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Northern Journey

Northern Journey

80/100
9 ratings2021Easy to run

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1080p performance

Northern Journey 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 fps942 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps885 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps861 fps699 fps
RTX 4070999 fps922 fps738 fps600 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps813 fps650 fps528 fps
RTX 3080988 fps791 fps633 fps514 fps
RTX 4060 Ti933 fps747 fps597 fps485 fps
RTX 3070851 fps681 fps545 fps443 fps
RTX 4060769 fps615 fps492 fps400 fps
RTX 3060659 fps527 fps422 fps343 fps
GTX 1660 Super478 fps382 fps306 fps248 fps

1440p performance

Northern Journey estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps899 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps835 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps922 fps749 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps870 fps707 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps817 fps664 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps807 fps646 fps525 fps
RTX 4070865 fps692 fps553 fps450 fps
RX 7800 XT762 fps609 fps488 fps396 fps
RTX 3080741 fps593 fps474 fps385 fps
RTX 4060 Ti700 fps560 fps448 fps364 fps
RTX 3070638 fps511 fps408 fps332 fps
RTX 4060577 fps461 fps369 fps300 fps
RTX 3060494 fps395 fps316 fps257 fps
GTX 1660 Super358 fps287 fps229 fps186 fps

4K performance

Northern Journey estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090922 fps738 fps590 fps480 fps
RTX 4090857 fps685 fps548 fps445 fps
RX 7900 XTX769 fps615 fps492 fps400 fps
RTX 5080725 fps580 fps464 fps377 fps
RTX 4080 Super681 fps545 fps436 fps354 fps
RTX 4070 Ti538 fps430 fps344 fps280 fps
RTX 4070461 fps369 fps295 fps240 fps
RX 7800 XT406 fps325 fps260 fps211 fps
RTX 3080395 fps316 fps253 fps206 fps
RTX 4060 Ti373 fps299 fps239 fps194 fps
RTX 3070340 fps272 fps218 fps177 fps
RTX 4060307 fps246 fps197 fps160 fps
RTX 3060264 fps211 fps169 fps137 fps
GTX 1660 Super191 fps153 fps122 fps99 fps

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NVIDIA GeForce GT 640

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2.4 Ghz

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3 GB

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Northern Journey, released in 2021, is an adventure game that transports players to a beautiful yet melancholic northern landscape. With its unique blend of exploration and combat, players dive into a whimsical world filled with over 50 diverse bosses and enemy types, using ziplines and weapons to navigate the varied wilderness. The game's charming art style and thoughtful gameplay make it a notable entry in the adventure genre, offering an experience that resonates emotionally.

In terms of PC performance, Northern Journey is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 1165 to achieve decent frame rates. Players can expect smooth gameplay at medium graphics settings with a compatible GPU, allowing for a seamless experience even on less powerful systems. For optimal performance and higher FPS, a mid-range GPU is recommended to fully enjoy the game's enchanting visuals and intricate environments without hiccups.

With an 80/100 rating, Northern Journey is a solid choice for fans of the adventure genre. Its captivating world and engaging gameplay make it worth playing, particularly for those who enjoy immersive narratives and rich environments. If you appreciate games that blend exploration with emotional depth, given its performance accessibility, you should definitely give it a try.

Performance profile

Released in August 2021, Northern Journey 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.

Northern Journey 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 — Northern Journey 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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