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Nancy Drew: Sea of Darkness

Nancy Drew: Sea of Darkness

68/100
8 ratings2015Easy to run

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1080p performance

Nancy Drew: Sea of Darkness 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 fps871 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps945 fps768 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps919 fps747 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps868 fps705 fps
RTX 3070999 fps989 fps791 fps643 fps
RTX 4060999 fps894 fps715 fps581 fps
RTX 3060957 fps766 fps613 fps498 fps
GTX 1660 Super694 fps555 fps444 fps361 fps

1440p performance

Nancy Drew: Sea of Darkness 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 fps965 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps938 fps762 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps804 fps653 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps886 fps709 fps576 fps
RTX 3080999 fps862 fps689 fps560 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps814 fps651 fps529 fps
RTX 3070928 fps742 fps594 fps482 fps
RTX 4060838 fps670 fps536 fps436 fps
RTX 3060718 fps574 fps460 fps373 fps
GTX 1660 Super521 fps416 fps333 fps271 fps

4K performance

Nancy Drew: Sea of Darkness estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps858 fps697 fps
RTX 4090999 fps996 fps797 fps647 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps894 fps715 fps581 fps
RTX 5080999 fps843 fps674 fps548 fps
RTX 4080 Super989 fps791 fps633 fps514 fps
RTX 4070 Ti782 fps626 fps500 fps407 fps
RTX 4070670 fps536 fps429 fps349 fps
RX 7800 XT590 fps472 fps378 fps307 fps
RTX 3080574 fps460 fps368 fps299 fps
RTX 4060 Ti543 fps434 fps347 fps282 fps
RTX 3070495 fps396 fps317 fps257 fps
RTX 4060447 fps357 fps286 fps232 fps
RTX 3060383 fps306 fps245 fps199 fps
GTX 1660 Super278 fps222 fps178 fps144 fps

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128 MB DirectX 9.0 compatible video card

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Processor
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1.5 GHZ or greater Pentium 4 CPU or equivalent class1.5 GHZ

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1 GB

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About

Nancy Drew: Sea of Darkness, released in 2015, is an intriguing adventure game that invites players to immerse themselves in a captivating narrative filled with mystery and exploration. As players step into the shoes of the iconic teenage detective, they engage in solving puzzles and unraveling secrets set against a backdrop of charming graphics and vibrant environments. This installment stands out for its engaging storyline and interactive gameplay, appealing to both longtime fans of the series and newcomers alike.

When it comes to performance, Nancy Drew: Sea of Darkness is not a demanding game, making it accessible for a wide range of PC setups. With a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level graphics card (approximately 100 benchmark points), players should expect smooth gameplay on low settings even with basic hardware. For optimal FPS and an enhanced gaming experience, a mid-tier GPU is recommended to comfortably handle higher graphics settings while ensuring steady frame rates during intense scenes.

Overall, if you enjoy adventure games with a strong narrative element, Nancy Drew: Sea of Darkness is worth a try despite its average rating of 68/100. The engaging gameplay and accessible system requirements make it a suitable choice for both casual gamers and seasoned players looking for a lighthearted mystery to solve.

Performance profile

Released in May 2015, Nancy Drew: Sea of Darkness sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.

Nancy Drew: Sea of Darkness 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 — Nancy Drew: Sea of Darkness 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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