What Game Do you Consider "Art"?

Let's face it. As gamers, we know that the video game industry is quite misunderstood, especially in terms of the breadth of storytelling, atmosphere, and its ability to evoke emotion.

Well, there are many games out there that can be viewed as art. What game does that for you and why?

For me:

Shadow of the Colossus.

The world it created; its subtle yet effective use of brilliant storytelling (almost through silence); the atmosphere created; the docile, and somewhat tragic nature of the giants, the "cinematography" and color tones effectively reflect the nature of the game; the players connection to Agro; and fantastic music in one whole package.

So what game do you consider art (which admittedlyhas very subjective interpretations)

Or if you think this topic is bonkers (yes, i said it), then post why.

Do whatever lol.

I consider all games art. I can't think of a single game that I WOULDN't consider art.

Portal

Mirror's Edge.

Every game is a piece of art, just some of those pieces of art are better than others.Mr_Splosher

FlowerAGMing

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Every game.

Mirror's Edge.

HerGuitar

I agree! Mirrors Edge for sure, Flower too and Bioshock maybe...

[QUOTE="Mr_Splosher"]Every game is a piece of art, just some of those pieces of art are better than others.AGMing

I consider all games art. I can't think of a single game that I WOULDN't consider art.

hxczuner

Oh c'mon... there are PLENTY. There was that game that you chased down terrorists, and you had a fist fight with Osama BenLauden a few years ago, with a bunch of flag-waving BS draped over it...

:lol:

... but I know what you meant.

For me, it's definitely "Beyond Good & Evil", the perfect game. I also think that "Etermal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem" is unsurpassed in artistic expression, the finest survival horror game ever programmed.

Though I didn't care for the game all that much, "BioShock" was a graphicly wonderful game too. I just didn't care for what they did with that beauty, is all.

[QUOTE="hxczuner"]

I consider all games art. I can't think of a single game that I WOULDN't consider art.

MonkeySpot

Oh c'mon... there are PLENTY. There was that game that you chased down terrorists, and you had a fist fight with Osama BenLauden a few years ago, with a bunch of flag-waving BS draped over it...

:lol:

... but I know what you meant.

For me, it's definitely "Beyond Good & Evil", the perfect game. I also think that "Etermal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem" is unsurpassed in artistic expression, the finest survival horror game ever programmed.

Though I didn't care for the game all that much, "BioShock" was a graphicly wonderful game too. I just didn't care for what they did with that beauty, is all.

[QUOTE="Mr_Splosher"]Every game is a piece of art, just some of those pieces of art are better than others.AGMing

[QUOTE="MonkeySpot"]

[QUOTE="hxczuner"]

I consider all games art. I can't think of a single game that I WOULDN't consider art.

frostybanana

Oh c'mon... there are PLENTY. There was that game that you chased down terrorists, and you had a fist fight with Osama BenLauden a few years ago, with a bunch of flag-waving BS draped over it...

:lol:

... but I know what you meant.

For me, it's definitely "Beyond Good & Evil", the perfect game. I also think that "Etermal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem" is unsurpassed in artistic expression, the finest survival horror game ever programmed.

Though I didn't care for the game all that much, "BioShock" was a graphicly wonderful game too. I just didn't care for what they did with that beauty, is all.

True, but I think we can all agree that punching Osama in the face... it's expression, sure... but art? I'll support Robert Maplethorp puting a bullwhip handle-first up someone's backside and taking a picture of it... but punching Osama?

:?

I'm just not ready to elevate that sort of irrational, blind, ethnocentrichatred to consideration as art... glad you like it, but I just can't. Especially because in the US, video games are getting put on trial again and value judgements from outside will be directly effected by representation from within. We need to show the governing body that games indeed ARE artistic and that they deserve to be protected under the Constitution.

So let's not bring up "Postal", shall we?

:lol:

I'm with you, everything should be protected to say what they wanna say, and art IS about interpretation by the individual... but you see my point, do you not?

:)

[QUOTE="frostybanana"]

[QUOTE="MonkeySpot"]

Oh c'mon... there are PLENTY. There was that game that you chased down terrorists, and you had a fist fight with Osama BenLauden a few years ago, with a bunch of flag-waving BS draped over it...

:lol:

... but I know what you meant.

For me, it's definitely "Beyond Good & Evil", the perfect game. I also think that "Etermal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem" is unsurpassed in artistic expression, the finest survival horror game ever programmed.

Though I didn't care for the game all that much, "BioShock" was a graphicly wonderful game too. I just didn't care for what they did with that beauty, is all.

MonkeySpot

True, but I think we can all agree that punching Osama in the face... it's expression, sure... but art? I'll support Robert Maplethorp puting a bullwhip handle-first up someone's backside and taking a picture of it... but punching Osama?

:?

I'm just not ready to elevate that sort of irrational, blind, ethnocentrichatred to consideration as art... glad you like it, but I just can't. Especially because in the US, video games are getting put on trial again and value judgements from outside will be directly effected by representation from within. We need to show the governing body that games indeed ARE artistic and that they deserve to be protected under the Constitution.

So let's not bring up "Postal", shall we?

:lol:

I'm with you, everything should be protected to say what they wanna say, and art IS about interpretation by the individual... but you see my point, do you not?

:)

Every game is a piece of art, just some of those pieces of art are better than others.Mr_Splosher

I consider Assassin's Creed II very artistic.

Bioshock, Resident Evil 1,2, and 4, Silent Hill 1-3, Shenmue, Super Mario 1,2,3, World, and 64, Donkey Kong Country 1-3, Metal Gear Solid, and Parasite Eve are all games that have had an impact on my life and sucked me into their worlds. I consider them to be the "Art" that I am interested in.

Strictly PS3 would be Bioshock, Uncharted 1&2, Bayonetta, and inFamous.

Really though, any game can be considered art. One mans trash is anothers treasure.

I liked Game Informer's argument for why Mass Effect 2 is art; the fact that you get attached to the characters, bond with them, gain or lose their loyalty, and at the end any of them can die based on the decisions of the player. The quality of writing that makes you form bonds with the characters is (to me) what makes Mass Effect 2 (and for that matter a part of movies, books, and comics) art.

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Okami

Metal Gear Solid Series. Great gameplay mixed with amazing storytelling. People complain and say it is just a movie but if you think about it that way you won't see the beuty of it. The story it tells is better than most movies out there. Also Bioshock 1 and 2, these are the only games that have emotionally impacted me in any way. I see them not only as art, but as Masterpieces.

I consider videogames (in general) to be an art form.

Braid. We need more games like it.

Bioshock for me. The story and presentation was amazing.

The entire Metal Gear Solid series, Shadow of Collosus, ICO, Heavy Rain, and Final Fantasy VII

I'd say MANY games are art. However, I consider Heavenly Sword to be the most artistic to my eyes, not my favorite game (even though it's somewhere in the top) but the style in it from graphics to gameplay to story is very artistic.

I consider all games a form of art. But, there is one game that truly shows artistic to me, and that's Okami.

gta san andreas...it was just the perfect mold of everything wanted in gta.

gta san andreas...it was just the perfect mold of everything wanted in gta.

MURDA_B

games can be art coz they look good? lol..... u have to be kidding......

Assassins Creed 1 / 2. - Beautiful recreation of Italian Renassiance and The Third Crusade.

I consider all video games works of art... some more desirable than others.

FlowerAGMing

I definitely agree that shadow of the colossus is art. Its absolutely beautiful. Can't wait fot the last guardian

I consider games that put a large focus on the story to be art, games like MGS4 and the Assassin's Creed series.