We are back with our monthly Indie Showcase, where we pick one of the many recently produced gems by independent game developers and make sure it gets some well-deserved time in the sun. For August, we are taking a closer look at the cosy, souls-like game… The Sacred Acorn!
What is The Sacred Acorn?
The Sacred Acorn is a lovingly hand-drawn game, developed and published by A Few Dragons. In this 2D action-adventure, you play as a small squirrel embarking on an epic quest of loss, bravery, and hope.
Corruption is threatening to destroy the once peaceful land, Tansira. It’s up to our squirrelly protagonist to develop her magical abilities to help save her tribe and stop this calamity.
But don’t let the beautifully drawn art and cute animal vibes fool you! The Sacred Acorn is a souls-like adventure, promising enemies galore and brutal boss battles.
The Sacred Acorn Official Specifications
Is your gaming PC ready to take on this expansive 2D world? Here are the official specifications for The Sacred Acorn:
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Windows 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo AMD Ryzen 3000 | Intel Core i5 AMD Ryzen 5000 |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX+ | NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX+ |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 | Version 10 |
| Storage | 2GB available space | 2GB available space |
| Additional Notes | 1080p 16:9 recommended Ultrawide not supported | 1080p 16:9 recommended Ultrawide not supported |
Best PCs to Play The Sacred Acorn
The Sacred Acorn doesn’t ask much of your gaming PC, so it is unlikely that you would need an upgrade to specifically play this cosy, souls-like game. However, we love looking at gaming PCs, you love looking at gaming PCs, and we all love thinking about our next gaming PC. We’ve picked out a few gaming PCs and laptops that are perfect for all your cosy gaming needs. If these aren’t the companion you need for your adventures, then you can explore our full collections.
Refract Gaming Amber Pre-Built PC
The Refract Gaming Amber is equipped with everything you need to enjoy your cosy faves and more at 1080p. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU is powered by Zen 4 architecture, boasting AMD innovations to optimise your gaming experience. This is paired with 16GB DDR5 RAM, to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently. What’s more, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU harnesses the latest in AI-upscaling enhancements and rendering techniques to ensure you’re gaming with crisp detail and buttery smooth frame rates.
Better yet, the Refract Amber is one of our pre-built gaming PCs, meaning it is fully assembled, tested and ready to ship. Plus, it is covered by our three years parts and labour warranty, to give you that extra peace of mind.
MSI Cyborg 15 Gaming Laptop
The MSI Cyborg 15 gaming laptop has everything you need to take The Sacred Acorn and other souls-like adventures on the go. The Intel Core i5-12450H is supported by Intel Thread Director, ensuring you always have the best core on the job for peak efficiency. The NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU and 144Hz FHD display work in tandem to bring your favourite games to life, in stunning detail and crisp clarity. Plus, with 16GB DDR5 RAM and NVMe SSD storage, you can say goodbye to pesky slow loading times!
To keep your cool in the battle against corruption, this gaming laptop is equipped with Cooler Boost technology. The CPU and GPU shared heat pipe design enables real-time heat dissipation, improving efficiency when drawing heat away from these vital components.
OcUK Gaming Karambit Configurable PC
Kick your gaming up a notch, with the OcUK Gaming Karambit. Featuring an Intel Core i5-14600KF CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU, this gaming PC offers outstanding mainstream performance that is perfect for The Sacred Acorn and other indie gems. Plus, with 16GB DDR4 RAM and flexible SSD drive options, you can game with near-zero latency, minimal loading times, and take advantage of ample storage for your ever-growing game library.
What’s more, the OcUK Gaming Karambit is one of our configurable gaming PCs. This means you can adjust the base spec using the pre-selected list of hardware to make this gaming PC better suit your needs. Customise the PC case, CPU, memory, cooler, GPU, up to three storage drives, and the operating system. Please note that any changes will affect the pricing.
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PC specs are subject to change.
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Emily Haylock
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Emily is a board and cosy gamer, keyboard obsessive, and content copywriter for Overclockers UK. She has been with Overclockers UK since 2020, writing about everything from noblechairs to 8Pack PCs. She writes from within her desk nest with a foster pup at her feet. (What, a desk duvet is a totally normal thing!) In her downtime, she likes to play board games, farming sims, and old-school Final Fantasy. IX to be specific. It is the best, and that is a hill she will die on.
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