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[Shalashaska161]

Graphical king of that generation, in my opinion, or at least a damn good contender. The framerate might have gone to shit, but Rare was doing incredible shit with the N64 that nobody else was.

Ya that water reflection alone is insane. No idea how the hell they managed to pull that game off.

 

[jbueno]

As it has been shown, 2D games have the potential to be timeless, specially if played on a proper CRT setup. Some examples off from the top of my head.

Last Blade 2 (NeoGeo, 1998).

Garou Mark of the Wolves (NeoGeo, 1999).

Metal Slug 3 (NeoGeo, 2000).

Warzard / Red Earth (CPS3, 1996).

DoDonPachi (Cave 1st Gen Hardware, 1997).

ESP Ra. De (Cave 1st Gen Hardware, 1998).

Super Metroid (Snes, 1994).

Chronno Trigger (Snes, 1995).

Castlevania Symphony of the Night (PlayStation, 1997).

Astal (Sega Saturn, 1995).

 

[DragonKnight]

Kirby's Adventure (NES, 1993)



Still amazed that the NES could pull off graphics like this. The slowdown if more than three enemies were on screen was a little heinous, though.

Holy shit this screenshot looks like it's assets were re-used to make Eagle's Tower in LA. Mindblown.

 

[pa22word]

What's the cut off for "last gen" as far as PC games go? Asking before I make a fool of myself ._.

 

[Tain]

There are countless good-looking old games.

like Captain Commando fuck yeah

 

[Michan]

Banjo-Kazooie was beautiful at its time of release. Tooie still holds up very well today (played recently). Google yields hardly any decent screenshots, though

 

[McLovin]

Wow some of these hold up surprisingly well.

 

[Conciliator]

Another World (1991):

Jesus that looks magnificent. Talk about holding up. There cannot be another game from 1991 that looks half that good. Never played it incidentally, anyway know the best way to get my hands on a playable version of this?

 

[Shig]

Um Jammer Lammy:

 

[ThisWreckage]

Shenmue blew my mind when I played in Dreamcast. To me, that was the biggest jump in graphics I can recall. From going to PS2 games to Shenmue was mind boggling.

 

[Lion Heart]

It has an extremely bizarre color palette that I've always enjoyed.

The original Piss Filter™

Chrono Cross

Edit: imagine an HD remake

In Cold Blood

 

[BobsRevenge]

Jesus that looks magnificent. Talk about holding up. There cannot be another game from 1991 that looks half that good. Never played it incidentally, anyway know the best way to get my hands on a playable version of this?

GOG.com has it for cheap. http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/another_world_15th_anniversary_edition

But be prepared to hate yourself, this world, and everything physical and metaphysical that you could ever think to exist while playing it. Prepared to look into the pointlessness of your existence with lucid eyes and say back, "I'm not scared."

It's the most frustrating game I've ever played, and so not worth trying to beat no language can properly express my feelings on it.

edit: btw, most the 2d games people are posting have really bad art-direction.

 

[IceCold]

Donkey Kong Country 2

Seiken Densetsu 3/ Secret Of Mana 2

 

[herzogzwei1989]

Forgotten Worlds - Arcade - 1988

 

[Pyrrhus]

Jesus that looks magnificent. Talk about holding up. There cannot be another game from 1991 that looks half that good. Never played it incidentally, anyway know the best way to get my hands on a playable version of this?

Yeah, that looks really good. But I think it's actually from the Another World 15th Anniversary Edition remake, though. That can be bought at gog.com for about $10 I think.

 

[Aku-Audi]

Jesus that looks magnificent. Talk about holding up. There cannot be another game from 1991 that looks half that good. Never played it incidentally, anyway know the best way to get my hands on a playable version of this?

There is a Hardcore Gaming 101 article that details the different versions up till the handhelds.

 

[SatelliteOfLove]

I like showing this one off from SMT3 due to the use of flat matte colors and shadow, which bridges the art direction and graphics engine brilliantly.

 

[Amagon]

I like showing this one off from SMT3 due to the use of flat matte colors and shadow, which bridges the art direction and graphics engine brilliantly.

How do people not bother reading the OP?

 

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure

I would kill for a proper remake of this. One of my favorite 2D platformers.

 

[stb]

Another World (1991):

Chinner got it.

 

[wyvern_bloodfist]

Actraiser 2 SNES, i loved that i played this when i was 14 years olds ( I'm now 33).

 

[jett]

Another World (1991):

That's from he recent remastering with redone backgrounds.

CHINNER FAIL









I agree 100%. Still the ultimate and most fully-realized cinematic game ever made.

 

[Poimandres]

It's not a very good screenshot, but Heart of Darkness (PS1/PC)

 

[ArtistDude88]

4. No CG!

Darn, and I was about to post some MYST, hehe

 

[Augemitbutter]

guess i'm too late with my suikoden II love, oh well.

Neo Geo should dominate this thread anyway.

King of Fighters 99.

 

[Aku-Audi]

Quackshot (Genesis)

Donald Duck: Mahou No Boshi (SNES)

Samurai Warrior: The Battles of Usagi Yojimbo (C64)

 

[Vinci]

Thus far, Another World and CBFD stand out the most. I would have posted Another World if it weren't already in here 'cause it's unreal how well it continues to hold up.

 

[McNei1y]

Graphical king of that generation, in my opinion, or at least a damn good contender. The framerate might have gone to shit, but Rare was doing incredible shit with the N64 that nobody else was.

The whole game looked fantastic - the hub area was amazing. Also, the rave chapter still looks great today. I randomly played that chapter the other day and the light shows, the shadows, and, well, basically everything was outstanding... Not to mention the music of that chapter but that has nothing to do with this topic.

I couldn't find a picture or a good playthrough of the chapter but here's some cool dancing and drunk conker.

edit:

(not sure a youtube screenshot does it justice)

 

[geebee]

I forget exactly how the game works but it changes I promise.

Why are you even arguing it? You posted a screenshot of the PS2 version.. when was the last time you played Nights on Saturn?

 

[Blablurn]

I agree with MGS1! Especially on PSP, it looks still pretty good. I can still play it today without thinking "uuuugh".

 

[Dance Inferno]

No One Lives Forever, 2000, PC. Awesome, awesome, awesome game. Everytime I look back at this game, I weep for the state of FPS today.

 

[N4Us]

The Fallen Angels (Arcade/1997)

 

[Karak]

Whoops didn't see that we couldn't post pics of PS2 era stuff. I am out.

 

[Tain]

cmon son, read the op

 

[Tagg9]

Wow, people really can't read.

Spyro had a wonderfully colorful art style that still holds up today.

 

[ampere]

Not sure if it counts since this appears to be rendered on a more modern PC, but:

Grim Fandango.

The art style is still beautiful.

 

[BocoDragon]

As it has been showed, 2D games have the potential to be timeless, specially if played on a proper CRT setup. Some examples off from the top of my head.

Last Blade 2 (NeoGeo, 1998).
http://i.imgur.com/KHa46.jpg

Garou Mark of the Wolves (NeoGeo, 1999).
http://i.imgur.com/EKShp.png

Metal Slug 3 (NeoGeo, 2000).
http://i.imgur.com/N9yar.jpg

Warzard / Red Earth (CPS3, 1996).
http://i.imgur.com/5MQit.png

DoDonPachi (Cave 1st Gen Hardware, 1997).
http://i.imgur.com/NbALW.png

ESP Ra. De (Cave 1st Gen Hardware, 1998).
http://i.imgur.com/MnZIf.png

Super Metroid (Snes, 1994).
http://i.imgur.com/ITZT7.jpg

Chronno Trigger (Snes, 1995).
http://i.imgur.com/Fse3i.jpg

Castlevania Symphony of the Night (PlayStation, 1997).
http://i.imgur.com/18Q2r.jpg

Astal (Sega Saturn, 1995).
http://i.imgur.com/IEbgm.jpg

This post wins the thread.

 

[AlteredBeast]

All the posts in here with emulator/upscaled/anti-aliased pictures are embarrassing. Bad enough some of you remember some of these games with rose-tinted glasses, but then you confirm your memories with super-clean shots straight from newer generation remakes or emulators.

As said before, Neo Geo always wins this thread. That old ass hardware was pumping out amazing stuff over 10 years after release!!

Other ones I didn't see, for the old timers, don't mind the emulator and revised pics!

Golvellius
Sega Master System
1987ish

Lord of the Sword
1988
Sega Master System

Streets of Rage 3
Genesis

Ranger-X
Genesis

Eternal Champions: Challenge from the Dark Side
Sega CD

Virtua Fighter 2
Arcade

Panzer Dragoon Zwei
Saturn

Shinobi III
Genesis (laughs at pretty much everything else ever made!)

Phantasy Star IV
Genesis

 

[PKrockin]

Aladdin (Genesis)

Panzer Dragoon Zwei
Saturn

I can't tell what the heck is going on in these screenshots.

 

[mr stroke]

NO on Panzer Dragoon. All those games really show their age. They look nasty by today's standards.

 

[mr stroke]

MKII

 

[RSLYG]

Arcade - Ninja Spirit (1988) by Irem

 

[Uncle Rupee]

NO on Panzer Dragoon. All those games really show their age. They look nasty by today's standards.

Maybe in screenshots, but PD Zwei still looks great when you see it in action.

 

[Corky]

Symphony of the night, I'll love the looks of this game until the day I die...

 

[Kabouter]

PS: I always loved this one also Theme Hospital (1997 - 1998). I can't seem to find a game similar to this one. I miss you Bullfrog

http://i.imgur.com/QzNck.gif[IMG][/QUOTE]
Have you ever tried 'Startopia' (2001)?

 

[Hanmik]

I remember the first tim I saw this game in action..

Shadow of the Beast 1989 Amiga 500

amazing graphics for that time.. Psygnosis knew their stuff..

 

[Joseph Merrick]

(sentinel)

 

[Galdelico]

Glad the most games I came here to name have already been mentioned.

A few others:

- Keio Yugekitai Katsugekihen (Keio Flying Squadron 2) - Saturn

- Golden Axe: The Duel - Arcade/Saturn

- Gear Fighter Dendoh - PS

- Defender of the Crown - Amiga

 

[linko9]

DoDonPachi

I still consider it to be the best looking game of all time.

Dragon Quest 6. Incredible looking game.

 

[bjaelke]

I see other (pc) titles from 2000, so I guess this goes as well: