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Major Mayhem

Major Mayhem

60/100
5 ratings2011Easy to run

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1080p performance

Major Mayhem 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 fps988 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps892 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps941 fps765 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps853 fps682 fps554 fps

1440p performance

Major Mayhem 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 fps884 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps860 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps813 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps912 fps741 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps824 fps669 fps
RTX 3060999 fps882 fps706 fps574 fps
GTX 1660 Super800 fps640 fps512 fps416 fps

4K performance

Major Mayhem estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps994 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps892 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps841 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps973 fps790 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps961 fps769 fps625 fps
RTX 4070999 fps824 fps659 fps535 fps
RX 7800 XT907 fps725 fps580 fps472 fps
RTX 3080882 fps706 fps565 fps459 fps
RTX 4060 Ti833 fps667 fps533 fps433 fps
RTX 3070760 fps608 fps486 fps395 fps
RTX 4060686 fps549 fps439 fps357 fps
RTX 3060588 fps471 fps376 fps306 fps
GTX 1660 Super426 fps341 fps273 fps222 fps

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OpenGL 2.0

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2 GHz

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1 GB

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About

Major Mayhem, released in 2011, is an arcade cover shooter that draws inspiration from classic games like Time Crisis and Metal Slug. This indie adventure takes players on a thrilling run-and-gun journey through vibrant 3D environments, where the protagonist, armed with an arsenal of weapons, must rescue his kidnapped girlfriend from a comical array of villains. With its over-the-top action and nostalgic 80s hero vibe, Major Mayhem stands out in the indie genre.

When it comes to PC performance, Major Mayhem is quite accessible. With a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level graphics card, players can expect decent FPS even on older systems. Those with GPUs scoring around 300 or better will enjoy a smooth gaming experience, even at higher graphics settings. The game's low RAM requirement of just 1 GB makes it easy for a wide range of PCs to handle, ensuring that most gamers can enjoy this title without needing top-tier hardware.

Overall, with a rating of 60/100, Major Mayhem may not be a blockbuster hit, but it offers a fun experience for fans of the shooter genre. If you're looking for a light-hearted adventure with engaging gameplay mechanics and a nostalgic feel, it’s worth giving a try, especially for those who appreciate indie titles.

Performance profile

November 2011 release. Major Mayhem targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.

Major Mayhem is latency-sensitive: a high refresh-rate monitor (144 Hz+) and consistent 1% low framerate matter more than raw averages. Aim for a GPU that delivers 20–30% more headroom than the "just 60 FPS" tier to keep frame pacing smooth during intense fights.

Extremely light — Major Mayhem 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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