Honest non-fanboy question. Why do PS3 exclusives look so amazing?

[QUOTE="Maneil99"]

[QUOTE="PAL360"]

Then why do 360 exclusives look, at least, as good?

PAL360

No they don't.

So, are reviewers lying about Halo 4? It must be a conspiracy :o

No halo 4 review said it was the better looking then Killzone or Uncharted. The game looks bad, the ground textures are some of the worst I've ver seen.

The game is dead 1 month after launch.

[QUOTE="PAL360"]

[QUOTE="Maneil99"]

No they don't.

Maneil99

So, are reviewers lying about Halo 4? It must be a conspiracy :o

No halo 4 review said it was the better looking then Killzone or Uncharted. The game looks bad, the ground textures are some of the worst I've ver seen.

The game is dead 1 month after launch.

Dead? Huh...I guess that's why I was able to play so many multiplayer games last night...

And please. Try playing Halo 4 for once. It's on par with any and every one of the PS3's hardest hitters.

The power of teh cell!

PhazonBlazer

[QUOTE="PAL360"]

[QUOTE="Maneil99"]

No they don't.

Maneil99

So, are reviewers lying about Halo 4? It must be a conspiracy :o

No halo 4 review said it was the better looking then Killzone or Uncharted. The game looks bad, the ground textures are some of the worst I've ver seen.

The game is dead 1 month after launch.

Just to name a few:

Games Beat:

http://venturebeat.com/2012/11/01/halo-4-is-the-next-chapter-not-the-next-evolution-review/

Halo 4s stunning visuals represent a quantum leap for the series and a serious bump on nearly any other game franchise youd care to name. This game is endlessly beautiful.

NZ Gamer:

http://nzgamer.com/x360/reviews/1768/halo-4.html

Visually, the game is a feast for the eyes. It looks, quite simply, like a next-generation game, leaps and bounds better than anything else on consoles today.

Darkstation:

http://darkstation.com/reviews/xbox-360/halo-4/

Halo 4 has to be one of the most visually impressive console games to ever be released. Textures, faces, lighting, animation all blend seamlessly to create a near perfect visual masterpiece.

Impulsegamer:

http://www.impulsegamer.com/360halo4.html

I've probably never seen a first person shooter look so insanely detailed.

Electronic Theatre:

http://electronictheatre.co.uk/xbox360/xbox360-in-depth-reviews/26792/electronic-theatre-in-depth-review-halo-4

Halo 4 is quite possibly the best looking videogame on current-generation hardware.

ZTGameDomain:

http://www.ztgd.com/reviews/halo-4/

This is probably the best looking Xbox 360 game to date, and easily one of the best looking games this generation.

OXMUK:

http://www.oxm.co.uk/47230/reviews/halo-4-review/?page=1

The most beautiful shooter we've played.

Destructoid:

http://www.destructoid.com/review-halo-4-233109.phtml

Comparing Halo 3's visuals to Halo 4's is night and day, to the point that the former looks last-gen in comparison.

IGN:

http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/11/01/halo-4-review

Expect your jaw to drop at least once on every level of Halo 4s eight-mission campaign. Perhaps equal to Halo 4s monitor-melting visuals is its bar-none, best-in-class sound design.

Nowgamer:

http://www.nowgamer.com/xbox-360/xbox360-reviews/1658922/halo_4_review.html

Visually, Halo 4 is easily the best looking Halo game to date and it could be argued its one of the most technically impressive games of the year.

Xbox360Achievements:

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/halo-4/review/

Quite easily one of the best looking games on consoles with some of the most visually impressive cutscenes around to boot. Its a visual masterpiece.

Metro Gamecentral:

http://www.metro.co.uk/tech/games/916636-halo-4-review-running-rampant

The graphics are by far the best the series has ever seen and such a massive leap on from Halo Reach it almost feels like its on a different console.

Yahoo:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/halo-4-review-343-industries-takes-on-bungie-xbox-series-with-great-success-01112012.html

As one of the best-looking blockbusters ever made Halo 4 is an utterly compelling experience.

Planet Xbox 360:

http://www.planetxbox360.com/article_22106/Halo_4_Review

Graphically, 343 manages to swing for the fences and they're right where they need to be before taking the franchise towards the next generation.

C. Code Central:

http://c****cc.com/xbox360/rev/halo4review2.html

Graphically, Halo 4 stands above all the rest. There were several moments where I found myself gawking at the realism of the character models. Couple this with the hardly noticeable difference between the cutscenes and the actual campaign graphics.

Forbes:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2012/11/04/halo-4-is-easily-one-of-the-best-looking-xbox-360-games-of-all-time/

As someone who often plays on a PC with graphics that put most console games to shame, this was one of those rare moments with my Xbox 360 that I just stopped and stared. Halo 4 looks incredible.

Tech Deville:

http://techdeville.com/2012/11/04/halo-4-review/

Furthermore, the character models and designs are astounding. Theyre possibly one of the best human designs Ive seen in video games

Game Pandemic:

http://gamepandemic.webs.com/halo-4-review

It's been far too long since Halo has held the graphical dominance over other hit shooters, but finally the king is back.

Eurogamer Sweden:

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=sv&u=www.eurogamer.se/articles/2012-11-01-recension-halo-4

I found it difficult to believe my eyes during my journey through the exciting new campaign. Some environments are so detailed, high-resolution and grand that it is easy to believe that it is a state of the art gaming computer I sit and play on, not a nearly seven-year-old bracket. Om Halo 4 inte belönas med en rad utmärkelser för sina grafiska prestationer vid årets slut kommer jag att bli mycket upprörd. If Halo 4 is not rewarded with a number of awards for its graphics performance at the end, I will be very upset.

Digital Trends:

http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/halo-4-review-the-definition-of-playing-it-safe/

Halo 4 has some of the best graphics around, especially in the cinematics.

Pocket-Lint:

http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/6041/halo-4-xbox-360-game-review

The graphics in Halo 4 deserve their own section, simply because they are so good. Here is a game which has come right at the end of a consoles lifespan and worked some black magic with the hardware. Like Forza Horizon, the game frequently forces a double take, where only upon closer scrutiny does it become apparent the title is running on the Xbox 360.

Digital Foundry:

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-vs-halo-4

In an era where the likes of Naughty Dog and Sony Santa Monica have defined the graphical state-of-the-art with Uncharted and God of War, Xbox 360 finally has its own shot at the title343 Industries produced the most technologically advanced game ever made for Xbox 360

Cows and their false claims :(

[QUOTE="PAL360"]

[QUOTE="Maneil99"]

No they don't.

Maneil99

So, are reviewers lying about Halo 4? It must be a conspiracy :o

No halo 4 review said it was the better looking then Killzone or Uncharted. The game looks bad, the ground textures are some of the worst I've ver seen.

The game is dead 1 month after launch.

[QUOTE="Maneil99"]

[QUOTE="PAL360"]

So, are reviewers lying about Halo 4? It must be a conspiracy :o

PAL360

No halo 4 review said it was the better looking then Killzone or Uncharted. The game looks bad, the ground textures are some of the worst I've ver seen.

The game is dead 1 month after launch.

Just to name a few:

[Massive list of quotes from reviewers]

Cows and their false claims :(

Well, that seems to have shut him up pretty quick! :lol: Good show, sir! :D

Just to name a few:

*ownage*

Cows and their false claims :(

PAL360

/oh snap

[QUOTE="PAL360"]

[QUOTE="Maneil99"]

No halo 4 review said it was the better looking then Killzone or Uncharted. The game looks bad, the ground textures are some of the worst I've ver seen.

The game is dead 1 month after launch.

The_Game21x

Just to name a few:

[Massive list of quotes from reviewers]

Cows and their false claims :(

Well, that seems to have shut him up pretty quick! :lol: Good show, sir! :D

Forgive them bro. Cows would never accept the fact that even a third party game like Crysis 2 still looks better then all of $ony's first party games and the reviews were from the PlayStation sites:

http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2011/03/27/ps3-review-crysis-2/

"It comes as no surprise that the graphics of Crysis 2 are incredible. Its debatable if theyre the best ever, but theres no doubt that the level of detail achieved sets a high benchmark which all full retail games should be striving for."

http://www.psu.com/a011074/Crysis-2-Review?page=0

"The fact it is the best looking shooter on PlayStation 3."

http://www.playstationeuphoria.com/general/ps3-review-crysis-2.html

"Now for a game like Crysis 2 you can already tell that the graphics look simply jaw-dropping. Crytek achieved this by using their newest engine called CryEngine 3. This engine pretty much does the game justice and does a solid job running on PlayStation 3."

http://www.playstationeuphoria.com/general/ps3-review-crysis-2.html

"This is the best-looking console game to date."

[QUOTE="Vatusus"]

[QUOTE="Ly_the_Fairy"]

Because the games are ultra-linear?

TheEpicGoat

inFamous 2 is one of the best looking open-world games on consoles, only beaten maybe by RDR. But then again, the amount of stuff that happens on screen in inFamous 2 is way bigger than in RDR and still keeps a steady framerate.

Your logic is invalid

Infamous 2 doesn't look better than AC3, FC3 and hell I'd be as bold as to say it doesn't look better than Skyrim.

FC3 maybe not dont know, havent played it yet, I say its on par with AC3. Now Skyrim...? Are you f*ckin kidding me?

Hell, scratch that, looking back at AC3 it definitely is better looking than AC3. AC3 is not a better looking game than previous AC games. Only a different setting and better animations that give the illusion its better looking when its not. The snow was cool though, besides that AC3 is really nothing special. inFamous 2 is still better looking for me

now skyrim... I hope that was a joke honestly

[QUOTE="Maneil99"]

[QUOTE="PAL360"]

So, are reviewers lying about Halo 4? It must be a conspiracy :o

PAL360

No halo 4 review said it was the better looking then Killzone or Uncharted. The game looks bad, the ground textures are some of the worst I've ver seen.

The game is dead 1 month after launch.

Just to name a few:

Games Beat:

http://venturebeat.com/2012/11/01/halo-4-is-the-next-chapter-not-the-next-evolution-review/

Halo 4s stunning visuals represent a quantum leap for the series and a serious bump on nearly any other game franchise youd care to name. This game is endlessly beautiful.

NZ Gamer:

http://nzgamer.com/x360/reviews/1768/halo-4.html

Visually, the game is a feast for the eyes. It looks, quite simply, like a next-generation game, leaps and bounds better than anything else on consoles today.

Darkstation:

http://darkstation.com/reviews/xbox-360/halo-4/

Halo 4 has to be one of the most visually impressive console games to ever be released. Textures, faces, lighting, animation all blend seamlessly to create a near perfect visual masterpiece.

Impulsegamer:

http://www.impulsegamer.com/360halo4.html

I've probably never seen a first person shooter look so insanely detailed.

Electronic Theatre:

http://electronictheatre.co.uk/xbox360/xbox360-in-depth-reviews/26792/electronic-theatre-in-depth-review-halo-4

Halo 4 is quite possibly the best looking videogame on current-generation hardware.

ZTGameDomain:

http://www.ztgd.com/reviews/halo-4/

This is probably the best looking Xbox 360 game to date, and easily one of the best looking games this generation.

OXMUK:

http://www.oxm.co.uk/47230/reviews/halo-4-review/?page=1

The most beautiful shooter we've played.

Destructoid:

http://www.destructoid.com/review-halo-4-233109.phtml

Comparing Halo 3's visuals to Halo 4's is night and day, to the point that the former looks last-gen in comparison.

IGN:

http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/11/01/halo-4-review

Expect your jaw to drop at least once on every level of Halo 4s eight-mission campaign. Perhaps equal to Halo 4s monitor-melting visuals is its bar-none, best-in-class sound design.

Nowgamer:

http://www.nowgamer.com/xbox-360/xbox360-reviews/1658922/halo_4_review.html

Visually, Halo 4 is easily the best looking Halo game to date and it could be argued its one of the most technically impressive games of the year.

Xbox360Achievements:

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/halo-4/review/

Quite easily one of the best looking games on consoles with some of the most visually impressive cutscenes around to boot. Its a visual masterpiece.

Metro Gamecentral:

http://www.metro.co.uk/tech/games/916636-halo-4-review-running-rampant

The graphics are by far the best the series has ever seen and such a massive leap on from Halo Reach it almost feels like its on a different console.

Yahoo:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/halo-4-review-343-industries-takes-on-bungie-xbox-series-with-great-success-01112012.html

As one of the best-looking blockbusters ever made Halo 4 is an utterly compelling experience.

Planet Xbox 360:

http://www.planetxbox360.com/article_22106/Halo_4_Review

Graphically, 343 manages to swing for the fences and they're right where they need to be before taking the franchise towards the next generation.

C. Code Central:

http://c****cc.com/xbox360/rev/halo4review2.html

Graphically, Halo 4 stands above all the rest. There were several moments where I found myself gawking at the realism of the character models. Couple this with the hardly noticeable difference between the cutscenes and the actual campaign graphics.

Forbes:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2012/11/04/halo-4-is-easily-one-of-the-best-looking-xbox-360-games-of-all-time/

As someone who often plays on a PC with graphics that put most console games to shame, this was one of those rare moments with my Xbox 360 that I just stopped and stared. Halo 4 looks incredible.

Tech Deville:

http://techdeville.com/2012/11/04/halo-4-review/

Furthermore, the character models and designs are astounding. Theyre possibly one of the best human designs Ive seen in video games

Game Pandemic:

http://gamepandemic.webs.com/halo-4-review

It's been far too long since Halo has held the graphical dominance over other hit shooters, but finally the king is back.

Eurogamer Sweden:

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=sv&u=www.eurogamer.se/articles/2012-11-01-recension-halo-4

I found it difficult to believe my eyes during my journey through the exciting new campaign. Some environments are so detailed, high-resolution and grand that it is easy to believe that it is a state of the art gaming computer I sit and play on, not a nearly seven-year-old bracket. Om Halo 4 inte belönas med en rad utmärkelser för sina grafiska prestationer vid årets slut kommer jag att bli mycket upprörd. If Halo 4 is not rewarded with a number of awards for its graphics performance at the end, I will be very upset.

Digital Trends:

http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/halo-4-review-the-definition-of-playing-it-safe/

Halo 4 has some of the best graphics around, especially in the cinematics.

Pocket-Lint:

http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/6041/halo-4-xbox-360-game-review

The graphics in Halo 4 deserve their own section, simply because they are so good. Here is a game which has come right at the end of a consoles lifespan and worked some black magic with the hardware. Like Forza Horizon, the game frequently forces a double take, where only upon closer scrutiny does it become apparent the title is running on the Xbox 360.

Digital Foundry:

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-vs-halo-4

In an era where the likes of Naughty Dog and Sony Santa Monica have defined the graphical state-of-the-art with Uncharted and God of War, Xbox 360 finally has its own shot at the title343 Industries produced the most technologically advanced game ever made for Xbox 360

Cows and their false claims :(

This again? NONE of those say Halo 4 is better looking than PS3 exclusives. That was pointed out before already.

This again? NONE of those say Halo 4 is better looking than PS3 exclusives. That was pointed out before already.

Vatusus

"It's been far too long since Halo has held the graphical dominance over other hit shooters, but finally the king is back."

"Graphically, Halo 4 stands above all the rest. There were several moments where I found myself gawking at the realism of the character models. Couple this with the hardly noticeable difference between the cutscenes and the actual campaign graphics."

"I've probably never seen a first person shooter look so insanely detailed."

"Visually, the game is a feast for the eyes. It looks, quite simply, like a next-generation game, leaps and bounds better than anything else on consoles today"

Come again?

[QUOTE="Vatusus"]

This again? NONE of those say Halo 4 is better looking than PS3 exclusives. That was pointed out before already.

The_Game21x

"It's been far too long since Halo has held the graphical dominance over other hit shooters, but finally the king is back."

"Graphically, Halo 4 stands above all the rest. There were several moments where I found myself gawking at the realism of the character models. Couple this with the hardly noticeable difference between the cutscenes and the actual campaign graphics."

"I've probably never seen a first person shooter look so insanely detailed."

"Visually, the game is a feast for the eyes. It looks, quite simply, like a next-generation game, leaps and bounds better than anything else on consoles today"

Come again?

Didnt noticed those the last time PAL360 posted similar reviews. I thought they were the same. That still isnt proof of anything. Those are 4 perspectives. Others may think differently. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"

and the 3rd one you posted clearly statess "PROBABLY" and "FIRST PERSON SHOOTER". So that one is invalid. its only 3 perspectives that THINK its the best looking game on consoles. Until something like digital foundry or lens of truth do a clear comparisson between the best looking games its all speculation.

For ex, when Crysis 2 came out every review out there was stating it was the best looking game on consoles to date until:

http://www.lensoftruth.com/head2head-killzone-3-vs-crysis-2-analysis/

Although Crysis 2 looks fantastic on both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, the graphics crown still belongs toGuerrillas Killzone 3.

come again?

[QUOTE="The_Game21x"]

[QUOTE="PAL360"]

Just to name a few:

[Massive list of quotes from reviewers]

Cows and their false claims :(

TheXFiles88

Well, that seems to have shut him up pretty quick! :lol: Good show, sir! :D

Forgive them bro. Cows would never accept the fact that even a third party game like Crysis 2 still looks better then all of $ony's first party games and the reviews were from the PlayStation sites:

http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2011/03/27/ps3-review-crysis-2/

"It comes as no surprise that the graphics of Crysis 2 are incredible. Its debatable if theyre the best ever, but theres no doubt that the level of detail achieved sets a high benchmark which all full retail games should be striving for."

http://www.psu.com/a011074/Crysis-2-Review?page=0

"The fact it is the best looking shooter on PlayStation 3."

http://www.playstationeuphoria.com/general/ps3-review-crysis-2.html

"Now for a game like Crysis 2 you can already tell that the graphics look simply jaw-dropping. Crytek achieved this by using their newest engine called CryEngine 3. This engine pretty much does the game justice and does a solid job running on PlayStation 3."

http://www.playstationeuphoria.com/general/ps3-review-crysis-2.html

"This is the best-looking console game to date."

http://www.lensoftruth.com/head2head-killzone-3-vs-crysis-2-analysis/

Although Crysis 2 looks fantastic on both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, the graphics crown still belongs toGuerrillas Killzone 3.

again... come again?

[QUOTE="The_Game21x"]

[QUOTE="Vatusus"]

This again? NONE of those say Halo 4 is better looking than PS3 exclusives. That was pointed out before already.

Vatusus

"It's been far too long since Halo has held the graphical dominance over other hit shooters, but finally the king is back."

"Graphically, Halo 4 stands above all the rest. There were several moments where I found myself gawking at the realism of the character models. Couple this with the hardly noticeable difference between the cutscenes and the actual campaign graphics."

"I've probably never seen a first person shooter look so insanely detailed."

"Visually, the game is a feast for the eyes. It looks, quite simply, like a next-generation game, leaps and bounds better than anything else on consoles today"

Come again?

Didnt noticed those the last time PAL360 posted similar reviews. I thought they were the same. That still isnt proof of anything. Those are 4 perspectives. Others may think differently. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"

and the 3rd one you posted clearly statess "PROBABLY" and "FIRST PERSON SHOOTER". So that one is invalid. its only 3 perspectives that THINK its the best looking game on consoles. Until something like digital foundry or lens of truth do a clear comparisson between the best looking games its all speculation.

For ex, when Crysis 2 came out every review out there was stating it was the best looking game on consoles to date until:

http://www.lensoftruth.com/head2head-killzone-3-vs-crysis-2-analysis/

Although Crysis 2 looks fantastic on both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, the graphics crown still belongs toGuerrillas Killzone 3.

come again?

You said "none" of the reviewers said Halo 4 looked better than PS3 exclusives. I was just showing you that you're wrong.

And yes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That's why a single opinion from Lens of Truth can't invalidate all the others that believe otherwise.

But meh, I've maintained for years that there isn't a massive gulf between the PS3 and the 360, graphically and games like Halo 4 and Forza Horizon just reinforce that view.

[QUOTE="USS_Data"]

[QUOTE="GamerwillzPS"]

It is a known fact that PS3 is more powerful than the 360. Sony's 1st party developers knows the PS3 hardware and knows how to program code for it. Sony must have schooled the hell out of their devs beforehand with their dev kit.

Also, Sony's devs are just better unlike MS.

Rocker6

Our wannabe hermit goes ""MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO""

Yep, he tends to do that a lot when we have a thread praising the PS3's strengths and advantages...

But when we have a thread praising the 360 strengths and advantages, then he goes "LOL, LOL, consolite casuals. PC gaming master race FTW!" ;)

:lol:

Keep trying, fakeboy. How does it feel not having a decent PC?

This again? NONE of those say Halo 4 is better looking than PS3 exclusives. That was pointed out before already.

Vatusus

Some of them said it looks better, all the other said it does look as good. Both opinions are good enough to own anyone who thinks 360 games look worse than PS3 ones.

Because they're actively trying to make games that look amazing?

It also doesn't hurt that a lot of it is just smoke and mirrors. Admittedly, the smoke and mirrors are really well done, but they're there.

And a lot of Sony's first-party games are very inconsistent. God of War III is a fantastic looking game, but it's incredibly incredibly inconsistent in terms of overall quality. Same with Killzone.

Uncharted is really the only one that is immune to this.

The games are extremely linear, as well, and theydon't have something like, say, Halo's Theater mode running constantly in the background.

These things add up.

there isn't a massive gulf between the PS3 and the 360

The_Game21x

and I agree there isnt. However, debating wich console has the better graphics this late in the gen is pretty much pointless and def-mute debate

[QUOTE="The_Game21x"]

there isn't a massive gulf between the PS3 and the 360

Vatusus

and I agree there isnt. However, debating wich console has the better graphics this late in the gen is pretty much pointless and def-mute debate

Explain that to all cows who still live in E3 2005 :P

[QUOTE="The_Game21x"]

there isn't a massive gulf between the PS3 and the 360

Vatusus

and I agree there isnt. However, debating wich console has the better graphics this late in the gen is pretty much pointless and def-mute debate

On that we can also agree.

[QUOTE="USS_Data"]

[QUOTE="GamerwillzPS"]

It is a known fact that PS3 is more powerful than the 360. Sony's 1st party developers knows the PS3 hardware and knows how to program code for it. Sony must have schooled the hell out of their devs beforehand with their dev kit.

Also, Sony's devs are just better unlike MS.

Rocker6

Our wannabe hermit goes ""MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO""

Yep, he tends to do that a lot when we have a thread praising the PS3's strengths and advantages...

But when we have a thread praising the 360 strengths and advantages, then he goes "LOL, LOL, consolite casuals. PC gaming master race FTW!" ;)

dude ought to hide his utters better. :lol:

I'm surprised the myth that the PS3 is uber-powerful when compared to the 360 still enduresrilpas

cows like to make shiiit up and repeat it until they believe it. this is just another example of that. :lol:

better first party talentcampzor

[QUOTE="Maneil99"]

[QUOTE="PAL360"]

So, are reviewers lying about Halo 4? It must be a conspiracy :o

PAL360

No halo 4 review said it was the better looking then Killzone or Uncharted. The game looks bad, the ground textures are some of the worst I've ver seen.

The game is dead 1 month after launch.

Just to name a few:

Games Beat:

http://venturebeat.com/2012/11/01/halo-4-is-the-next-chapter-not-the-next-evolution-review/

Halo 4s stunning visuals represent a quantum leap for the series and a serious bump on nearly any other game franchise youd care to name. This game is endlessly beautiful.

NZ Gamer:

http://nzgamer.com/x360/reviews/1768/halo-4.html

Visually, the game is a feast for the eyes. It looks, quite simply, like a next-generation game, leaps and bounds better than anything else on consoles today.

Darkstation:

http://darkstation.com/reviews/xbox-360/halo-4/

Halo 4 has to be one of the most visually impressive console games to ever be released. Textures, faces, lighting, animation all blend seamlessly to create a near perfect visual masterpiece.

Impulsegamer:

http://www.impulsegamer.com/360halo4.html

I've probably never seen a first person shooter look so insanely detailed.

Electronic Theatre:

http://electronictheatre.co.uk/xbox360/xbox360-in-depth-reviews/26792/electronic-theatre-in-depth-review-halo-4

Halo 4 is quite possibly the best looking videogame on current-generation hardware.

ZTGameDomain:

http://www.ztgd.com/reviews/halo-4/

This is probably the best looking Xbox 360 game to date, and easily one of the best looking games this generation.

OXMUK:

http://www.oxm.co.uk/47230/reviews/halo-4-review/?page=1

The most beautiful shooter we've played.

Destructoid:

http://www.destructoid.com/review-halo-4-233109.phtml

Comparing Halo 3's visuals to Halo 4's is night and day, to the point that the former looks last-gen in comparison.

IGN:

http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/11/01/halo-4-review

Expect your jaw to drop at least once on every level of Halo 4s eight-mission campaign. Perhaps equal to Halo 4s monitor-melting visuals is its bar-none, best-in-class sound design.

Nowgamer:

http://www.nowgamer.com/xbox-360/xbox360-reviews/1658922/halo_4_review.html

Visually, Halo 4 is easily the best looking Halo game to date and it could be argued its one of the most technically impressive games of the year.

Xbox360Achievements:

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/halo-4/review/

Quite easily one of the best looking games on consoles with some of the most visually impressive cutscenes around to boot. Its a visual masterpiece.

Metro Gamecentral:

http://www.metro.co.uk/tech/games/916636-halo-4-review-running-rampant

The graphics are by far the best the series has ever seen and such a massive leap on from Halo Reach it almost feels like its on a different console.

Yahoo:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/halo-4-review-343-industries-takes-on-bungie-xbox-series-with-great-success-01112012.html

As one of the best-looking blockbusters ever made Halo 4 is an utterly compelling experience.

Planet Xbox 360:

http://www.planetxbox360.com/article_22106/Halo_4_Review

Graphically, 343 manages to swing for the fences and they're right where they need to be before taking the franchise towards the next generation.

C. Code Central:

http://c****cc.com/xbox360/rev/halo4review2.html

Graphically, Halo 4 stands above all the rest. There were several moments where I found myself gawking at the realism of the character models. Couple this with the hardly noticeable difference between the cutscenes and the actual campaign graphics.

Forbes:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2012/11/04/halo-4-is-easily-one-of-the-best-looking-xbox-360-games-of-all-time/

As someone who often plays on a PC with graphics that put most console games to shame, this was one of those rare moments with my Xbox 360 that I just stopped and stared. Halo 4 looks incredible.

Tech Deville:

http://techdeville.com/2012/11/04/halo-4-review/

Furthermore, the character models and designs are astounding. Theyre possibly one of the best human designs Ive seen in video games

Game Pandemic:

http://gamepandemic.webs.com/halo-4-review

It's been far too long since Halo has held the graphical dominance over other hit shooters, but finally the king is back.

Eurogamer Sweden:

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=sv&u=www.eurogamer.se/articles/2012-11-01-recension-halo-4

I found it difficult to believe my eyes during my journey through the exciting new campaign. Some environments are so detailed, high-resolution and grand that it is easy to believe that it is a state of the art gaming computer I sit and play on, not a nearly seven-year-old bracket. Om Halo 4 inte belönas med en rad utmärkelser för sina grafiska prestationer vid årets slut kommer jag att bli mycket upprörd. If Halo 4 is not rewarded with a number of awards for its graphics performance at the end, I will be very upset.

Digital Trends:

http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/halo-4-review-the-definition-of-playing-it-safe/

Halo 4 has some of the best graphics around, especially in the cinematics.

Pocket-Lint:

http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/6041/halo-4-xbox-360-game-review

The graphics in Halo 4 deserve their own section, simply because they are so good. Here is a game which has come right at the end of a consoles lifespan and worked some black magic with the hardware. Like Forza Horizon, the game frequently forces a double take, where only upon closer scrutiny does it become apparent the title is running on the Xbox 360.

Digital Foundry:

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-vs-halo-4

In an era where the likes of Naughty Dog and Sony Santa Monica have defined the graphical state-of-the-art with Uncharted and God of War, Xbox 360 finally has its own shot at the title343 Industries produced the most technologically advanced game ever made for Xbox 360

Cows and their false claims :(

i'm surprised he didn't come back to make more false claims. :o

time, talent and money

look at the result of halo 4, MS's "by far the most expensive game" running on what is essentially 8 year old hardware:-

If MS put that much time talent and effort into every game...

sts106mat

What about it? It looks about as good as Doom3 or Quake 4. Iv seen better looking games running on Quake 3 engine.

http://www.lensoftruth.com/head2head-killzone-3-vs-crysis-2-analysis/

Vatusus

I quit reading when they mentioned:

"Furthermore, both Crysis 2 and Killzone 3 have a slew of next generation rendering techniques that only high end PCswith decked outSLI graphics cards are able to achieve."

That was good for a few laughs.

[QUOTE="Vatusus"]

[QUOTE="Ly_the_Fairy"]

Because the games are ultra-linear?

TheEpicGoat

inFamous 2 is one of the best looking open-world games on consoles, only beaten maybe by RDR. But then again, the amount of stuff that happens on screen in inFamous 2 is way bigger than in RDR and still keeps a steady framerate.

Your logic is invalid

Infamous 2 doesn't look better than AC3, FC3 and hell I'd be as bold as to say it doesn't look better than Skyrim.

InFamous 2 was not a great looking game. It's visuals were actually rather underwhelming considering the hype that was building around them.

[QUOTE="TheEpicGoat"]

[QUOTE="Vatusus"]

inFamous 2 is one of the best looking open-world games on consoles, only beaten maybe by RDR. But then again, the amount of stuff that happens on screen in inFamous 2 is way bigger than in RDR and still keeps a steady framerate.

Your logic is invalid

Master_ShakeXXX

Infamous 2 doesn't look better than AC3, FC3 and hell I'd be as bold as to say it doesn't look better than Skyrim.

InFamous 2 was not a great looking game. It's visuals were actually rather underwhelming considering the hype that was building around them.

In general it's pretty impressive the tricks that top developers can use to pull every bit of juice out of such old hardware.

[QUOTE="Maneil99"]

[QUOTE="PAL360"]

So, are reviewers lying about Halo 4? It must be a conspiracy :o

PAL360

No halo 4 review said it was the better looking then Killzone or Uncharted. The game looks bad, the ground textures are some of the worst I've ver seen.

The game is dead 1 month after launch.

Just to name a few:

Eurogamer Sweden:

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=sv&u=www.eurogamer.se/articles/2012-11-01-recension-halo-4

I found it difficult to believe my eyes during my journey through the exciting new campaign. Some environments are so detailed, high-resolution and grand that it is easy to believe that it is a state of the art gaming computer I sit and play on, not a nearly seven-year-old bracket. Om Halo 4 inte belönas med en rad utmärkelser för sina grafiska prestationer vid årets slut kommer jag att bli mycket upprörd. If Halo 4 is not rewarded with a number of awards for its graphics performance at the end, I will be very upset.

Did you even read some of those ridiculous quotes you posted? F*cking hilarious.

[QUOTE="Master_ShakeXXX"]

[QUOTE="TheEpicGoat"]

Infamous 2 doesn't look better than AC3, FC3 and hell I'd be as bold as to say it doesn't look better than Skyrim.

DarkLink77

InFamous 2 was not a great looking game. It's visuals were actually rather underwhelming considering the hype that was building around them.

I think the more recognized open world games have been consistently good looking lately (GTAIV, RDR, Just Cause 2, Far Cry 3, even Skyrim). InFamous 2 was one of the uglier open world games in recent memory.

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"][QUOTE="Master_ShakeXXX"]

InFamous 2 was not a great looking game. It's visuals were actually rather underwhelming considering the hype that was building around them.

Master_ShakeXXX

I think the more recognized open world games have been consistently good looking lately (GTAIV, RDR, Just Cause 2, Far Cry 3, even Skyrim). InFamous 2 was one of the uglier open world games in recent memory.

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"][QUOTE="Master_ShakeXXX"]

InFamous 2 was not a great looking game. It's visuals were actually rather underwhelming considering the hype that was building around them.

Master_ShakeXXX

I think the more recognized open world games have been consistently good looking lately (GTAIV, RDR, Just Cause 2, Far Cry 3, even Skyrim). InFamous 2 was one of the uglier open world games in recent memory.

GTA IV unmodded and Skyrim unmodded weren't good looking games.

[QUOTE="GamerwillzPS"]

It is a known fact that PS3 is more powerful than the 360. Sony's 1st party developers knows the PS3 hardware and knows how to program code for it. Sony must have schooled the hell out of their devs beforehand with their dev kit.

Also, Sony's devs are just better unlike MS.

PAL360

I'm surprised that so many people still eat the 'PS3 is more powerful' myth lol

Any logic explanation for the fact Halo 4 look as good or better than any PS3 exclusive?

[QUOTE="PAL360"]

[QUOTE="GamerwillzPS"]

It is a known fact that PS3 is more powerful than the 360. Sony's 1st party developers knows the PS3 hardware and knows how to program code for it. Sony must have schooled the hell out of their devs beforehand with their dev kit.

Also, Sony's devs are just better unlike MS.

gpuking

I'm surprised that so many people still eat the 'PS3 is more powerful' myth lol

Any logic explanation for the fact Halo 4 look as good or better than any PS3 exclusive?

Nope.

[QUOTE="gpuking"][QUOTE="PAL360"]

I'm surprised that so many people still eat the 'PS3 is more powerful' myth lol

Any logic explanation for the fact Halo 4 look as good or better than any PS3 exclusive?

The_Game21x

Nope.

Don't argue with a known fakeboy.

[QUOTE="Master_ShakeXXX"]

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"] Open world games rarely have good visuals.DarkLink77

I think the more recognized open world games have been consistently good looking lately (GTAIV, RDR, Just Cause 2, Far Cry 3, even Skyrim). InFamous 2 was one of the uglier open world games in recent memory.

But I thought GTAIV looked great back in the day:|

Obviously it doesn't look that good now, but I can't think of any other open world games in 2008 that could compete with it on a visual level.

[QUOTE="emgesp"][QUOTE="Master_ShakeXXX"]

FFS the 360 can produce visuals that are just as good. Hitman Ab Solution looks better than any PS3 exclusive and it's on 360.

Halo 4 looks just as good as any PS3 exclusive.

Master_ShakeXXX

Why do people still bring these two games up in graphics threads? One is 2 years old and the other is 3 years old. Yes they still look good, but they've been surpassed by numerous games now. Hitman Absolution certainly looks better. And KZ3's visuals are overrated. If you want a good argument for best looking exclusive just use Uncharted 3 (and I still think Hitman looks better on consoles).

[QUOTE="Master_ShakeXXX"]

[QUOTE="emgesp"] Sorry, but Hitman Absolution doesn't look better than KZ3, God of War 3, or Uncharted 2/3. gpuking

Why do people still bring these two games up in graphics threads? One is 2 years old and the other is 3 years old. Yes they still look good, but they've been surpassed by numerous games now. Hitman Absolution certainly looks better. And KZ3's visuals are overrated. If you want a good argument for best looking exclusive just use Uncharted 3 (and I still think Hitman looks better on consoles).

Fanboys:roll:

Not only does Uncharted 3 NOT look better, but the entire Uncharted 3 experience can be summed up as a 7 to 8 hour long stroll down a 5 foot wide path. What is impressive about that? Hitman not only looks excellent but it features open environments that you are able to explore from one end to the other and interact with them, and they're populated with tons of NPCs. Uncharted is nothing, f*cking noooooothing compared to Hitman on a technical level. Quit being a goober.

xbox 360 games look amazing too

I wonder why as well

Maybe good developers make amazing looking games, like Witcher 2 etc

Its scary to think if Sony was a PC company (so to speak) how good their games would look.

Imagine God of War 3 on a PC for instance? or Uncharted 2/3 or Killzone 2/3. I still think GOW3 would be the most epic. Doing all that sh!t but in 1080p, 8 X AA and Dx11 textures, zomg

[QUOTE="gpuking"][QUOTE="Master_ShakeXXX"]

Why do people still bring these two games up in graphics threads? One is 2 years old and the other is 3 years old. Yes they still look good, but they've been surpassed by numerous games now. Hitman Absolution certainly looks better. And KZ3's visuals are overrated. If you want a good argument for best looking exclusive just use Uncharted 3 (and I still think Hitman looks better on consoles).

Master_ShakeXXX

Fanboys:roll:

Not only does Uncharted 3 NOT look better, but the entire Uncharted 3 experience can be summed up as a 7 to 8 hour long stroll down a 5 foot wide path. What is impressive about that? Hitman not only looks excellent but it features open environments that you are able to explore from one end to the other and interact with them, and they're populated with tons of NPCs. Uncharted is nothing, f*cking noooooothing compared to Hitman on a technical level. Quit being a goober.

Lol graphics. Whom actually gives a crap.

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"][QUOTE="Master_ShakeXXX"]

I think the more recognized open world games have been consistently good looking lately (GTAIV, RDR, Just Cause 2, Far Cry 3, even Skyrim). InFamous 2 was one of the uglier open world games in recent memory.

Master_ShakeXXX

But I thought GTAIV looked great back in the day:|

Obviously it doesn't look that good now, but I can't think of any other open world games in 2008 that could compete with it on a visual level.