Info about framepacer: Official game description: Console Smoothness on PC ------------------------ Why does 30 FPS feel smooth on a console but not on PC? The answer is **frame pacing**. **framepacer** is a high-precision framerate limiter for Windows that eliminates stutters and bad frame pacing. By ensuring every single picture is delivered to your screen with exact, identical timing, framepacer makes your PC games run with console smoothness in just one click. Key Features ------------ * **Precise Frame Pacing:** Standard in-game limiters and driver-level caps often fluctuate, causing micro-stutters. framepacer locks your frametimes to a perfectly flat line, giving you smooth gameplay. * **Max Out Your Graphics:** Instead of wasting GPU power rendering hundreds of unnecessary frames, lock your framerate and use the extra performance for higher graphics settings, ray tracing, or increased resolution. * **Cool, Quiet, & Efficient:** A stable framerate prevents your PC from working harder than it needs to. This significantly reduces GPU temperatures, quiets down loud fans, saves power, and extends the lifespan of your hardware. * **Change FPS Mid-Game:** Unlike driver-level limiters that require you to restart your game to apply changes, framepacer allows you to change your target FPS anytime. * **Live Frametime Graph:** See the smoothness for yourself. framepacer features a minimalist interface with a live frametime graph. * **Lightweight & Simple:** One click is all it takes to achieve console smoothness. Recommended Setup ----------------- Follow these steps for the ultimate console-like experience on your PC: * **1\. Set Your FPS Limit:** Set a target that your PC can consistently maintain. To avoid conflicts, make sure to turn off all other in-game or driver-level limiters. * **2\. Match Your Monitor:** Enable G-Sync/FreeSync (for gaming monitors with **VRR**) OR enable V-Sync in your game settings (for standard monitors with **fixed** refresh rates) to eliminate screen tearing. * **3\. Enable Motion Blur:** Turn this on in your game's graphics settings. It mimics real camera exposure, filling the gaps between frames to soften quick camera movements. * **4\. Play with a Gamepad:** Connect a controller. Analog sticks feel smooth at all FPS levels, whereas a mouse requires much higher FPS to feel the same. For a full configuration guide and recommended FPS limits, visit framepacer's website. ⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ ------------- Using framepacer in competitive games with aggressive **anti-cheat** (EAC, BattlEye, Vanguard) **may result in bans**. Use at your own risk. Always check a game's anti-cheat policy before using any frame-limiting utility. Release date: Jul 22, 2026 Categories: Utility, Performance Optimization, Graphics Optimization, Compatibility Tool, Frame Rate Limiting, Sim Racing Companion Feature scans: - Proton/Linux: score 80; verdict: Unofficial and unsupported on Steam Deck/Proton; summary: The Linux/Proton evidence is limited but explicitly negative on official support: reviewers describe the utility as Windows-targeted and state that it should not be considered Steam Deck compatible without Valve certification. Positive comments concern Windows frame limiting or a SteamOS-like experience, not verified SteamOS/Proton operation. No review documents a working Linux/Proton setup, so the score reflects clear unsupported status rather than proven total breakage. - Steam Deck: score 80; verdict: Broken: Anti-Cheat and Steam Deck Blockers; summary: The reviews describe framepacer as effective for single-player frame limiting and for reducing heat and fan noise, but the Steam Deck experience is not officially supported. The dominant blockers are anti-cheat rejection or errors across protected titles and explicit warnings that the utility targets Windows rather than SteamOS and Proton. These failures align with the Broken tier. - Hardware Profile: - Summary: The 12-15GB and under-8GB Windows cohorts are mostly positive, reporting smoother frame pacing and reduced stutter. The 8-11GB cohort is negative due to DLSS Frame Generation latency and cap issues, while the 16GB+ cohort is mostly positive with some frame-generation latency caveats. - Sample size: 89 (43% coverage) - Audience skew: Review sample is heavily weighted toward Windows PCs with 10GB+ VRAM. - Windows 12-15GB VRAM (positive, 31 reports): Most reviewers report smoother frame pacing and reduced stutter, though a few mention boot crashes and occasional mini-stutters. - Windows <8GB VRAM (positive, 26 reports): Most reviewers report smooth 60 FPS and improved frame pacing, with only isolated reports of freezes or the limiter failing. - Windows 8-11GB VRAM (negative, 16 reports): Negative reports dominate, especially added latency and FPS cap problems with DLSS Frame Generation, despite some praise for frame pacing. - Windows 16GB+ VRAM (positive, 15 reports): Most report highly consistent frametimes and smoother gameplay, but some flag noticeably higher latency when using frame generation. - Caveats: 89 of 208 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is heavily weighted toward Windows PCs with 10GB+ VRAM. Feature extractions: - Community Price: - Community fair range: $5.00 - $10.00 - Reasoning: The only explicit price anchor is $5 for early access, described as definitely worth it, while other positive reviews call the tool simple and fairly priced. Negative reviews argue that the free RTSS alternative makes purchase unnecessary and that the current state is not worth paying for, which limits the acceptable range to low single digits rather than premium pricing. Together this supports a fair base-game range around $5-$10, with $5 as the clearest community anchor. - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: N/A - Story completion: N/A - Session length: N/A - Endgame: N/A - Reasoning: The reviews discuss FramePacer as a frame-limiting utility, focusing on compatibility, setup, and frame pacing. The only explicit playtime claim, completing both acts in 12 hours, refers to an unnamed game rather than FramePacer and is therefore excluded. The remaining numeric values are frame rates, not playtime. No evidence supports game completion, story completion, session length, or endgame duration for FramePacer. - Time-to-fun: - Summary: Framepacer is reported to deliver immediate frame-pacing improvements in compatible games, especially those with poor internal limiting or stutter. Its enjoyment is conditional on anti-cheat compatibility and workarounds for startup crashes, Reflex conflicts, and added latency. - Stance: Fun immediately - Anchor: N/A - Time to anchor: N/A - Friction: Games can crash at startup when the limiter is already enabled.; Anti-cheat systems block use in many multiplayer games.; Conflicts with native NVIDIA Reflex frame pacing.; Added latency can be bad.; Fails to hook some games that RTSS can hook.; Potential ban risk in multiplayer games. - Unlock drivers: Starting the game with the limiter disabled, then re-enabling it.; Using the one-click limiter for an easy frame-pacing improvement.; Replacing unstable in-game limiters with Framepacer.; Locking to a lower FPS on high-refresh monitors without pacing issues.; Using it on single-player or stutter-prone UE5 games. - Conditions: Games with poor internal frame pacing or inadequate limiters benefit most.; Single-player story games or stutter-prone UE5 titles are good candidates.; High-refresh monitor users wanting a solid lower FPS lock benefit.; Games without anti-cheat or with compatible anti-cheat are required.; Multiplayer use carries unclear ban risk.; Games whose internal limiter already provides excellent pacing may gain little.; Compatibility with native Reflex implementations affects usefulness. - Player Archetypes: - Single-Player Frametime Stabilizer (buy) - Motivation: Eliminate stutter and inconsistent frametimes in single-player games, often by capping FPS to raise visuals or stabilize performance. - Playstyle: Uses an external frame limiter in offline and story games, sometimes with Lossless Scaling, targeting stable 30/60/90 FPS. - Experience: familiar - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: N/A - Reference games: N/A - Technical Frame-Limiter Tinkerer (buy) - Motivation: Squeeze out the smoothest possible frametime and compare or tune frame-limiting tools for maximum control. - Playstyle: Tests RTSS, Radeon Chill, in-game caps, and Lossless Scaling; tunes per-game FPS targets and follows technical guides. - Experience: veteran - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: N/A - Reference games: N/A - Anti-Cheat Wary Competitive Player (no buy) - Motivation: Maintain low latency and avoid anti-cheat or ban problems in competitive online play. - Playstyle: Plays esports and twitch shooters online, evaluating external limiters mainly for latency and anti-cheat safety. - Experience: familiar - Purchase stance: no buy - Labels: N/A - Reference games: N/A Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Exceptional smoothness and frame pacing (weight 0.43): Users report 100% smooth frametimes with no mini-stutters, transforming stuttery performance into butter-smooth 60 FPS. It eliminates stuttering in games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Assassin's Creed Ezio trilogy and delivers stable, consistent frametimes for smoother gameplay. - Works flawlessly and as advertised (weight 0.39): The application works exceptionally well, flawlessly, and delivers on promises. It simply works as advertised, with users describing it as solid and useful. - Superior to RTSS (weight 0.37): Many users find it 100x more convenient and hassle-free than RTSS, outperforming it after the latest update. It provides equal or better frametimes with lower latency and simpler setup. - Highly effective for single-player games (weight 0.28): Users find it very useful for single-player games, especially older titles, providing stable performance and smoothing out frame spikes. - Easy to use with one-click operation (weight 0.21): The tool is very easy to use, simple, and intuitive, with extremely user-friendly one-click operation that saves time compared to per-game settings. - Enhances low FPS playability (weight 0.16): Makes 30 FPS playable and 60 FPS perfect, and makes 30 and 45 fps feel much more fluid. Provides a solid FPS lock at lower frame rates without frame pacing issues. - Low latency impact (weight 0.14): Total system latency is lowered by 7-10 ms compared to capping with RTSS (async) and does not add hardware latency, on par with RTSS. - Pairs well with Lossless Scaling (weight 0.11): Works wonderfully when combined with Lossless Scaling, described as a 'God Combo' for extra control and smoothness. - Appealing concept (weight 0.1): Users like the overall idea and concept of the tool. - Better than in-game limiters (weight 0.08): Works a lot better than pretty much all games' in-game framerate limiters, providing more stable pacing. - Reduces heat and fan noise (weight 0.08): Reduces PC headroom usage, resulting in less heat and fan noise, and may reduce GPU power consumption and temperatures. - Lightweight and simple (weight 0.08): Users appreciate that it is cool, very lightweight, simple, and perfect. - Good value in early access (weight 0.08): Very good for an early access title and worth every penny even in early access. - Live FPS adjustment (weight 0.08): Can change target FPS live in-game without restart, allowing on-the-fly adjustments. - Responsive developer support (weight 0.08): The developer communicates quickly and fixes issues relatively fast. - Works well in specific titles (weight 0.07): Works very well in Mortal Shell 2 capped at 60 fps, and locked 100fps at 4k Ultra runs super smooth. Common complaints: - Anti-cheat blocks usage (weight 0.9): Users report the tool fails in games with anti-cheat systems, including EAC, BattlEye, and Vanguard, even after accepting warnings. It often automatically disables itself or shows errors, preventing use in many online and some single-player games. - Inconsistent game compatibility (weight 0.41): The tool fails to work properly in many games, including popular titles like Fortnite, Warzone, Rust, CS2, GTA 5, and Roblox. Compatibility is hit or miss, with issues in UE4/UE5 games and inconsistent results across titles. - Unintuitive UI and controls (weight 0.29): The interface and per-application limit controls are not intuitive, making it hard to select specific programs or understand override actions. Users find it difficult to determine if the limiter is working, and some call it overly simplified to the point of being unusable. - High latency added (weight 0.26): The tool introduces noticeable input latency, especially compared to RTSS with Reflex. Some users report a huge bump in overall PC latency, making it unsuitable for competitive gaming. - Frametime stability issues (weight 0.25): Users report unstable frame times and stuttering even with the limiter enabled. In some games, frame drops cause FPS to plummet, and the tool's reported frame time may appear flat while actual frame times fluctuate. - Crashes and freezes (weight 0.21): The tool causes crashes in several games, such as The Witcher 3, Blood of Dawnwalker, Star Wars Galactic Racer, Silent Hill Townfall, and Dark Souls 3 with mods. It also freezes during gameplay and fails to launch games properly. - DLSS frame generation problems (weight 0.18): The tool conflicts with DLSS Frame Generation, causing increased latency, unstable FPS, and a flat frametime graph while the game's actual frametime is erratic. The FPS cap may not apply unless the app window is minimized, and the developer blames users for these issues. - Does not improve fluidity (weight 0.18): Some users find the tool does not make games more fluid and may even make them feel less smooth, especially when limiting to lower frame rates. It shows no big difference compared to other programs and is considered unnecessary by some. - Steam dependency and issues (weight 0.13): The tool requires Steam to be running and sometimes cannot be found in the Steam library. It has a Steam DRM requirement and may not be officially compatible with Steam Deck. - Fails to limit FPS (weight 0.12): In some cases, the FPS limiter does not work despite being set to a specific value. It may show as on but have no effect, or fail to lock FPS in tested games. - Bugs and rough edges (weight 0.12): The tool has various bugs and is considered rough around the edges. It may not detect games properly, fail to attach to applications, and have other minor issues. - VR and special cases unsupported (weight 0.1): The tool does not work in VR and has issues with certain games like The Last of Us Part II menu. It also fails with Lossless Scaling frame generation and may cause problems in specific configurations. - Beta versions unstable (weight 0.07): The 0.5 and 0.6 beta versions are reported to be unstable, and some users experience breakage after a short period of use. - Poor support and unaddressed feedback (weight 0.07): Feedback sent since V0.2 has received no response, and crash issues remain unfixed. Complaints were not addressed within the refund window, leaving users dissatisfied. - Background process issues (weight 0.07): The software keeps running in the background after closing, only stopping via the Steam stop button. The app always shows as 'playing' and may not properly terminate. - Lacks customization options (weight 0.07): Hotkeys cannot be customized, and there are no themes for the app, such as light or neon mode. The tool offers limited personalization compared to user expectations. - Lacks per-game profiles (weight 0.05): The tool does not support per-game profiles, limiting its flexibility. Users cannot easily customize settings for individual applications, which is a common feature in similar tools. - Windows Defender blocks program (weight 0.04): Windows Defender may block part of the program when launching a game with FramePacer enabled, causing compatibility issues and preventing normal use. - AMD hardware limitations (weight 0.04): DLSS-related features cannot be used on AMD hardware, limiting functionality for users with AMD graphics cards. Gameplay feedback: - Universal FPS limiter (weight 0.31): The tool acts as a universal FPS limiter that caps frame rates, supports per-application limits, and can be used with one click. It is designed to lock frame rates to user-set values. - Improves frame pacing (weight 0.19): The tool provides frame pacing for consistent frame times, smoothing out stuttery performance. It uses a predictive pacing algorithm that continuously calculates CPU/GPU load and adjusts the timing window. - Anti-cheat and DRM issues (weight 0.14): The tool does not work with games that have anti-cheat or DRM, including anti-cheat protected games. It fails on such games. - Reduces micro stutter (weight 0.14): The software reduces micro stutter in games and makes games feel smoother. It aims to eliminate stutter during play. - Custom FPS values (weight 0.14): The software allows limiting frame rate to values like 60, 80, or 90 and lets the user enter a custom FPS value to lock the frame rate. It also allows adjusting target framerate while a game is active. - Simple one-click operation (weight 0.11): The tool has a simple UI and is virtually one-click operation. It is simpler than other frame limiting programs. - Supports VRR and frame generation (weight 0.11): The tool supports use with FreeSync and G-Sync and works with frame generation to raise framerate from a locked base. It can be combined with Lossless Scaling. - Requires disabling other limiters (weight 0.08): The tool requires disabling other frame limiters to avoid conflicts and must be disabled at game launch and re-enabled afterward to avoid crashes. - Best for small frame drops (weight 0.07): The reviewer notes it would be more useful when frame drops are small (10 fps loss) rather than dropping to 0. The tool uses an FPS limiter set to where frames drop to keep frame times stable. - Lacks per-game profiles (weight 0.04): The tool lacks per-game profiles, which may limit its convenience for users with multiple games. Performance notes: - Improves frame pacing and smoothness (weight 0.24): Users report that frame pacing is truly stable and smoother than with other tools, with evenly spaced frames and a perfectly flat frametime line even in notoriously choppy games. - Increases system latency significantly (weight 0.17): Feedback consistently notes that the tool introduces a large increase in system latency compared to regular RTSS, especially in games with DLSS Frame Generation and Reflex enabled, and when limiting FPS. - Works well with specific games (weight 0.16): It performs well in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Resident Evil 2, Cyberpunk 2077 with path tracing and DLSS, GTA 4, and racing games, achieving smooth frametimes. - Reduces stuttering and micro-freezes (weight 0.14): The tool removes small freezes during gameplay and fully fixes stuttering in specific games like STALKER 2 and Assassin's Creed Unity, providing smooth performance. - Crashes on launch or loading (weight 0.12): Multiple clusters report that the tool causes games like The Witcher 3 to crash on launch, and beta versions (0.5, 0.6) crash instantly on loading. It also crashes games when enabled during startup. - Does not work in some games (weight 0.11): The tool does not work correctly in several games, including DirectX 11 titles, and may conflict with anti-cheat systems such as eFootball. - Holds steady frametimes and FPS (weight 0.11): The tool holds a steady 16.67ms at 60 FPS, maintains a locked 100fps at 4k Ultra settings, and allows a never wavering 60 FPS. - Makes low framerates feel fluid (weight 0.08): Users find that 30 and 45 fps feel fluid, and it enables smooth high fps on super ultrawide setups when combined with LSFG, even at max settings. - Latency increases with frame generation (weight 0.08): Latency penalties are larger when frame generation is enabled, and measured increased latency occurs in titles like Re9 and Stalker 2 at high refresh rates with a 116fps cap. - Occasional micro-stutters occur (weight 0.08): Despite overall smoothness, some users experience occasional micro-stutters when using the framepacer, and dropped frames during scene transitions. - Real-time frame rate stabilization (weight 0.08): The tool provides real-time frame rate stabilization, maintaining evenly spaced frames around a selected target. - Easy setup and lightweight (weight 0.07): The tool offers easy setup without unnecessary menus and runs very light as an FPS monitor, making it accessible for users. - Resolves screen tearing and VRR flicker (weight 0.07): It resolves screen tearing at low framerates and VRR flickering on VA panels, improving visual smoothness. - Windows Defender blocks program (weight 0.05): Windows Defender blocks part of the program, causing it to not work, which prevents some users from using the tool. - Reduces GPU utilization and noise (weight 0.04): By reducing GPU utilization, the tool may lower power consumption, temperatures, and fan noise, providing a quieter and more efficient experience. - Improves 1% lows (weight 0.04): Users observe that the tool seems to improve 1% lows, contributing to overall smoother performance. Recommendations: - Not worth it vs. free RTSS (weight 0.39): Many users see little reason to pay since RTSS or other free tools can cap FPS adequately; current recommendation is to wait or skip. - Good value at low price (weight 0.26): Multiple reviewers consider the software worth its price, especially for the early access cost, and describe it as a cheap, worthwhile purchase. - Positive overall recommendation (weight 0.25): Despite some drawbacks compared to free tools, many users still give a clear recommendation or thumbs up for the software. - Fixes stutter and frametimes (weight 0.19): Users report success in smoothing out stutter and improving frame pacing, especially in UE5 games and titles with fluctuating frame rates. - Works well for single-player (weight 0.14): It is especially recommended for single-player and story-based games, where a custom frame cap can improve visual consistency. - Incompatible with anti-cheat (weight 0.14): The tool is not compatible with games that use aggressive anti-cheat systems, making it unsuitable for many multiplayer titles and potentially risky for bans. - Recommended for high refresh (weight 0.11): Users on high refresh rate monitors find value in capping below the refresh rate for a smoother experience than being locked at 60fps. - Supports developer and future work (weight 0.1): Some purchases are made to support the developer, and positive reviews express hope for continued compatibility improvements with engines like Unity and UE4/UE5. - Simple and hassle-free solution (weight 0.08): Reviewers appreciate that it offers a user-friendly alternative to configuring RTSS, with a SteamOS-like experience. - Targeted at technical users (weight 0.07): The tool is more useful for technically inclined players who understand frametimes and performance tuning, while casual users may see little added value. - Try it yourself (weight 0.06): Some reviewers simply suggest trying the software to see if it meets individual needs. - Good for racing games (weight 0.04): One user specifically mentions it works wonderfully in racing games, likely due to stable frame pacing. Other player notes: - Anti-cheat incompatibility risk (weight 0.29): Multiple reviewers warn that the tool is not whitelisted by anti-cheat systems and may cause bans, unlike RTSS which works in anti-cheat games. It is blocked in titles like League of Legends, Valorant, Counter-Strike 2, and PUBG. - Superior latency and frame pacing (weight 0.27): Reviewers frequently report that it lowers latency and eliminates stutters compared to RTSS, with smoother frametimes especially in campaign games. Some note it outperforms RTSS after the latest update. - Free RTSS alternative exists (weight 0.26): Many point out that RTSS is free and can do the same things, including anti-cheat compatibility and Reflex injection. Some see little reason to pay for this tool. - Simpler and easier to use (weight 0.21): Reviewers find the setup and interface simpler than RTSS, with easier hotkeys and no need for overlay. It is praised for usability over more complex tools. - Favorable overall vs RTSS (weight 0.18): Several reviewers compare it favorably to RTSS for usability and performance, expecting it to be better based on current use. It is seen as a streamlined version of RTSS. - Early Access product (weight 0.15): The tool is currently sold in early access and is described as an early version. Some reviewers are waiting for future updates. - More consistent than RTSS Front Edge (weight 0.14): Compared to RTSS Front Edge Sync, it provides more consistent frametimes and is a more convenient alternative. Works better even on front edge sync. - Refunded by some users (weight 0.12): A few reviewers have refunded the tool, citing issues or unmet expectations. One would repurchase if a DLSS FG problem is fixed. - Smoother than RivaTuner (weight 0.11): Users report smoother frametimes than RivaTuner, which could not replicate the same smoothness. The simple UI and hotkeys make it much easier to use. - In-game limiters are worse (weight 0.09): In-game limiters are described as almost always terrible, rarely giving stable frame pacing. This tool is preferred for stable frame pacing. - Steam Deck compatibility unclear (weight 0.09): It is not officially Steam Deck compatible unless Valve provides a rating, and Steam Deck already provides system-level framerate management. Some compare it to the SteamOS frame limiter. - Works with Lossless Scaling (weight 0.09): Pairs extremely well with Lossless Scaling, which does not need Steam DRM. Some compare regarding Steam status display. - Lacks NVIDIA Reflex injection (weight 0.08): The app does not have an NVIDIA Reflex injection feature similar to RTSS, which some users miss. This is a notable missing feature for latency reduction. - Hooking compatibility issues (weight 0.07): Some reviewers find hooking compatibility unfavorable compared to RTSS, which can affect how well the tool works in certain games. - Paid software with fair pricing (weight 0.07): Reviewers note it costs money but consider the price fair given developer effort. Purchasing supports the developer directly. - Developer is responsive (weight 0.07): The developer regularly updates the app, is communicative, and fixes issues. This active development is appreciated by users. - Requires Steam to run (weight 0.07): The tool requires Steam to be running, which may be inconvenient for some. It is primarily designed for Windows-based PC gaming. - Alternative to NVIDIA Control Panel (weight 0.06): Offers an alternative to manually configuring FPS limits per game through the NVIDIA Control Panel. Some suggest using NVIDIA App for capping FPS. - Works with G-Sync/FreeSync (weight 0.04): It works alongside G-sync/Freesync when Vsync and other limiter software are disabled. This allows for smooth variable refresh rate gaming. - DLSS features unusable on AMD (weight 0.04): Includes DLSS-related features that are not usable on AMD GPUs. This limits its appeal for AMD users. Emotions: - Satisfaction (weight 0.32): Users are satisfied because the tool provides smooth, stable frame pacing and consistent frame times across many games, often outperforming alternatives like RTSS. It is easy to use, works with a single click, and effectively eliminates stuttering, making low frame rates feel playable. - Frustration (weight 0.18): Frustration stems from anti-cheat and DRM incompatibilities that block the tool in many games, including single-player titles, and cause crashes or errors. Users also report inconsistent performance, where the limiter sometimes has no effect or fails to recognize games. - Disappointment (weight 0.11): Disappointment arises because the tool fails to work in many desired games due to anti-cheat, crashes on boot, and increases latency compared to RTSS. Users also note that it does not help with Unreal Engine games and that issues were not addressed within the refund window. - Relief (weight 0.04): Relief is expressed when the tool successfully fixes stutter, screen tearing, and VRR flickering, and when it starts working again after being broken. It also saves users from manually setting FPS limits in NVIDIA Control Panel for each game. - Hope (weight 0.03): Users hope that future updates will add anti-cheat compatibility for online FPS games and improve engine support. They also hope the developer continues to enhance the application. - Confusion (weight 0.03): Confusion is caused by difficulty finding FramePacer in the Steam library, unclear functionality of the override action, and uncertainty about whether it works when in-game limiters cannot be disabled. Some also question the value compared to free alternatives like RTSS. - Approval (weight 0.03): Users approve of the tool because it is superior to RTSS for frame capping in campaign games, offers perfect adaptation to S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, and provides better frametime improvement. It is also considered more convenient and reasonably priced. - Dissatisfaction (weight 0.03): Dissatisfaction is reported due to increased latency, incompatibility with anti-cheat and DRM games, and failure to work properly in DirectX 11 games. Some users find RTSS better overall. - Surprise (weight 0.02): Surprise comes from the tool performing better than expected, such as being superior to RTSS and effectively fixing frame pacing issues. Users who initially thought it would be junk were impressed by its performance. - Amazement (weight 0.02): Amazement is caused by achieving 100% smooth frametimes with no stutters and making 30 and 45 FPS feel unusually fluid. Users are amazed at finally experiencing true smoothness in games like Resident Evil 2. - Mild disappointment (weight 0.02): Mild disappointment is felt because RTSS still offers more stable frametime, and there are detection issues with specific games like Dark Souls 3 mod and FIFA 23. Users also note the lack of visual themes like light or neon mode. - Admiration (weight 0.02): Admiration is expressed for the impressive technology and the software's ability to outperform RTSS after recent updates. Users find it simply amazing on supported games. - Excitement (weight 0.02): Excitement is generated by smooth performance in games like Assassin's Creed Unity and the one-click solution for frame pacing improvement. Users look forward to future updates. - Annoyance (weight 0.01): Annoyance is caused by the software continuing to run in the background after closing and an unintuitive UI for controlling per-application limits. - Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Enthusiasm is driven by achieving smooth, stutter-free play with FreeSync/G-Sync and frame generation, as well as the simple start-and-enter-FPS workflow that results in cooler, quieter PC operation. - Mild dissatisfaction (weight 0.01): Mild dissatisfaction arises because many games are not supported and hotkeys cannot be customized. - Mild concern (weight 0.01): Mild concern is due to the presence of a few bugs. - Enjoyment (weight 0.01): Enjoyment is derived from smooth frames in racing games without noticeable lag and a lightweight FPS monitor. - Appreciation (weight 0.01): Appreciation is expressed for easy setup and the ability to adjust target FPS live. - Curiosity (weight 0.01): Curiosity is about whether the app can fix Tarkov's stuttering frames and work with BattleEye anti-cheat.}