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What is the most beautiful game?
- Thread starter sn00zer
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I can't back it uo with fancy screenshots, but to me Final Fantasy X-2 is the prettiest, most gourgous game this gen, It strikes the perfect balance between not-really-realistic and making it absolutely plausible that the things you do see on screen could actually exist.
The grass plain level in particular is just dropping jaws left and right. But even if you're just following the main story, there's no shortage of beauty.
(I'm not arguing the quality of the game right here, right now, just the looks)
The grass plain level in particular is just dropping jaws left and right. But even if you're just following the main story, there's no shortage of beauty.
(I'm not arguing the quality of the game right here, right now, just the looks)
Bigdrbingo
Neo Member
First game that comes to mind is Skullgirls.
eighty(one)
Member
There are so many amazing looking games. The first 2 that come to mind:
Mirrors Edge
and
REmake
Mirrors Edge
and
REmake
NipplesAndToes23
Member
It's still Okami for me.
This is always such a difficult question to answer. On one hand, I want to praise current developments in graphical beauty, but on the other, I want to praise games that were miles ahead of the competition of their time.
Going by games that are beautiful today, Witcher 2, Dark Souls, Journey, TLoU, and countless artistically-centered games (Limbo, Borderlands, etc.) come to mind.
As for games that blew me away in the time they were released, FF7-9/Parasite Eve, Wind Waker, REmake (it can almost stand up to current-gen graphics imo), and Metroid Prime were far ahead of their time, just to name a few. Looking back on it, the Gamecube was one hell of a powerful system when in the right hands.
Going by games that are beautiful today, Witcher 2, Dark Souls, Journey, TLoU, and countless artistically-centered games (Limbo, Borderlands, etc.) come to mind.
As for games that blew me away in the time they were released, FF7-9/Parasite Eve, Wind Waker, REmake (it can almost stand up to current-gen graphics imo), and Metroid Prime were far ahead of their time, just to name a few. Looking back on it, the Gamecube was one hell of a powerful system when in the right hands.
purpletentacle
Member
Kentucky Route Zero is gorgeous.
Wow, this looks great. Never heard of it before. Worth the $25?
Epicus.Furor
Member
Some RARE love...
Okami
Journey
Shadow of the Colossus
Not only were these three absolutely gorgeous, they were some of the most incredible experiences I've ever had as fan of video games. The sights, the score, the cohesive aesthetic and its consistency, how well they immersed you into the world, gameplay, etc...
These are honorable mentions, some actually have art that matches the three I listed but aren't quite there with everything else.
Trine 2
Wind Waker
Folklore
Muramasa
Super Mario Galaxy (both entries)
Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
Muramasa: The Demon Blade (I'll never forget that run through the field at sunset or the climb up Mt. Fuji)
Dragon's Crown
King of Fighters XIII
Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time
Kirby's Epic Yarn (in terms of cohesive aesthetic, this one is right up there with the best)
I can't wait to get my hands on Puppeteer and Rayman Legends. I've played their demos to death because of the impressive visuals and tight gameplay. If both can deliver a solid experience, they're definitely joining the list because DAMN. Let's hope we get Bravely Default overseas in the near future. Akihiko Yoshida art + prerendered handpainted backgrounds + low poly art = Heaven.
Journey
Shadow of the Colossus
Not only were these three absolutely gorgeous, they were some of the most incredible experiences I've ever had as fan of video games. The sights, the score, the cohesive aesthetic and its consistency, how well they immersed you into the world, gameplay, etc...
These are honorable mentions, some actually have art that matches the three I listed but aren't quite there with everything else.
Trine 2
Wind Waker
Folklore
Muramasa
Super Mario Galaxy (both entries)
Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
Muramasa: The Demon Blade (I'll never forget that run through the field at sunset or the climb up Mt. Fuji)
Dragon's Crown
King of Fighters XIII
Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time
Kirby's Epic Yarn (in terms of cohesive aesthetic, this one is right up there with the best)
I can't wait to get my hands on Puppeteer and Rayman Legends. I've played their demos to death because of the impressive visuals and tight gameplay. If both can deliver a solid experience, they're definitely joining the list because DAMN. Let's hope we get Bravely Default overseas in the near future. Akihiko Yoshida art + prerendered handpainted backgrounds + low poly art = Heaven.
RoninChaos
Member
I think WoW is incredibly underrated, visually.
I actually took a very similar screenshot to that a while back, except a lot higher quality/resolution.
Evil Monkey DTT
Banned
I'm sorry people, but this is the correct answer
I'm sorry people, but this is the correct answer
Goddamn, this game needs a HD remaster. (lol never happening)
CalvinCrack
Banned
It looks like most stuff isn't textured.
You should play in at 1080p in Dolphin on your PC if it's fairly powerful.
Hoya Destroyer
Member
If we are talking pure beauty, its hard to go past DoA5...
Funchameleon
Banned
I'm spurtin' here
LOL @ you for thinking Square Enix put something awesome like that on VC anywhere. They don't give a fuck about games not called Final Fantasy in terms of VC.
There is no legal way outside of buying the PAL or JP cart. Square Enix doesn't give a crap about Enix games for re-releases. It's probably any accident they put out ActRaiser when VC first launched.
Besides, Nintendo's digital stores are tied to the hardware. You can only ever log into the stores from the region of your console. So your suggestion wouldn't work anyway.
[... etc... ]
at some point mods should slap you on the wrist for not including a name. it really is incredibly annoying.
Its Myst
Looks like Star Citizen.
Phoenician_Viking
Banned
As far as i am concerned God Of War games in general are the most beautiful game i have ever played or watched for that matter. The art, the mythology, and the level design are second to none.
sechsterangriff
Member
TheRealTalker
Banned
Blackthorn
"hello?" "this is vagina"
As much as I felt fairly underwhelmed by the game overall, BioShock Infinite was one of the most impressive, well, anythings I've ever seen. The animation and vibrancy is like golden age Disney or Ghibli levels of visual brilliance. That final third or so, well, anyone who played knows what I mean.
Recently, I'm heavily biased on this one cus it's consuming my every free moment, but FFXIV:ARR is about as good as it gets in terms of art direction. A dream come true for me to have an MMO world directed by Yoshida. It's grand-scale fantasy stuff but still operates with some restraint, which gives it a grace and serenity that Western fantasy art rarely achieves. Can't wait to get a mount and just be an in-game photographer for a day or two.
Recently, I'm heavily biased on this one cus it's consuming my every free moment, but FFXIV:ARR is about as good as it gets in terms of art direction. A dream come true for me to have an MMO world directed by Yoshida. It's grand-scale fantasy stuff but still operates with some restraint, which gives it a grace and serenity that Western fantasy art rarely achieves. Can't wait to get a mount and just be an in-game photographer for a day or two.
velociraptor
Junior Member
Instead of simply posting tons of shots, care to name the game? This applies to everyone. Ugh.
Blackthorn
"hello?" "this is vagina"
At that stage, saying "Skyrim" would be like saying "canvas".
yeah. i eddited the title to make that clear .
Blackthorn
"hello?" "this is vagina"
Awesome shot though! Sometimes the mod community is the best art director there is, when it's not covering everything in tits and bloom.
right you are
while i am at it . here have another one .
gotta love real skin mods and a crapload of character tweaking .
petran79
Banned
Regarding 2D cartoony art, one of the best games was Toonstruck. The amount of effort that went into the design and animation cost so much that it increased the budget and game arrived incomplete. Also voice actors were perhaps the most prolific to have featured in a video game. Would love to see a sequel with the remaining artwork
Edwards_Omatic
Member
Not counting games that aren't released, Bioshock Infinite gets my vote, with The Last of Us coming a close second.
Obviously stuff like Crysis 3 is graphically superior and looks more realistic, but in terms of aesthetic, Bioshock is more beautiful.
Obviously stuff like Crysis 3 is graphically superior and looks more realistic, but in terms of aesthetic, Bioshock is more beautiful.
It's the worst thing about otherwise great threads like this.
I wish you were required to include game/character/etc. names with screenshots in such threads.
Silentium
Member
Anything in the hands of Dead End Thrills
EVE Online
Mirror's Edge
Half-Life 2
RAGE
Imgur compression their website has HQ images
EVE Online
Mirror's Edge
Half-Life 2
RAGE
Imgur compression
their website has HQ images
jim2point0
Banned
Anything in the hands of Dead End Thrills
No kidding. Should also include (courtesy of DET):
Tomb Raider
Bulletstorm
Zeno Clash 2
yeah, I picked those Journey screens on purpose.
After playing the demo I was under the same assumption that the whole game is sand and brown. It's not.
I got it during the PS+ sale for $3.75 (which feels criminal) but I'll be honest I wasn't super overly impressed by the demo. It didn't click for some reason. But once I got a little further and saw how the online experience worked my view changed immensely.
But hands down flat out gorgeous. Some of the other effects and mechanics in the game, the way they're rendered, they're just beautiful...
so yes, do yourself a favor and grab it ASAP.