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Norco

Norco

78/100
46 ratings2022Easy to run

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1080p performance

Norco 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 fps933 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps822 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps984 fps800 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps929 fps755 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps847 fps688 fps
RTX 4060999 fps957 fps765 fps622 fps
RTX 3060999 fps820 fps656 fps533 fps
GTX 1660 Super743 fps595 fps476 fps386 fps

1440p performance

Norco 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 fps816 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps861 fps700 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps948 fps759 fps616 fps
RTX 3080999 fps923 fps738 fps600 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps871 fps697 fps566 fps
RTX 3070993 fps794 fps636 fps516 fps
RTX 4060897 fps718 fps574 fps466 fps
RTX 3060769 fps615 fps492 fps400 fps
GTX 1660 Super557 fps446 fps357 fps290 fps

4K performance

Norco estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps918 fps746 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps853 fps693 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps957 fps765 fps622 fps
RTX 5080999 fps902 fps722 fps586 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps847 fps678 fps551 fps
RTX 4070 Ti837 fps670 fps536 fps435 fps
RTX 4070718 fps574 fps459 fps373 fps
RX 7800 XT632 fps506 fps405 fps329 fps
RTX 3080615 fps492 fps394 fps320 fps
RTX 4060 Ti581 fps465 fps372 fps302 fps
RTX 3070530 fps424 fps339 fps275 fps
RTX 4060478 fps383 fps306 fps249 fps
RTX 3060410 fps328 fps262 fps213 fps
GTX 1660 Super297 fps238 fps190 fps155 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Intel Iris/AMD Vega 8 or equivalent

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Processor
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Intel i5 or AMD equivalent

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4 GB

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About

Norco is a Southern Gothic point-and-click adventure game released in 2022 that explores the sinking suburbs and industrial swamps of distorted South Louisiana. You play as a character searching for your missing brother Blake following your mother's death, navigating through refineries, strip malls, and drainage ditches while encountering a fugitive security android. The game's atmospheric narrative and unique setting have made it a standout indie title in the adventure genre, earning a solid 78/100 rating.

From a performance perspective, Norco is highly accessible and runs smoothly on entry-level hardware. The game requires only a GPU with a minimum score around 1410 and 4GB of RAM, making it compatible with budget-friendly graphics cards and older systems. You can expect consistent high FPS performance even on integrated graphics or modest GPUs, and the game scales beautifully across different graphics settings without demanding demanding optimization or compromise.

If you enjoy narrative-driven indie adventures with artistic presentation and atmospheric storytelling, Norco deserves your attention. Its South Louisiana setting and gothic aesthetic create an immersive experience that punches above its weight class.

Performance profile

Released in March 2022, Norco targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.

Norco 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 — Norco 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

Explore a world of detail-rich and atmospheric pixel art born from the petrochemical landscapes of South Louisiana. Navigate your way through a world of uncertainty and moral ambiguity as you venture deeper into the swamp to unravel the threads left by your brother. Fight, sneak, or fast-talk your way past any hometown bullies, security contractors, or death cults that stand in your way. Bust into a refinery with your robot friends. Immerse yourself in the eclectic, atmospheric soundscapes of Gewgawly I. Explore vast scenic landscapes of pulsing nightlife and eerie solitude. Recruit a wild-eyed river dog.

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