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What 2D game had/has the best backgrounds?
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What an awesome nostalgic trip. Was that an industry promo video or a commercial that really aired on tv?muphins said:
That Runaway game was beautiful and I had no idea about that Warcraft game. I've never been big on Warcraft, but seeing it as an adventure title is just magnetic in appeal for me.
elektrotal
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if there was any chance of old sierra games making it to xbla, i'd buy a 360 tonite.
Parallax Scroll
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Nice topic! My picks would be Metal Slug 1 and 2, Yoshi's Island, and Garou: Mark of the Wolves.
Last Blade 2 was great, also, I had forgotten about that.
There was an action RPG for Saturn that was very nice looking. Unfortunately, (all) action RPGs suck to me, so I can't remember the name right now.
I seem to remember Power Instinct: Matrimelee having nice backgrounds, too.
But I'd still say Daraku Tenshi wins this contest.
There was an action RPG for Saturn that was very nice looking. Unfortunately, (all) action RPGs suck to me, so I can't remember the name right now.
I seem to remember Power Instinct: Matrimelee having nice backgrounds, too.
But I'd still say Daraku Tenshi wins this contest.
The gameplay itself aside, for pure smile-inducing Capcom goodness, I loved Pocket Fighter/Gem Fighter's backgrounds!
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Screenshot 3 :lol
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Screenshot 3 :lol
GoutPatrol
Forgotten in his cell
jett said:
Man I forced myself to play through this piece of shit just because of the backdrops, but I couldn't take it. Fuck Kawazu.
I feel your pain. It's was a burden.
BudokaiMR2
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Gotta say I agree with most everyone on here, especially VP and Yoshi's island.
But as far as recent stuff(my memory sucks haha) I would have to say Touch Kirby. I was pretty surprised how good some of the levels look.
But as far as recent stuff(my memory sucks haha) I would have to say Touch Kirby. I was pretty surprised how good some of the levels look.
No offense, and keep in mind I respect your opinion...but from the imgs you posted Kirby looks pretty simplistic...regarding backgrounds. I believe Kirby 3 on the SFC looked better but well, I haven't beat the game...BudokaiMR2 said:Gotta say I agree with most everyone on here, especially VP and Yoshi's island.
But as far as recent stuff(my memory sucks haha) I would have to say Touch Kirby. I was pretty surprised how good some of the levels look.
A_Lee_N said:The backgrounds in Runaway: A Road Adventure are all pretty awesome.
Fuck... These shots and those from Monkey Island 3 make me so nostalgical.... Almost makes me shed a tear, because those days will never return! Just look at the graphics! Adventures games are STILL my fav. W0rd. Damn, adventures games rocked.
EDIT: This Runaway game... Was it ever released in Europe? I think i've would noticed this game if it was, me being an adventure freak and all. Anyone?
ourumov said:
The general look of Kirby (DS) isn't probably THAT amazing, but here's one good example of truly stunning backround:
http://media.nintendo.com/mediaFiles/2cdafffa-1d09-4587-919f-8895b7ecf083.jpg
Better pic (removed the grey surrounding): http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f339/SuomiDude/MagMount.jpg
SolidSnakex
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I'm not sure if they're the best, but they definetly look amazing. Seven for the PS2
BudokaiMR2
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ourumov said:
Yeah I didn't find the best images(Lazy and only looked for about a minute), the other poster put some better ones up.
Overall I really just liked the style, but it was really the first kirby game I played in earnest.
Kurosaki Ichigo
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Bartman3010
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Be it RPG or platformer?
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The Guivre
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I'm a little surprised at the lack of older adventure titles. I suppose they don't age all that well when you look back at them. But I was always rather taken with games like:
King's Quest VII
The Kyrandia series as well
And of course Quest for Glory
King's Quest VII
The Kyrandia series as well
And of course Quest for Glory
Agent Icebeezy
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It still pisses me off to this day that I paid for this game at full price, but I'd be lying if I didn't say the graphics on this game aren't amazing
Warm Machine
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masud said:
They started doing interesting things with the camera and started calling them names like Shen Mue and Resident Evil.
Walter Matthau
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ourumov said:
That backgrounds do get a lot better toward the end of the game, but overall the game is pretty lazy graphically.
Jesus Carbomb
From Water into Guinness
Radiant Silvergun had some great moments
You really have to see these backgrounds in motion to truly appreciate em though. That Blue City level in particular makes use of a vector style grid that covers the entire screen combined with some crazy fast scrolling, all atop a lit up cityscape making for great effect. The Moon boss speaks for itself... You have a moon, a subtle cloud effect, some stars, and a baddie that spans across the entire screen. So simple, yet sooo cool. One of my favorite moments in the game.
You really have to see these backgrounds in motion to truly appreciate em though. That Blue City level in particular makes use of a vector style grid that covers the entire screen combined with some crazy fast scrolling, all atop a lit up cityscape making for great effect. The Moon boss speaks for itself... You have a moon, a subtle cloud effect, some stars, and a baddie that spans across the entire screen. So simple, yet sooo cool. One of my favorite moments in the game.
Tr4nce said:
Yes, it was released in Spain and France at least. (It's a spanish game)
And the sequel was announced one year and half ago.
http://www.jeux-france.com/news11472_runaway-2-illustre.html
brandonh83
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Donkey Kong Country 1 and 2 for me... nothing terribly original, but damn beautiful nonetheless.
Parallax Scroll
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Hell yeah. I loved the moon part.Jesus Carbomb said:
Illuminati
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Developers decided that stories were no longer important in games.masud said: