, it’s a great addition to any indie gaming library. The combination of its enjoyable mechanics and solid user ratings suggests that you'll likely have a great time racing against the clock.

Performance profile

May 2018 release. Forward 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.

Racing games like Forward are latency-critical — input-to-screen responsiveness is everything. Target a locked 60 FPS minimum (ideally 120 FPS on a high-refresh display) with VSync off or G-Sync/FreeSync active.

Extremely light — Forward 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.

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