Can I Run Shadow Complex?
Powered by Unreal Engine technology, the “modern and masterful side-scroller” Shadow Complex became an instant classic when initially released in 2009, exclusively for Xbox 360. The fan favorite won m...
Can your PC run it? →System requirements
Minimum requirements
| CPU | Intel Core 2 Duo |
|---|---|
| GPU | Nvidia GeForce 7800 (512MB cache) |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB HDD |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
Recommended requirements
| CPU | Intel Core i5 |
|---|---|
| GPU | Nvidia GT 540 (1GB cache) |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB HDD |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
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Can you run Shadow Complex?
Shadow Complex targets a mainstream modern PC: Nvidia GeForce 7800 (512MB cache) and 2 GB of RAM for the minimum, stepping up to Nvidia GT 540 (1GB cache) for the recommended experience. No single part dominates the requirements, so a balanced mid-range build clears it.
Bottleneck: CPU
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What are the minimum system requirements for Shadow Complex?
The minimum requirements are CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo; GPU: Nvidia GeForce 7800 (512MB cache); 2 GB RAM.
How much storage does Shadow Complex need?
Shadow Complex needs about 2 GB of HDD storage.
What is the bottleneck for Shadow Complex?
On a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the tightest component for Shadow Complex is the CPU.