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The Wizard and The Slug

The Wizard and The Slug

2020Easy to run

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1080p performance

The Wizard and The Slug 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 fps950 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps858 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps906 fps736 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps821 fps657 fps533 fps

1440p performance

The Wizard and The Slug 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 fps966 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps851 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps828 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps962 fps782 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps877 fps713 fps
RTX 4060999 fps991 fps792 fps644 fps
RTX 3060999 fps849 fps679 fps552 fps
GTX 1660 Super769 fps616 fps492 fps400 fps

4K performance

The Wizard and The Slug estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps957 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps858 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps996 fps809 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps936 fps760 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps925 fps740 fps601 fps
RTX 4070991 fps792 fps634 fps515 fps
RX 7800 XT873 fps698 fps558 fps454 fps
RTX 3080849 fps679 fps543 fps442 fps
RTX 4060 Ti802 fps642 fps513 fps417 fps
RTX 3070731 fps585 fps468 fps380 fps
RTX 4060660 fps528 fps423 fps343 fps
RTX 3060566 fps453 fps362 fps294 fps
GTX 1660 Super410 fps328 fps263 fps213 fps

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512 MB VRAM

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Processor
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1.7 GHz

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2 GB

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Genres

About

The Wizard and The Slug, released in 2020, is a delightful action-adventure indie game that mixes humor with unique character interactions. Players take on the role of a wizard and his unlikely companion, a forest slug, as they journey through an eccentric fantasy world to unravel the secrets of an ancient curse. This quirky partnership not only infuses the gameplay with charm but also offers a fresh take on the classic buddy trope.

In terms of PC performance, The Wizard and The Slug is quite accessible, making it suitable for a broad range of hardware. With a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level card (around 400 points), players can expect smooth performance even on modest setups. For optimal FPS, those with mid-tier GPUs can easily enjoy enhanced graphics settings without compromising performance, ensuring an engaging experience as you explore the game’s whimsical environments.

Given its engaging narrative and positive reviews, The Wizard and The Slug is certainly worth playing for fans of casual indie games. If you appreciate humor intertwined with adventure and character-driven stories, this title deserves a spot on your gaming list.

Performance profile

Released in November 2020, The Wizard and The Slug 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.

As a strategy title, The Wizard and The Slug is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.

Extremely light — The Wizard and The Slug 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

When a fugitive wizard meets a cute forest slug, a strange friendship is born. Together, they must journey through a fantasy world, unraveling the mystery surrounding an ancient curse. Your task is to play as the fastest, most agile slug in gaming history on its unforgettable platforming quest!

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