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Shield Shock

Shield Shock

2020Easy to run

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1080p performance

Shield Shock 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 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps989 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps999 fps848 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps946 fps757 fps615 fps

1440p performance

Shield Shock 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 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps980 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps954 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps901 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps821 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps913 fps742 fps
RTX 3060999 fps978 fps783 fps636 fps
GTX 1660 Super887 fps709 fps567 fps461 fps

4K performance

Shield Shock estimated FPS at 4K 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 fps989 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps933 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps876 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps852 fps692 fps
RTX 4070999 fps913 fps730 fps593 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps804 fps643 fps523 fps
RTX 3080978 fps783 fps626 fps509 fps
RTX 4060 Ti924 fps739 fps591 fps480 fps
RTX 3070842 fps674 fps539 fps438 fps
RTX 4060761 fps609 fps487 fps396 fps
RTX 3060652 fps522 fps417 fps339 fps
GTX 1660 Super473 fps378 fps303 fps246 fps

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DirectX 8-compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory

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1.2GHz

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1 GB

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Genres

FightingPlatformIndie

About

Shield Shock, released in 2020, is a lively 2D platform fighter game that emphasizes strategic blocking and counterattacks. Players engage in fast-paced combat, using shields to fend off incoming projectiles while launching their own powerful strikes against opponents. With its vibrant graphics and engaging multiplayer experience, Shield Shock stands out in the indie fighting genre by bringing an innovative twist to classic mechanics, promising hours of fun for up to four players.

In terms of PC performance, Shield Shock is quite accessible, with minimal hardware requirements that accommodate a broad range of gaming setups. An entry-level GPU with a minimum benchmark score of around 50 is sufficient to enjoy smooth gameplay, allowing players to achieve respectable FPS even on lower settings. With just 1 GB of RAM needed, even older systems can handle Shield Shock effectively, enabling gamers to dive into the action without the need for high-end specifications.

If you're a fan of fighter games or indie titles, Shield Shock is definitely worth your time. It combines engaging mechanics with a fun multiplayer experience, making it a solid choice for casual gaming sessions. With its favorable performance requirements, players can easily enjoy this title without worrying about hardware limitations.

Performance profile

Released in March 2020, Shield Shock 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.

Fighting games live and die by latency. Shield Shock plays best at a locked 60 FPS with VSync off on a low-input-lag monitor; dropped frames are far more damaging than slightly lower resolution.

Extremely light — Shield Shock 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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