As technology evolves, newer entries to a game series look graphically superior compared to the older games. However, that doesn't mean that we can't prefer how older entries in a game looked, and think that the newer games look worse in comparison. There's a lot that goes into making a game look good, whether you prefer the art style, aesthetic, or just appreciating small little details that go a long way for you. For example, a lot of people prefer the look of Super Mario World to New Super Mario Bros.
The currently active Pokémon Sun/Moon thread made me realize how much I appreciated the Generation V Pokémon games on the Nintendo DS. Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are my favourite looking games in the series because of many reasons. There's a nice marriage of 2D and 3D, and its select fixed camera angles that give nice vignettes throughout the game. There are flourishes to the overworld that make the game feel alive and each area distinct. The game also looks beautiful in different weather conditions, as well as during different seasons (something that was exclusive to the Generation V games). To me, they look far superior to Pokémon X and Y or Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Here are some examples of what I mean:
So, which entry in your favourite video game series do you think has the best visuals? It doesn't necessarily have to be an older one! You could bring up multiple game franchises and talk about any particular entry in each of them, but if you have time, please include images or videos showcasing what you appreciate about that particular entry.
The currently active Pokémon Sun/Moon thread made me realize how much I appreciated the Generation V Pokémon games on the Nintendo DS. Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are my favourite looking games in the series because of many reasons. There's a nice marriage of 2D and 3D, and its select fixed camera angles that give nice vignettes throughout the game. There are flourishes to the overworld that make the game feel alive and each area distinct. The game also looks beautiful in different weather conditions, as well as during different seasons (something that was exclusive to the Generation V games). To me, they look far superior to Pokémon X and Y or Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Here are some examples of what I mean:
So, which entry in your favourite video game series do you think has the best visuals? It doesn't necessarily have to be an older one! You could bring up multiple game franchises and talk about any particular entry in each of them, but if you have time, please include images or videos showcasing what you appreciate about that particular entry.
It's downright gorgeous. If Nintendo made an HD console port for NX they'll have a tough time topping it for me.
