Nightwatch
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Nightwatch FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 969 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 884 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 982 fps | 798 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 842 fps | 684 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 954 fps | 763 fps | 611 fps | 496 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 898 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 974 fps | 791 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 947 fps | 770 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 895 fps | 727 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 816 fps | 663 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 921 fps | 737 fps | 599 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 987 fps | 789 fps | 632 fps | 513 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 715 fps | 572 fps | 458 fps | 372 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 958 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 889 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 982 fps | 798 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 926 fps | 753 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 870 fps | 707 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 860 fps | 688 fps | 559 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 921 fps | 737 fps | 589 fps | 479 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 811 fps | 649 fps | 519 fps | 422 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 789 fps | 632 fps | 505 fps | 411 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 746 fps | 596 fps | 477 fps | 388 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 680 fps | 544 fps | 435 fps | 354 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 614 fps | 491 fps | 393 fps | 319 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 526 fps | 421 fps | 337 fps | 274 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 382 fps | 305 fps | 244 fps | 198 fps |
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About
"Nightwatch," released in 2001, is a point-and-click adventure game crafted by Ross Norton as part of the Reality-On-The-Norm project. This indie title stands out for its captivating storytelling and immersive atmosphere, inviting players to explore a richly designed world filled with intriguing puzzles and characters. Its unique blend of adventure and artistic style gives it a notable place in early indie gaming history.
When it comes to PC performance, "Nightwatch" is not demanding, making it accessible to a wide range of systems. To run the game smoothly at a decent frame rate, an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 600 is recommended. Players can expect solid FPS even on older hardware, as the graphics settings are designed to accommodate less powerful graphics cards while still maintaining a visually appealing experience.
Should you play "Nightwatch"? If you're a fan of indie adventure games and enjoy engaging narratives, this title is worth your time. Given its unique charm and positive ratings, it's a great addition to any gaming library seeking to explore the roots of point-and-click adventures.
Performance profile
Released in September 2001, Nightwatch comes from the DirectX 9 era. Even the cheapest modern discrete GPU crushes it at maxed-out settings; the only real bottleneck today is CPU single-thread speed on older titles that were never multi-threaded.
Nightwatch 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 — Nightwatch 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.
Storyline
Nightwatch features Vicks, the inept security guard from the RON hospital. The corpse of the chicken's brother has gone missing, and Vicks goes out to recover it. He'll also have to rescue Davy, who has been imprisoned in the dark recesses of a cave.
