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[Romez]

Wind Waker on the Gamecube. That shit doesn't age, it still holds up to this day.

 

[inm8num2]

The Last Express

Riven

 

[sn00zer]

This might be the most subjective question I've ever seen posed on GAF.

Anything less subjective always boils down into arguments over what visual design/IQ/graphics all mean and its no fun
EDIT: Hokumon looks great as well

 

[Qurupeke]

Trine 2.

 

[Succinct Verbosity]

Curse of Monkey Island is the only game that truly seems to evoke the feeling of a good Saturday morning cartoon.

 

[Regiruler]

Sonic Colors.

 

[Winterfang]

This quickly devolved into game I like thread.

 

[Coolwhip]

World of Warcraft. Dated tech, but lovely artstyle.

 

[NinjamicWZ]

Some nice choices in this thread. Can't argue with Journey or Rayman Legends. I'm also very inclined to throw in Dragon's Crown. The renaissance-style background vistas really push it over the edge imo

For an oldie, I always found Heart of Darkness on PS1 to be a very beautiful game in motion:

I would die for a widescreen, HD remake of that using today's flattened 2.5D techniques ala Rayman Legends, and all new FMV scenes/integration.

Symphony of the Night has my heart, as well, despite being not particularly astounding visually. The word beautiful is the first word I would apply to it.

 

[wmlk]

Ōkami

Not just that, but easily the best game I have ever played. The freedom that you feel in this game is incredible.

 

[Frologic]

Mirror's Edge

Ah yes the "take a screenshot anywhere and frame it" game.

 

[fuzzyreactor]

ICO

Stalker COP

Killzone 2

FF7

RE Remake

and of course wind waker, journey, flower

 

[BumblebeeCody]

I have to repost this.

I'm also going to purposefully piss of Jim Sterling and post Gears of War pictures because I honestly think this game had its moments.

 

[NullPointer]

So many gorgeous games, with so many more to come.

These are great times to be into games.

 

[Exploding8]

This thread so beautiful T.T

 

[antitrop]

I think the most beautiful game ever created is Bioshock Infinite.

 

[wizard]

Viva piñata

 

[Portugeezer]

Still Windwaker.

 

[Toth]

FF13 is still one of the most beautiful games out there, despite being almost 4 years old.

 

[lt519]

This thread so beautiful T.T

Came here to post Ni No Kuni, fell in love with it.

 

[MercuryLS]

Will never be topped.

 

[walking fiend]

Super Mario Galaxy.

Alice in Wonderland - DSi

 

[velociraptor]

Mirror's Edge incoming...

 

[Represent.]

Just for you(and me...and everyone else)


One that stands out to me though:

Hell yes. amazing scenery. ND nailed the atmosphere in that scene.


Castlevania: Lords of Shadow

 

[Host Samurai]

Great art & creature designs. This game will always look amazing

 

[Katyusha]

Ōkami

Not just that, but easily the best game I have ever played. The freedom that you feel in this game is incredible.

I wholeheartedly agree

 

[televator]

All great responses so far. For me it'll probably always be Shadow.

I'll probably keep coming back to this world forever.

Yeah, that's it for me. It's like walking into a work of art. Meticulously detailed landscapes and vistas liter the entire game and like 60% of that is off the beaten path. It just left me in awe in a two fold sort of way.

 

[LastNac]

Just for you(and me...and everyone else)
More Wind Waker running on the Dolphin in 1080p

One that stands out to me though:

My man!

One of the few moments I have gotten watery eyed over the visuals. Breathtaking.

 

[megabytecr]

Trine 2, Wind Waker, Any Mario Galaxy, Metroid Prime 3

Uncharted 2-3, Pikmin 3, Mirror's Edge, Kirby's Epic Yarn, Portal 2

Personal favorite is Metroid Prime 3, that game breaths in atmosphere.

Been playing Trine 2 on Wii U and it is simply bursting with detail and color.

Wow this thread has made me want to try SoTC, and so many good looking Wii games like Xenoblade, Galaxy, Kirby's Yarn, Muramasa and Okami.

 

[MoogleWizard]

Wind Waker, Chrono Trigger, REmake, Final Fantasy IX, Castlevania: SotN

Honorable mention: Chrono Cross

I'd love an HD game with this art style, bring back the colors!

 

[Marvel]

TLOU.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow

Uncharted 2 and 3.

Bioshock 1 and Infinite.

God of War 3 and Ascension

Trine 2.

Rayman Legends.

Journey.

Mas Effect 2.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Metro Last Light should be up there. It may not be colorful, but the sheer detail, desolation and effects make it absolutely mesmerizing.

 

[Jobbs]

mic dropped.

 

[bidguy]

I think the most beautiful game ever created is Bioshock Infinite.

yeah its amazing
its a shame that current gen held it back but im sure irrational has something cooking for next gen

 

[Adry9]

Soon...

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Captures the anime series perfectly

 

[nizerifin]

Gotta represent.

 

[Nickle]

Xenoblade.

Better Resolution- http://d28xlskrkqci73.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Xenoblade-Chronicles-Screenshot-2.png

 

[Omotesando]

The collosi are its inhabitants, the sheer grandeur of riding Agro through this majestic land is mesmerizing. Still my top most beautifull game.

Journey comes close.

and....

 

[bigfunkychiken]

Journey. I started and finished the game yesterday. The art direction is amazing, the sand is beautiful, and draw distance is goddamn impressive, not to mention the sand-sliding is the funnest thing I've ever done in a game.

actually, a tie between Journey and Dark Souls. DS looks fucking ridiculous when it's downsampled.

edit: I forgot Mirror's Edge.

 

[Fezan]

All my choices are mentioned beside locOroco papton and folklOre

 

[Mr. Poolman]

The most beautiful 3D game to me is Alice: Madness Returns.

And the most beautiful 2D game is Sword and Sorcery!

 

[GoldPunch]

Ni No Kuni and Killzone 2

 

[Sojgat]

Mark of the Wolves

 

[Hofmann]

Love threads like this one. Keep'em coming.

 

[chemicals]

Kameo

 

[Ra1den]

Mark of the Wolves

Holy shit just noticed those flags are like the GAF logo.

 

[jgmo870]

El Shaddai

 

[CaptainGyro]

After skimming this thread and seeing the screenshots, these games really stood out to me:

Okami
El Shaddai
Windwaker
Rayman Legends
Muramasa
Dragons Crown
Xenoblade
Pop 2008
Machinarium


I totally don't see what's so amazing about that Journey pic

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Ōkami

Not just that, but easily the best game I have ever played. The freedom that you feel in this game is incredible.

Hard to argue with that. Such a visual feast.