Pretty graphics > Realistic graphics?

I agree on the topic title.

I prefer nice graphics than realistic. Shiny graphics is not good. I also prefer PS2's graphics than PS3's.

Best graphics for me are Hitman Blood Money (PS2), Rogue Galaxy, FFX, and Okami. For landscape, nothing beats Shadow of the Colossus.

For me, those games mentioned above have better graphics than the current gen.

Agreed. It rather have pretty, immersive graphics that fit well with the game, than those who try for the realistic look. I really do hate those games that have that "shiny" gleen to them. It ruins it for me cause its crap. lol

GTA4 is sorta on the right track, as they will prolly move towards realistic graphics and away from the cartoony visual of old. The did a pretty good job and can only improve from here on out if they stay on this course.

Lately i've come to admire Armed Assaults effort for realistic Visuals that aren't "over the top"

I agree on the topic title.

I prefer nice graphics than realistic. Shiny graphics is not good. I also prefer PS2's graphics than PS3's.

Best graphics for me are Hitman Blood Money (PS2), Rogue Galaxy, FFX, and Okami. For landscape, nothing beats Shadow of the Colossus.

For me, those games mentioned above have better graphics than the current gen.

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You make it sound as if realistic graphics are all the PS3 does when nothing could be further from the truth. :| If honestly believe in what you wrote then you definitely haven't seen the likes of R&C, Ninja Gaiden, and LBP.

There were 8-bit games that were immersive, because the graphics told a story.

Realism looks great on the first glance, but it's the artistry that keeps you coming back.

Gears of War is a decent example. It had great graphics, but the setting - a post apocalyptic landscape - the ruins of a great empire - really make the technology work.

I've notice that as games try to emulate reality, they are abolishing everything that made games great to begin with.

Games have always been, for me, comic book-eque rather than realistic. I'm glad some games are aiming for realism, but I don't think it's for any and every genre.

I think it's just better to have variety.

Seems like most of the people in this thread have a different definition of realistic than I do. Games like Gears and GTA4 look more like an attempt to emulate graphic novels (more specifically, gritty but exaggerated stuff like the work of Frank Miller) than an attempt to be realistic.CarnageHeart

Yeah, GTAIV doesn't try to be realistic at all...

Anyway, the reason games prefer pretty graphics over realistic graphics is because the pallete that reality gives us is rather limited and dull in comparison. And this topic reminds me of a futurama quote: "This is SuperHDTV; It looks better than real life!" (not the exact words but close enough).

[QUOTE="CarnageHeart"]Seems like most of the people in this thread have a different definition of realistic than I do. Games like Gears and GTA4 look more like an attempt to emulate graphic novels (more specifically, gritty but exaggerated stuff like the work of Frank Miller) than an attempt to be realistic.gameguy6700

Yeah, GTAIV doesn't try to be realistic at all...

Anyway, the reason games prefer pretty graphics over realistic graphics is because the pallete that reality gives us is rather limited and dull in comparison. And this topic reminds me of a futurama quote: "This is SuperHDTV; It looks better than real life!" (not the exact words but close enough).

If GTA consisted only of buildings, you would make a compelling point. Take a look at the characters.