SOS
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SOS FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 807 fps | 646 fps | 517 fps | 420 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 750 fps | 600 fps | 480 fps | 390 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 673 fps | 538 fps | 431 fps | 350 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 634 fps | 507 fps | 406 fps | 330 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 596 fps | 477 fps | 381 fps | 310 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 471 fps | 377 fps | 301 fps | 245 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 404 fps | 323 fps | 258 fps | 210 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 356 fps | 284 fps | 228 fps | 185 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 346 fps | 277 fps | 221 fps | 180 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 327 fps | 261 fps | 209 fps | 170 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 298 fps | 238 fps | 191 fps | 155 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 269 fps | 215 fps | 172 fps | 140 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 231 fps | 185 fps | 148 fps | 120 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 167 fps | 134 fps | 107 fps | 87 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 605 fps | 484 fps | 387 fps | 315 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 562 fps | 450 fps | 360 fps | 292 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 505 fps | 404 fps | 323 fps | 262 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 476 fps | 381 fps | 304 fps | 247 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 447 fps | 358 fps | 286 fps | 232 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 353 fps | 283 fps | 226 fps | 184 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 303 fps | 242 fps | 194 fps | 157 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 267 fps | 213 fps | 171 fps | 139 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 259 fps | 208 fps | 166 fps | 135 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 245 fps | 196 fps | 157 fps | 127 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 223 fps | 179 fps | 143 fps | 116 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 202 fps | 161 fps | 129 fps | 105 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 173 fps | 138 fps | 111 fps | 90 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 125 fps | 100 fps | 80 fps | 65 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 323 fps | 258 fps | 207 fps | 168 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 300 fps | 240 fps | 192 fps | 156 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 269 fps | 215 fps | 172 fps | 140 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 254 fps | 203 fps | 162 fps | 132 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 238 fps | 191 fps | 153 fps | 124 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 188 fps | 151 fps | 121 fps | 98 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 161 fps | 129 fps | 103 fps | 84 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 142 fps | 114 fps | 91 fps | 74 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 138 fps | 111 fps | 89 fps | 72 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 131 fps | 105 fps | 84 fps | 68 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 119 fps | 95 fps | 76 fps | 62 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 108 fps | 86 fps | 69 fps | 56 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 92 fps | 74 fps | 59 fps | 48 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 67 fps | 54 fps | 43 fps | 35 fps |
Minimum Hardware
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB or AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB DirectX11 (Shader Model 5)
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About
SOS, released in 1993, is an action-adventure game that immerses players in a gripping scenario aboard a passenger liner that capsizes during a violent storm. Players control various characters as they navigate the treacherous, water-filled corridors of the ship, focusing on rescuing passengers and ensuring their survival. Its unique premise for the time, coupled with a blend of action and adventure elements, made SOS a notable entry in early gaming history.
In terms of PC performance, SOS is relatively accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score around 4047 to achieve playable frame rates. With 8 GB of RAM recommended, most modern PCs, even those built for casual gaming, should handle the game comfortably at respectable FPS. While the game’s graphics are not demanding by today’s standards, tuning settings may help optimize performance if you face any issues on lower-tier setups.
If you're a fan of retro games or enjoy action-adventure titles with a survival twist, SOS is definitely worth your time. Its intriguing narrative and engaging gameplay mechanics are complemented by a solid rating, making it a memorable experience for both nostalgic players and newcomers alike.
Performance profile
Released in May 1993, SOS predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.
SOS 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.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in SOS; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
Storyline
Mostly inspired by the 1969 book and 1972 film, The Poseidon Adventure, the game is set in 1921, and the players must escape the sinking ship Lady Crithania, which gets hit by a gigantic wave and is capsized. The game features four playable characters, each with a different story: – Capris Wisher, an architect. This young man takes his younger sister Amy to the Lady Crithania. However, Amy's sickness becomes a severe hindrance to him. – Redwin Gardner, a counselor traveling with a family consisting of an unnamed mother, her children Stella and Harry Adams. Plus, Jack Hamilton, a nephew. – Jeffrey Howell, a senior doctor that travels along with his wife Adela. – Luke Haines, a crewman of the Lady Crithania. He suspects that the sea conditions are too much for the Lady Crithania to handle, much to the opposition of his superiors.
