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The Bolt Age

The Bolt Age

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1080p performance

The Bolt Age estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090661 fps529 fps423 fps344 fps
RTX 4090613 fps491 fps393 fps319 fps
RX 7900 XTX551 fps440 fps352 fps286 fps
RTX 5080519 fps415 fps332 fps270 fps
RTX 4080 Super488 fps390 fps312 fps254 fps
RTX 4070 Ti385 fps308 fps247 fps200 fps
RTX 4070330 fps264 fps211 fps172 fps
RX 7800 XT291 fps233 fps186 fps151 fps
RTX 3080283 fps227 fps181 fps147 fps
RTX 4060 Ti267 fps214 fps171 fps139 fps
RTX 3070244 fps195 fps156 fps127 fps
RTX 4060220 fps176 fps141 fps115 fps
RTX 3060189 fps151 fps121 fps98 fps
GTX 1660 Super137 fps109 fps88 fps71 fps

1440p performance

The Bolt Age estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090495 fps396 fps317 fps258 fps
RTX 4090460 fps368 fps294 fps239 fps
RX 7900 XTX413 fps330 fps264 fps215 fps
RTX 5080389 fps311 fps249 fps202 fps
RTX 4080 Super366 fps293 fps234 fps190 fps
RTX 4070 Ti289 fps231 fps185 fps150 fps
RTX 4070248 fps198 fps159 fps129 fps
RX 7800 XT218 fps175 fps140 fps113 fps
RTX 3080212 fps170 fps136 fps110 fps
RTX 4060 Ti201 fps160 fps128 fps104 fps
RTX 3070183 fps146 fps117 fps95 fps
RTX 4060165 fps132 fps106 fps86 fps
RTX 3060142 fps113 fps91 fps74 fps
GTX 1660 Super103 fps82 fps66 fps53 fps

4K performance

The Bolt Age estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090264 fps211 fps169 fps137 fps
RTX 4090245 fps196 fps157 fps128 fps
RX 7900 XTX220 fps176 fps141 fps115 fps
RTX 5080208 fps166 fps133 fps108 fps
RTX 4080 Super195 fps156 fps125 fps101 fps
RTX 4070 Ti154 fps123 fps99 fps80 fps
RTX 4070132 fps106 fps85 fps69 fps
RX 7800 XT116 fps93 fps74 fps61 fps
RTX 3080113 fps91 fps72 fps59 fps
RTX 4060 Ti107 fps86 fps68 fps56 fps
RTX 307098 fps78 fps62 fps51 fps
RTX 406088 fps70 fps56 fps46 fps
RTX 306076 fps60 fps48 fps39 fps
GTX 1660 Super55 fps44 fps35 fps28 fps

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Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 (3 GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB)

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About

The Bolt Age, released in 2021, is an action-packed indie game set in a retro-futurist universe filled with intriguing designs and shadowy creatures. Players step into the role of William Bolt, an apprentice of Nikola Tesla, as they engage in thrilling 3D cover shooter mechanics. What sets this game apart is its unique blend of science fiction and action elements, keeping players on the edge of their seats as they attempt to thwart an impending invasion.

When it comes to performance, The Bolt Age is relatively accessible, requiring just an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 7946 and a CPU score of approximately 4142. With 6 GB of RAM needed, players can expect stable FPS on mid-range systems. For those looking to optimize their gaming experience, a budget GPU should be sufficient to run the game smoothly on medium graphics settings, making it an excellent option for gamers on a variety of hardware setups.

If you're a fan of the action genre and enjoy indie titles, The Bolt Age is worth your time, especially given its unique narrative and engaging gameplay. With positive ratings and a compelling premise, this game offers a fresh experience in the crowded action genre and should appeal to both casual and dedicated gamers alike.

Performance profile

Released in August 2021, The Bolt Age 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.

Action titles like The Bolt Age 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.

Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in The Bolt Age. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.

Storyline

Nikola Tesla accidentally discovers in a scientific experiment, a dimension replete with horrible ancestral beings. Without proof to prove it, he begins to prepare the defense of the earth of a future invasion prophesied in esoteric sources. At the same time, he sends his pupil, William Bolt, to train in the art of war, in order that him, with the fabulous weapons developed by Tesla, will be the hero that will faces hordes of extra-dimensional beings.

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