Shin Sangoku Musou 6 with Moushouden Benchmark
真・三國無双6 with 猛将伝 ベンチマーク
Also known as: Dynasty Warriors 7 Xtreme Legends
Filename: SM6Checker_Ver101.exe (174MB)
Official Site & Download: http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/smusou6m/bench/
Review: Recommended!
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Shin Sangoku Musou 6 with Moushouden Benchmark
Phantasy Star Online 2 Character Creator
Phantasy Star Online 2 Character Creator
ファンタシースターオンライン2キャラクタークリエイト体験版
Filename: PSO2_Chara_Create_Trial_V1_00.zip (446MB)
Official Site & Download: http://pso2.jp/benchmark/download/
Review: Recommended!
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Final Fantasy XIV Official Benchmark
Name: Final Fantasy XIV Official Benchmark
Name (Original): n/a
Publisher: Square Enix, 2010
Website: http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com
Download Link: Page, File - FFXIVBenchmark.zip (176MB)
Interactive: No
My Benchmark Result: 1528 (Low)
Notes: In English.
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Final Fantasy XIV, also known as Final Fantasy XIV Online, is the fourteenth installment in the Final Fantasy series, due for release in 2010 for PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Windows. Like Final Fantasy XI, Final Fantasy XIV is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game. The game takes place in a land called Hydaelyn, mainly in a region named Eorzea, which will have an aesthetic blend of sci-fi and classic fantasy elements. (Wikipedia)
The benchmark shows a battle on the high seas. Great graphics and sound. Long running time but entertaining throughout. The user can select different characters to "star" in the benchmark which doesn't make much of a difference, but is a welcome option. Nice graphic meter showing real-time benchmark performance, but couldn't find a way to hide it.
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Gundam Network Operation 3 Trial
Name: Gundam Network Operation 3 Trial
Name (Original): GNO3体験版もっと教えてハマーン様
Publisher: Bandai Namco, 2010
Website: http://www.gno3.ne.jp/
Download Link: Page, File - GNO3Trial.zip (75MB)
Interactive: No
My Benchmark Result: 69 FPS (3D High)
Notes: No install required - unzip and run.
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Gundam Network Operation 3 is a strategic MMORPG based on the ever-popular Mobile Suit Gundam anime universe. The benchmark is 60 seconds of a battle between various Gundam characters in space. Start the benchmark by selecting the second option on the menu, and then which test you want to run (2D, 3D Low, 3D Mid, 3D High). Press the button in the middle to start - note that you may have to do all of this twice as the game may turn on anti-aliasing for you). Benchmark gives the result as frame rate only. Nice graphics, though small, and appropriate music.
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Video (not the benchmark, but very similar):
A-Train 9 Viewer
Name: A-Train 9 Viewer
Name (Original): A列車で行こう9 ビュアー
Publisher: ARTDINK, 2010
Website: http://www.a-train9.jp/
Download Link: Page, File - SetupA9Viewer.exe (413MB)
Interactive: Yes
My Benchmark Result: 28.6 FPS (OpeningA), 24.4 (DemoA), 25.4 (DemoB), 25.2 (OpeningB)
Notes: Run program using the green icon. Run config with orange icon.
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A-Train 9 is the latest in the railroad management series. Similar to their previous benchmarks, this one shows off the world with various camera flybys highlighting the trains, terrain, buildings and more. When the program starts, press the mouse button to reveal the menu. Click on the top right button of the menu to display the frame rate. The top left button will start/restart the benchmark loop, which consists of 4 different sequences (named OpeningA, DemoA, DemoB, OpeningB in the frame rate panel). In addition to the benchmark, you can load load levels where you have a free camera to move around (using mouse). Benchmark only scores in FPS. Gentle music, and nice graphics showing off a lot of different visuals.
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Winning Post World Benchmark
Name: Winning Post World Benchmark
Name (Original): n/a
Publisher: Koei, 2009
Website: http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/keiba/wpw/
Download Link: Page, File - WinningPostWorldChecker.exe (?MB)
Interactive: No
My Benchmark Result: 31FPS
Notes: Installer won't run unless your system is set to Japanese or use Applocale. The leftmost button on the menu will start the benchmark. Appears to be framerate locked at 30FPS. Also known as "G1 Jockey".
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Winning Post World is the online version of the long-running horse racing simulator series, stretching back to the Super Famicom. Buy, train, breed and race horses. Let the computer simulate the race or saddle-up and be the jockey. Test your stable online against other trainers, managers, and jockeys.
Recommended, if you can easily change your XP to Japanese
The Last Remnant Benchmark
Name: The Last Remnant Benchmark
Name (Original): n/a
Publisher: Square Enix, 2009
Website: http://www.square-enix.co.jp/remnant/
Download Link: Page, File - TheLastRemnantBenchmark.zip (274MB)
Interactive: No
My Benchmark Result: 25FPS
Notes: On EULA screen, confirm using left button.
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The Last Remnant is a role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix. The story of the game revolves around "remnants", mysterious and coveted ancient artifacts of varying shapes and sizes which possess magic powers and which have been the cause of several wars throughout the game's history. As Remnants come in varying forms, all cities throughout the world have one that their ruler is bound to that assist to govern and bring peace the their assigned realm. (Source: Wikipedia)
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Kimi ga Yobu Megiddo no Oka de Benchmark Test
Name: Kimi ga Yobu Megiddo no Oka de Benchmark Test
Name (Original): 君が呼ぶ、メギドの丘でベンチマークテスト
Publisher: Leaf/AQUAPLUS, 2008
Website: http://leaf.aquaplus.co.jp/product/megiddo/
Download Link: Page, File - megiddobench101.zip (63MB)
Interactive: No
My Benchmark Result: 7705
Notes: No installer - unzip and run. Menu options are Low, Medium, High, and Start
Kimi ga Yobu Megiddo no Oka de is an adult adventure RPG. With the advancement of human civilization came the dramatic expansion of necessary living space. However, those who traveled East discovered what was known as “the ends of the earth”. It was a massive sandstorm that reached far and wide, up to the heavens itself, forming a barrier. None could pass, as those who tried to enter never returned. One day, our hero Beigel comes across a girl collapsed in the Eastern deserts. Her name is Rinon, and she has traveled from the ends of the earth to stop a god who would destroy this world. (Source: Zakarius-no-Zetsubou)
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Nurien Tech Demo
Name: Nurien Tech Demo
Name (Original): 누리엔
Publisher: Nurien Software, 2008
Website: http://www.nurien.com/
Download Link: Page, File - nzd_Nurien_Alpha_v0.7.exe (477MB)
Interactive: No
My Benchmark Result: 17FPS
Notes: A Korean benchmark (for a change). Text in English. Will install PhysX drivers - may not work without them.
Nurien is a new category of social networking service where we can give our users more powerful ways to express their identities by enabling them to create their own unique avatars, fashions, 3D objects, legacy media (such as photo, video, and text) and share them with the world via their own 3D rooms that are accessible from a web-browser as well as our software clients. Users will use their own unique avatars to play various fun games and also partake on social applications like fashion shows, and music video contests.
Nurien's first three offerings include MStar, Runway, and QuizStar. MStar is an online music dance game similar to game interface such as Guitar Hero or Dance-Dance-Revolution. Runway is an innovative fashion show application, players will follow certain rules and various themes to create their own clothing line and compete on a virtual fashion show - where other users within the community will watch and vote online. QuizStar is a casual online game and it is a great way to have fun with friends and meet new people (Source: nZone)
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Ginga Eiyu Densetsu Benchmark Trial
Name: Ginga Eiyu Densetsu Benchmark Trial
Name (Original): 銀河英雄伝説ベンチマーク・体験版
Publisher: Bandai Namco, 2008
Website: http://gineiden-game.jp/
Download Link: Page, File - SetupGineiTrial.zip (163MB)
Interactive: No
My Benchmark Result: 3084
Notes: Also known as "Legend of the Galactic Heroes". Benchmark is top option on main menu.
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A tactical RTS game based on Ginga Eiyu Densetsu, a series of science fiction novels by Yoshiki Tanaka. Set somewhere in distant space around the 35th century (the late eighth century of the story's "Space Era"), Ginga Eiyu Densetsu is a story of the epic struggle between the monarchic Galactic Empire and the democratic Free Planets Alliance. (Source: Wikipedia)
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Devil May Cry 4 Benchmark
Name: Devil May Cry 4 Benchmark
Name (Original): n/a
Publisher: Capcom, 2008
Website: http://www.capcom.co.jp/devil4/
Download Link: Page, File - nzd_DevilMayCry4_Benchmark.exe (495MB)
Interactive: No
My Benchmark Result: C
Notes: Everything in English. Available as a standalone benchmark, or with the demo.
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Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth installment of the Devil May Cry series. In the game, the player controls both Nero, and Dante, the game's protagonist and the series' title character respectively and fights enemies in close combat using firearms, swords, and other weapons. The characters Lady and Trish from previous games in the series make appearances, along with new characters Nero, Kyrie, Credo, Gloria, and Agnus. The game is set after Devil May Cry and before Devil May Cry 2. (Source: Wikipedia)
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Monster Hunter Frontier Benchmark
Name: Monster Hunter Frontier Benchmark
Name (Original): モンスターハンターフロンティアベンチマーク
Publisher: Capcom, 2008
Website: http://www.mh-frontier.jp/
Download Link: Page, File - mhf_bench_setup101.msi (45MB)
Interactive: No
My Benchmark Result: 1367 (1680x1050)
Notes: Tested using a Geforce 8600GT
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Monster Hunter Frontier is the online version of Capcom's very-popular-on-PSP series of adventure/RPG games. Find, hunt or capture monsters, buy equipment, repeat. The benchmark shows off the world, creatures and monsters, and characters from the game. Lovely to look at, though mostly green forests. Good music and sound effects. Running time is about 4 minutes. Not many options to tweak. Game menus are all in English. Recommended.
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A-Train8 Bench
Name: A-Train8 Bench
Name (Original): n/a
Publisher: Artdink, 2008
Website: http://www.artdink.co.jp/japanese/title/a8/index.html
Download Link: SetupA8Bench.exe (66MB)
Interactive: No
My Benchmark Result: 60FPS
Notes: n/a
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A-Train 8 is the latest in the railroad management series, now proudly proclaiming that it's "fullspec hi-vision (high definition)". The benchmark is various flybys of the game world, showing off terrain, buildings, weather and time effects. The flyby lasts for about 45 seconds, at which time a menu is displayed with two options: Again or Quit. However, leave it alone, and it will automatically loop. Test score shown as framerate. Straight-forward, inoffensive and pleasant. Recommended.
Video (first 45 seconds):
STUDiO B-ROOM BENCHMARK
Name: STUDiO B-ROOM BENCHMARK
Name (Original): n/a
Publisher: Studio B-Room, 2001
Website: http://www2.raidway.ne.jp/~b_room/main.html
Download Link: bbench.zip (51MB)
Interactive: No
My Benchmark Result: 5682
Notes: No installer - just unzip and run.
The Studio B-Room Benchmark is a standalone program that runs three separate tests for CPU, 2D and 3D performance using (I think) games that the publisher has made. The CPU test is slightly-NSFW camera shots of a lingerie-clad woman. The 2D test is a horizontal shoot'em up set in space, and the 3D test follows a girl running through a forest. The 3D test is silent, while the others have sound. Each test must be manually started from the menu. Recommended.
Video (Note: 2D & 3D Tests didn't capture properly, so are only briefly shown in video):
Nenga Mark 06
Name: Nenga Mark 06
Name (Original): n/a
Publisher: Qute Corporation, 2006
Website: http://clip.qute.jp/nengamark.html
Direct Link: NengaMark06_101.lzh (8MB)
Interactive: No
My Benchmark Result: 9906 (1440x900, 4xAA)
Notes: n/a
Nenga Mark 06 is a standalone benchmark that runs three tests: clouds, a spaceship in a city, and a lot of rotating dogs. Easy to tweak benchmark options. Short running time, and nice but unremarkable music. Loops until you quit (use ESC.) Recommended.
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Kasuga Ayumu no Tsuhan Ondo
Name: Kasuga Ayumu no Tsuhan Ondo
Name (Original): 春日歩の通販音頭
Publisher: Hirahira.net, 2003-2004
Website: http://www.hirahira.net/products/tsu_hanOndo/index.html
Direct Link: ondo101.zip (23MB)
Interactive: No
My Benchmark Result*: 913
Notes: No installer - just unzip and run.
This Christmas-themed standalone benchmark sees a girl character dancing to a Japanese obon-odori style song. Unfortunately, the program didn't run properly on my computer. The graphics were completely corrupted, making it impossible to watch. Thus, I tested it on a Toshiba Dynabook TX/860LS (Celeron 1.5GHz, 448MB RAM, ATI Radeon Xpress 200M) where it ran correctly. Short running time. Catchy song and cute visuals. Recommended.
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YS-11 Pride of Japan Benchmark
Name: YS-11 Pride of Japan Benchmark
Name (Original): YS-11 プライド オブ ジャパン ベンチマークソフト
Publisher: TechnoBrain, 2007
Website: http://www.technobrain.com/
Direct Link: ys11bench.exe (48MB)
Interactive: No
My Benchmark Result: 1399
Notes: n/a
YS-11 Pride of Japan is a flight simulator recreating the NAMC YS-11, the only commercially successful aircraft made by a Japanese company. The benchmark shows a YS-11 take-off, fly around a bay, and return for landing. Four tests are run: the same sequence but at different resolutions and anti-alias settings. Plane is well modelled and background visuals are nice. Long running time. Becomes a little tedious seeing the same thing over and over. Recommended.
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Moefura Mark 2003
Name: Moefura Mark 2003
Name (Original): 萌えふらマーク 2003
Publisher: Uselesscat.com, 2003
Website: http://uselesscat.com/flash/moeflamark.html
Direct Link: http://uselesscat.com/flash/benchmark.html (1MB)
Interactive: No
My Benchmark Result: 6376
Notes: NSFW-ish. Runs online. Tested in Internet Explorer 7.
Moefura Mark 2003 is a a Flash benchmark program, the first I've ever seen. The benchmark runs ten 2D effects tests (rotating, cross-fade, etc.) and adds up the results for the overall score. No music. Being Flash, the size of your browser window will have an impact on the score. Recommended.
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