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Starshot: Space Circus Fever

Starshot: Space Circus Fever

1998Easy to run

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1080p performance

Starshot: Space Circus Fever 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 fps910 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps858 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps992 fps806 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps980 fps784 fps637 fps
RTX 4070999 fps840 fps672 fps546 fps
RX 7800 XT925 fps740 fps592 fps481 fps
RTX 3080900 fps720 fps576 fps468 fps
RTX 4060 Ti850 fps680 fps544 fps442 fps
RTX 3070775 fps620 fps496 fps403 fps
RTX 4060700 fps560 fps448 fps364 fps
RTX 3060600 fps480 fps384 fps312 fps
GTX 1660 Super435 fps348 fps278 fps226 fps

1440p performance

Starshot: Space Circus Fever estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps819 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps936 fps761 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps840 fps683 fps
RTX 5080999 fps990 fps792 fps644 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps930 fps744 fps605 fps
RTX 4070 Ti919 fps735 fps588 fps478 fps
RTX 4070788 fps630 fps504 fps410 fps
RX 7800 XT694 fps555 fps444 fps361 fps
RTX 3080675 fps540 fps432 fps351 fps
RTX 4060 Ti638 fps510 fps408 fps332 fps
RTX 3070581 fps465 fps372 fps302 fps
RTX 4060525 fps420 fps336 fps273 fps
RTX 3060450 fps360 fps288 fps234 fps
GTX 1660 Super326 fps261 fps209 fps170 fps

4K performance

Starshot: Space Circus Fever estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090840 fps672 fps538 fps437 fps
RTX 4090780 fps624 fps499 fps406 fps
RX 7900 XTX700 fps560 fps448 fps364 fps
RTX 5080660 fps528 fps422 fps343 fps
RTX 4080 Super620 fps496 fps397 fps322 fps
RTX 4070 Ti490 fps392 fps314 fps255 fps
RTX 4070420 fps336 fps269 fps218 fps
RX 7800 XT370 fps296 fps237 fps192 fps
RTX 3080360 fps288 fps230 fps187 fps
RTX 4060 Ti340 fps272 fps218 fps177 fps
RTX 3070310 fps248 fps198 fps161 fps
RTX 4060280 fps224 fps179 fps146 fps
RTX 3060240 fps192 fps154 fps125 fps
GTX 1660 Super174 fps139 fps111 fps90 fps

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About

Starshot: Space Circus Fever, released in 1998, invites players into a whimsical action-adventure world where they take on the role of Starshot, the star juggler of the Space Circus. The game is notable for its vibrant 3D graphics and total freedom of movement, allowing players to walk, run, swim, jump, and even fly through various fantastical environments. The primary goal is to thwart the villainous Wolfgang von Ravel and save the Space Circus, blending engaging gameplay with a captivating storyline.

In terms of PC performance, Starshot is quite accessible, requiring an entry-level GPU with a minimum benchmark score of around 1500 to achieve solid FPS performance. This means players with older hardware should still be able to enjoy a smooth gaming experience without needing to invest in high-end systems. Players can expect stable frame rates even on modest setups, making it a great option for gaming enthusiasts without cutting-edge technology.

If you enjoy classic action-adventure games, Starshot: Space Circus Fever is definitely worth trying. With its nostalgic graphics and engaging gameplay, it appeals to both retro gamers and newcomers looking for unique experiences. Given its accessibility and charm, this title garners a positive recommendation for those looking to explore its vibrant cosmic world.

Performance profile

Released in December 1998, Starshot: Space Circus Fever 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.

Starshot: Space Circus Fever 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 — Starshot: Space Circus Fever 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

Starshot is a juggler for the struggling Space Circus, led by Starcash. After driving rivaling company Virtua Circus off a planet, the Space Circus is informed they have to repay the Intergalactic Bank within ten days or they will be annihilated. Desperate, Starshot is sent to a planet that serves as a weapons expo to retrieve a device that can detect new attractions. After getting his hands on the device, it sends him to four planets, where he retrieves the ghost dog Laika, the last Earthling, and a flawed machine. On the fourth planet, he tries to acquire a mysterious bird, however, it is killed by Virtua Circus. The circus pays back the loan to the bank representative using the money made with the new acts, only to discover that the representative was in fact a Virtua Circus robot in disguise. Virtua Circus now tries to destroy the Space Circus Ship. Starshot is sent to deal with the threat and he battles with the Virtua Circus director, Wolfgang. After Starshot defeats him, he begs for mercy from Starcash. Starcash decides not to kill him and leaves instead. However, Starshot is captured by Wolfgang and is last seen in a cell on the Virtua Circus ship as the ship floats into space aimlessly.

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