This blog post investigates how graphical fidelity and frame-time stutter affect player performance and experience in first-person shooter games. A custom FPS game was used to analyze the impact of different graphics settings and induced frametime spikes during gameplay. The study finds that while higher graphics quality improves perceived visual quality, frametime spikes have a more significant negative impact on perceived smoothness and performance. The research underscores the importance of managing frametime stability in FPS games to enhance player experience.