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Tandem: A Tale of Shadows

Tandem: A Tale of Shadows

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1080p performance

Tandem: A Tale of Shadows estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090979 fps783 fps626 fps509 fps
RTX 4090909 fps727 fps582 fps473 fps
RX 7900 XTX816 fps653 fps522 fps424 fps
RTX 5080769 fps615 fps492 fps400 fps
RTX 4080 Super722 fps578 fps462 fps376 fps
RTX 4070 Ti571 fps457 fps365 fps297 fps
RTX 4070489 fps392 fps313 fps255 fps
RX 7800 XT431 fps345 fps276 fps224 fps
RTX 3080420 fps336 fps268 fps218 fps
RTX 4060 Ti396 fps317 fps254 fps206 fps
RTX 3070361 fps289 fps231 fps188 fps
RTX 4060326 fps261 fps209 fps170 fps
RTX 3060280 fps224 fps179 fps145 fps
GTX 1660 Super203 fps162 fps130 fps105 fps

1440p performance

Tandem: A Tale of Shadows estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090734 fps587 fps470 fps382 fps
RTX 4090682 fps545 fps436 fps354 fps
RX 7900 XTX612 fps489 fps392 fps318 fps
RTX 5080577 fps461 fps369 fps300 fps
RTX 4080 Super542 fps433 fps347 fps282 fps
RTX 4070 Ti428 fps343 fps274 fps223 fps
RTX 4070367 fps294 fps235 fps191 fps
RX 7800 XT323 fps259 fps207 fps168 fps
RTX 3080315 fps252 fps201 fps164 fps
RTX 4060 Ti297 fps238 fps190 fps155 fps
RTX 3070271 fps217 fps173 fps141 fps
RTX 4060245 fps196 fps157 fps127 fps
RTX 3060210 fps168 fps134 fps109 fps
GTX 1660 Super152 fps122 fps97 fps79 fps

4K performance

Tandem: A Tale of Shadows estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090392 fps313 fps251 fps204 fps
RTX 4090364 fps291 fps233 fps189 fps
RX 7900 XTX326 fps261 fps209 fps170 fps
RTX 5080308 fps246 fps197 fps160 fps
RTX 4080 Super289 fps231 fps185 fps150 fps
RTX 4070 Ti228 fps183 fps146 fps119 fps
RTX 4070196 fps157 fps125 fps102 fps
RX 7800 XT172 fps138 fps110 fps90 fps
RTX 3080168 fps134 fps107 fps87 fps
RTX 4060 Ti158 fps127 fps101 fps82 fps
RTX 3070144 fps116 fps92 fps75 fps
RTX 4060131 fps104 fps84 fps68 fps
RTX 3060112 fps89 fps72 fps58 fps
GTX 1660 Super81 fps65 fps52 fps42 fps

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Nvidia GTX 670, 2 GB or equivalent

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Processor
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Intel Core i5-7600K

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Memory
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6 GB

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About

Tandem: A Tale of Shadows, released in 2021, is an innovative puzzle platformer that masterfully blends action and adventure elements. Set in a visually stunning world, the game features a unique gameplay mechanic where players control both Emma and her teddy bear, Fenton. They navigate through a captivating narrative, using Emma's lantern to manipulate shadows and help Fenton traverse obstacles in a side-scrolling environment. This dual gameplay experience sets Tandem apart within the indie genre, offering players an exceptional aesthetic appeal alongside engaging puzzles.

Tandem is ideal for PC gamers who enjoy creative problem-solving and immersive storytelling. It's perfect for those who appreciate moderate difficulty levels, making it accessible to both casual players and seasoned veterans. The alternating gameplay style encourages different strategies and playstyles, providing ample replayability for fans who like to explore every nook and cranny of the game's beautifully crafted levels.

If you're looking for a captivating experience that combines innovative mechanics with charming graphics, Tandem: A Tale of Shadows is definitely worth your time. With its positive reception and engaging gameplay, this indie gem promises to deliver hours of enjoyment for puzzle lovers and adventure seekers alike.

Performance profile

Released in September 2021, Tandem: A Tale of Shadows 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.

Tandem: A Tale of Shadows 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 Tandem: A Tale of Shadows; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.

Storyline

Thomas Kane, a famous kid, has mysteriously disappeared. Forsaken by Scotland Yard, Emma and her faithful teddy bear Fenton decide to resume the investigation. They will rummage The Kane family mansion from top to botton as the place is now shadowy and spooky, deserted by the desperate parents. Will she uncover the truth in time? Each of the game’s chapters will introduce fans to new mechanics they must master if they hope to defeat the horrifying monstrosities that await them. As players sink into Tandem’s five strange worlds, they’ll stitch together answers surrounding the vanishment of the Kane family and shed light on the title’s dauntless heroes.

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