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Hero Barrier

Hero Barrier

2017Easy to run

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1080p performance

Hero Barrier 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 fps994 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps898 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps947 fps770 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps859 fps687 fps558 fps

1440p performance

Hero Barrier 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 fps890 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps866 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps818 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps918 fps746 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps829 fps674 fps
RTX 3060999 fps888 fps711 fps577 fps
GTX 1660 Super805 fps644 fps515 fps419 fps

4K performance

Hero Barrier 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 fps898 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps847 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps979 fps795 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps967 fps774 fps629 fps
RTX 4070999 fps829 fps663 fps539 fps
RX 7800 XT913 fps730 fps584 fps475 fps
RTX 3080888 fps711 fps568 fps462 fps
RTX 4060 Ti839 fps671 fps537 fps436 fps
RTX 3070765 fps612 fps489 fps398 fps
RTX 4060691 fps553 fps442 fps359 fps
RTX 3060592 fps474 fps379 fps308 fps
GTX 1660 Super429 fps343 fps275 fps223 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Geforce 9600 GS, Radeon HD4000, Shader Model 3.0, 512 MB

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Processor
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Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo 2.4, AMD Athlon(TM) X2 2.8 Ghz

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Memory
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2 GB

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Genres

About

Hero Barrier, released in 2017, is an indie action-adventure game that combines RPG elements with a tower defense twist. Players take on the role of the DEAD Knight, tasked with defending a kingdom from the catastrophe unleashed by the Devil Lord, Zypheria. With a mix of strategy and action, the game challenges players to either die gloriously on the battlefield or survive the impending doom, making it a notable entry in the indie gaming landscape.

When it comes to PC performance, Hero Barrier is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 282 to run smoothly. With just 2 GB of RAM needed, players can expect decent FPS even on less powerful hardware. For optimal performance, consider using a mid-range GPU to enjoy higher graphics settings without sacrificing frame rates, ensuring a good gaming experience amidst the action-packed gameplay.

Should you play Hero Barrier? If you appreciate indie titles that blend action and strategy with engaging narratives, this game is worth your time. Its unique premise and approachable system requirements make it an enjoyable challenge for both casual gamers and those looking to explore new titles.

Performance profile

March 2017 release. Hero Barrier 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.

Hero Barrier 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.

Extremely light — Hero Barrier 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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