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[JaxJag]

While Mirror's Edge doesn't pull off technical feats found in franchises like Crysis, Killzone, and Gears. I think Mirror's Edge's clean minimalist look just flat-out holds up better than just about everything out there. Graphical masterpieces from earlier this generation are already showing their age. Mirror's Edge just continues to look outstanding.

There's no need to look any further than YouTube for the proof.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TERyxFfMqDk

 

[pieatorium]

yes

 

[Byronic Hero]

Sure it looks nice, but no.

 

[benny_a]

I think this generation was defined by third-person games. It was the genre (if you can call it that) with the most growth.

It would be one of these: Gears, Uncharted, GTA, RDR, AC, GoW

 

[Dictator93]

yes

No.

Sure it looks nice, but no.

Yes.

 

[JoshHood]

For me at least, yup.

 

[BocoDragon]

Actually I just bought the game, and I thought it was a poster child for "games from this-gen that have already greatly aged".

 

[elbourreau]

No.

 

[Canis lupus]

No, it looks nice but not the best.

 

[AniHawk]

I think this generation was defined by third-person games. It was the genre (if you can call it that) with the most growth.

It would be one of these: Gears, Uncharted, GTA, RDR, AC, GoW

those are the games that will age the most in the coming years. re4 still looks nice, but it's one of those things that's 'nice for that gen', like mgs on the psx.

this will have some trouble aging.

 

[SJRB]

It certainly has a unique style with it's super-colorful palettes and it's clinical look. Looks stunning as well.

I just think that, just like anything else, it's impossible to single out one game to be "the best" in anything.

 

[Elvin Atombender]

It looks great but I would probably prefer Journey.

 

[Tekku]

It's a beautiful game, but I don't think it will be remembered by many, sadly.

 

[Atraveller]

I agree that it is unique and appealing, but the most visually stunning game? Nah.

 

[Glass Rebel]

Someone post those insane PC screenshots. Game is absolutely stunning.

 

[bigbaldwolf86]

I doubt it

It was a fantastic game though. The gameplay and visuals were both done brilliantly.

 

[MarkusRJR]

Maybe. The people look hideous, but everything else is so gorgeous. I will say that the PC version is one of the best looking games this generation.

 

[SolarPowered]

It will definitely be one of them and it has a certain aesthetic that will complement all of it's technical strengths to boot. The gorgeous colors and shadows combined with the sleek city and white backdrop will age like a fine wine.

 

[ShinobiFist]

No. To me there's many games that fit that mold, due to artistic direction, Journey and Lords Of Shadow come to mind. Shit, the first Gears still looks great.

 

[doemaaan]

Can't wait to see Mirror's Edge 2 on Frostbite 3.

 

[Backfoggen]

Yes

 

[benny_a]

those are the games that will age the most in the coming years. re4 still looks nice, but it's one of those things that's 'nice for that gen', like mgs on the psx.

They will of course age, but I interpreted the question about the game that wowed people the most this generation, not how well it will hold up in the future.

They are not the same thing and I would have a different group of games that would fit into the second category.
KIrby's Epic Yarn, Journey, flower; Limbo; games with a strong stylized look.

 

[Lingitiz]

Its definitely up there at times. The PC version looks and runs incredibly.

 

[Amey]

Colors were a bit too saturated.
But their baked GI trick definitely left a lasting impression. PhysX effects were cool too.

 

[BrainZEROX]

Can't wait to see Mirror's Edge 2 on Frostbite 3.

With an Occulus Rift option. Now that would be even more stunning...

 

[speedpop]

It will be interesting to see how long Super Mario Galaxy holds up for.

 

[something fishy]

for me not at all. Nice enough but not my thing.

 

[Aguirre]

it will be looked back upon as the game most deserving of a sequel, but never getting one

Spoiler

;_;

 

[hooijdonk17]

ME is basically timeless, I can'foreseeit it aging at all. It was the visually most stunning game of the generation for me.

 

[twobear]

Red Dead Redemption. Climbing to the top of a cliff and seeing a vista open up ahead of you with the music drifting out the speakers was the most spine tingling experience of the generation.

 

[EatChildren]

The most visually stunning? For some, sure. For most, no, just because "visually stunning" is a very wide, subjective net. One of the most visually stunning, absolutely.

 

[Ceebs]

Was the first thing I installed to check out my new ultra hi res monitor when I first got it.

Game is still stunning. Even more so when you can crank the image quality up to insane levels.

 

[Router]

Mmmmmm Architectural porn.

 

[Neo Child]

Oculus rift was made for this game.

Mirrors Edge 2 on next gen would blow my mind. I loved the aesthetics of the first, gorgeous game and Great fun if not confusing at times

 

[MidnightCowboy]

It will be interesting to see how long Super Mario Galaxy holds up for.

I swear, Galaxy looks better than most current gen games.

 

[Sblargh]

"Most Visually Stunning", as in, needing to compete with all the other games released on the last 7 years or lose the single spot on some podium? I think not.

As a really good example of genuine art direction and good taste and something to be deeply appreciated? Sure! I love it!

 

[Tevos]

This thread sure makes me hope the Mirrors Edge 2 at E3 rumors are true.

 

[Shaanyboi]

Yes, and you'll NEVER see it ever.

 

[SolarPowered]

It will be interesting to see how long Super Mario Galaxy holds up for.

For as long as Dolphin and modern PCs will last.

 

[speedpop]

I swear, Galaxy looks better than most current gen games.

I agree too, but that mostly stems from its art direction than anything else concerning resolutions or power output. Heck, I still consider World of Warcraft as a beautiful game.

 

[ScreenSplitter]

Having a neat color gimmick does not automatically count as a style. Nor is it overall the most graphically impressive style.

 

[Dictator93]

"Most Visually Stunning", as in, needing to compete with all the other games released on the last 7 years or lose the single spot on some podium? I think not.

As a really good example of genuine art direction and good taste and something to be deeply appreciated? Sure! I love it!

Like i mentioned above. I think it cannot be the most visually stunning game due to the staticness of its world (which is the only reason why it looks the way it does with its crazy baked radiosity).

It looks really good in stills.. but at times it looks incredibly motionless when in game.

But it does win for most consistent and planned art direction probably. Everything feels very right in the game (maybe not the NPC models though).

 

[ShinobiFist]

I swear, Galaxy looks better than most current gen games.

Yup, that game has some great art direction and the music is one of the best this gen, too bad it was a Mario game.

 

[Buckethead]

Underrated game, overrated visuals.

 

[Screaming Meat]

I reckon it'll be looked back upon as a missed opportunity for the evolution of movement in First Person gaming. Why has no other game, apart from the utter bollocks that is Blink, taken onboard any of its awesome ideas...?

 

[Artemisia]

Yup, that game has some great art direction and the music is one of the best this gen, too bad it was a Mario game.

 

[Majmun]

I liked the game. I liked the graphics. But the look was a hit and miss.

It's so sterile, like you're in a huge laboratory.

 

[SpartanN92]

Uncharted 3 is this gens most graphically striking game.

For me Halo Reach is this gens best visually designed game.

 

[ShinobiFist]

LOL, Nintendo could have use those mechanics and visual flair on a different I.P.

 

[Artemisia]

LOL, Nintendo could have use those mechanics and visual flair on a different I.P.

oh, I see, I see.

I sort of agree. It would be nice to see Nintendo devote that much time and effort to a new IP.