Is RL a demanding game?

[Yazite]

I bought RL on XB1 and absolutely loved it. However, there are a few issues with the XB1 port, so I am deciding whether to get it on Steam. Does this game require a strong machine?

Thanks

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System Requirements

MINIMUM:
OS: Windows Vista SP2 or Newer
Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual core
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia 8800 or ATI 2900
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 2 GB available space

RECOMMENDED:
OS: Windows Vista SP2 or Newer
Processor: 2.0+ GHz Quad core
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia 260 series or ATI 5850 or better
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 2 GB available space
Additional Notes: Gamepad or Controller Recommended

[Yazite]

I've seen that. They don't always compare well though. For example, one of the Amnesia games essentially states that it won't run on my machine, but it does run.

[lauris-1]

There's a video on youtube from LowSpecGamer where he runs it on a machine with lower specs, it requires a few tweaks and looks fugly, but it works. If you want to enjoy the graphics, lower than minimum specs probably won't do though.

[Yazite]

Thanks for that. I'll check it out.

[bgray9054]

I personally don't think it's all that demanding. As long as you play at an appropriate resolution for your GPU, you should be ok. The VRAM requirements are fairly low - I play the game at 4k and it only uses around 1.5GB of VRAM, so IMO as long as you have a 2GB card, you should be able to play the game in at least 1080p pretty smoothly.

[Yazite]

Cool thanks. My machine has 8GB ram. It's the graphics card that worries me.

[Kier Eagan]

Steam has a pretty decent refund policy! It wouldn't hurt to check it out. And VRAM would be (basically) the RAM on your GPU. As opposed to system RAM...being the RAM you're referencing. :) Good luck!