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Vertiginous Golf

Vertiginous Golf

50/100
4 ratings2014Easy to run

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1080p performance

Vertiginous Golf 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 fps960 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps846 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps823 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps957 fps777 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps872 fps709 fps
RTX 4060999 fps985 fps788 fps640 fps
RTX 3060999 fps844 fps675 fps549 fps
GTX 1660 Super765 fps612 fps490 fps398 fps

1440p performance

Vertiginous Golf 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 fps840 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps886 fps720 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps976 fps781 fps634 fps
RTX 3080999 fps950 fps760 fps617 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps897 fps717 fps583 fps
RTX 3070999 fps818 fps654 fps532 fps
RTX 4060923 fps739 fps591 fps480 fps
RTX 3060791 fps633 fps506 fps411 fps
GTX 1660 Super574 fps459 fps367 fps298 fps

4K performance

Vertiginous Golf estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps945 fps768 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps878 fps713 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps985 fps788 fps640 fps
RTX 5080999 fps928 fps743 fps604 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps872 fps698 fps567 fps
RTX 4070 Ti862 fps689 fps551 fps448 fps
RTX 4070739 fps591 fps473 fps384 fps
RX 7800 XT651 fps521 fps416 fps338 fps
RTX 3080633 fps506 fps405 fps329 fps
RTX 4060 Ti598 fps478 fps383 fps311 fps
RTX 3070545 fps436 fps349 fps283 fps
RTX 4060492 fps394 fps315 fps256 fps
RTX 3060422 fps338 fps270 fps219 fps
GTX 1660 Super306 fps245 fps196 fps159 fps

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512MB graphics card

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Processor
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2.0GHz CPU

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1 GB

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Genres

About

Vertiginous Golf, released in 2014, is an indie sports game that takes a unique twist on the classic mini-golf format, set against a dystopian steampunk backdrop. Players navigate challenging courses suspended in the skies above a smog-shrouded world, where they can engage with imaginative obstacles and mechanics that make each hole a distinct adventure. Its quirky concept and artistic design make it memorable among indie titles.

In terms of PC performance, Vertiginous Golf is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU to run smoothly, with a minimum score of approximately 400. Players with at least 1 GB of RAM can expect to achieve decent FPS even on lower graphics settings. For optimal performance, a mid-range GPU should provide ample headroom for smoother frame rates and enhanced visual fidelity, allowing players to enjoy the game's atmospheric graphics without stuttering.

If you're a fan of indie games and enjoy unconventional sports experiences, Vertiginous Golf might be worth a try despite its mixed reviews, with a rating of 50/100. The blend of creativity and the engaging gameplay mechanics may resonate with those looking for something different in the gaming landscape.

Performance profile

Released in March 2014, Vertiginous Golf 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.

Sports titles tend to be well-optimised — Vertiginous Golf typically delivers comfortable 1440p 60 FPS on mid-range hardware. If you play competitively, target 120 FPS+ for smoother animation and quicker reads.

Extremely light — Vertiginous Golf 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

After suffering on the ground under a haze smog and pollution, the people of Scudburough have been split in half by a lottery, with the winners heading up into the clouds to live in a floating city called New Lun-Donne. For those left below, they can get a temporary escape from the gloom through the Verti-Sphere, a device that allows them to rise virtually into the cloudy paradise to play mini golf on challenging obstacle courses floating in the sky. But something is amiss in this nation of two cities. Another voice is trying to break through the propaganda messages of peace and prosperity… the voice of an insurrection.

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