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Tempest of the Heavens and Earth

Tempest of the Heavens and Earth

70/100
1 ratings2013Easy to run

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1080p performance

Tempest of the Heavens and Earth 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 fps929 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps980 fps796 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps888 fps710 fps577 fps

1440p performance

Tempest of the Heavens and Earth 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 fps920 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps895 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps846 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps949 fps771 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps857 fps696 fps
RTX 3060999 fps918 fps735 fps597 fps
GTX 1660 Super832 fps666 fps533 fps433 fps

4K performance

Tempest of the Heavens and Earth 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 fps929 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps876 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps822 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps800 fps650 fps
RTX 4070999 fps857 fps686 fps557 fps
RX 7800 XT944 fps755 fps604 fps491 fps
RTX 3080918 fps735 fps588 fps478 fps
RTX 4060 Ti867 fps694 fps555 fps451 fps
RTX 3070791 fps633 fps506 fps411 fps
RTX 4060714 fps571 fps457 fps371 fps
RTX 3060612 fps490 fps392 fps318 fps
GTX 1660 Super444 fps355 fps284 fps231 fps

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Shader Model 2.0 Compatible / VRAM 256MB

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Intel Core i Series or greater

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1 GB

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About

"Tempest of the Heavens and Earth," released in 2013, is an indie action game that resonates with fans of the Touhou Project universe. Players control Tenshi Hinanawi as she navigates the vibrant and chaotic realms of Gensokyo, delivering exhilarating gameplay characterized by stylish 2D aesthetics and fast-paced combat. Its blend of artistic visuals and dynamic action mechanics makes it a standout title within its genre, earning a respectable rating of 70/100.

In terms of PC performance, "Tempest of the Heavens and Earth" is quite accessible, making it ideal for gamers with entry-level hardware. To achieve smooth gameplay, a GPU with a minimum score of around 200 is recommended, allowing players to enjoy decent FPS even on lower settings. For optimal performance, consider GPUs from the lower mid-range tier, ensuring that you can run the game comfortably across various graphics settings without significant strain on your system.

Given its engaging gameplay and solid rating, "Tempest of the Heavens and Earth" is certainly worth playing, especially for fans of 2D action games. If you're seeking a unique indie title with enjoyable mechanics and a captivating world to explore, this game could be a delightful addition to your library.

Performance profile

Released in August 2013, Tempest of the Heavens and Earth sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.

Action titles like Tempest of the Heavens and Earth 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 — Tempest of the Heavens and Earth 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

Controlling the ecstatic Celestial Tenshi Hinanawi, run all around the realms of Gensoukyou to investigate the cause of suspicious earthquakes, the circumstances surrounding Iku Nagae's disappearance and to bring to light a grand conspiracy looming in the darkness. Just what is happening above ground? Who is the true mastermind...? Using your inherent POWER and EGOISM, plunge forth and carve your way through the swirling in the eddies of conspiracy that engulfs Gensoukyou! You are the path of righteousness itself!

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