Nova Strike
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Nova Strike FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 929 fps | 754 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 862 fps | 701 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 967 fps | 774 fps | 629 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 912 fps | 730 fps | 593 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 857 fps | 685 fps | 557 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 846 fps | 677 fps | 542 fps | 440 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 725 fps | 580 fps | 464 fps | 377 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 639 fps | 511 fps | 409 fps | 332 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 622 fps | 497 fps | 398 fps | 323 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 587 fps | 470 fps | 376 fps | 305 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 535 fps | 428 fps | 343 fps | 278 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 484 fps | 387 fps | 310 fps | 251 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 415 fps | 332 fps | 265 fps | 216 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 301 fps | 240 fps | 192 fps | 156 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 871 fps | 696 fps | 566 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 808 fps | 647 fps | 525 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 907 fps | 725 fps | 580 fps | 472 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 855 fps | 684 fps | 547 fps | 445 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 803 fps | 643 fps | 514 fps | 418 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 635 fps | 508 fps | 406 fps | 330 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 544 fps | 435 fps | 348 fps | 283 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 479 fps | 383 fps | 307 fps | 249 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 466 fps | 373 fps | 298 fps | 243 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 440 fps | 352 fps | 282 fps | 229 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 402 fps | 321 fps | 257 fps | 209 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 363 fps | 290 fps | 232 fps | 189 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 311 fps | 249 fps | 199 fps | 162 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 225 fps | 180 fps | 144 fps | 117 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 580 fps | 464 fps | 371 fps | 302 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 539 fps | 431 fps | 345 fps | 280 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 484 fps | 387 fps | 310 fps | 251 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 456 fps | 365 fps | 292 fps | 237 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 428 fps | 343 fps | 274 fps | 223 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 339 fps | 271 fps | 217 fps | 176 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 290 fps | 232 fps | 186 fps | 151 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 256 fps | 205 fps | 164 fps | 133 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 249 fps | 199 fps | 159 fps | 129 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 235 fps | 188 fps | 150 fps | 122 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 214 fps | 171 fps | 137 fps | 111 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 193 fps | 155 fps | 124 fps | 101 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 166 fps | 133 fps | 106 fps | 86 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 120 fps | 96 fps | 77 fps | 63 fps |
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Minimum Hardware
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 (1 GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7770 (1 GB)
Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 (2.2 GHz) / AMD Athlon 64 X2 5800+ (3.0 GHz)
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About
Nova Strike, released in 2023, is an action-packed retro shoot'em up that challenges players to fire up their blaster cannons against overwhelming waves of enemies. With its procedural levels, each playthrough feels fresh as you aim to return stronger and beat high scores. Its nostalgic graphics and engaging gameplay combine to create an entertaining experience for fans of the genre.
When it comes to PC performance, Nova Strike is quite accessible with modest system requirements. To enjoy smooth gameplay, players will need at least an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 2171 and a CPU score of roughly 154. For optimal FPS, a system equipped with mainstream GPUs from the previous generation, like the NVIDIA GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon RX 550, are likely to provide good performance even on higher graphics settings, ensuring a satisfying gaming experience.
If you enjoy fast-paced action games with a retro flair, Nova Strike is worth your time. With its fun mechanics and engaging replayability, it offers a fulfilling experience while also appealing to those who want to improve their skills across multiple runs.
Performance profile
July 2023 release. As a current-generation title, Nova Strike pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.
Action titles like Nova Strike reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.
Extremely light — Nova Strike 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
Destroy as many enemy ships as possible while skilfully dodging their attacking fire. After defeating mighty armadas, a formidable boss stands in your way. You need to watch, learn and anticipate the attacks of each boss to stand a chance of defeating them. Push yourself to your limits to complete the perfect run and beat the high score.
