Now admit, for the most part, the first thing we think of when we hear next-gen, is graphics. Now, since the birth of the 360, we have seen some truly amazing games with visuals that we have never seen on a console before. We also have the PS3, which has some impressive games and visuals of it's own(C'mon you have to give it that). And don't forget decent PC's that can run games with everything at max. Now my question is, in this gen (including PC), what was your first truly jaw-dropping moment? Visuals so good, you could'nt believe your eyes? Mine was the backdrop of Oblivion on the 360, when you first come out of the dark dungeon area and get outside. The scenery absolutely floored me. What was yours?
Now admit, for the most part, the first thing we think of when we hear next-gen, is graphics. Now, since the birth of the 360, we have seen some truly amazing games with visuals that we have never seen on a console before. We also have the PS3, which has some impressive games and visuals of it's own(C'mon you have to give it that). And don't forget decent PC's that can run games with everything at max. Now my question is, in this gen (including PC), what was your first truly jaw-dropping moment? Visuals so good, you could'nt believe your eyes? Mine was the backdrop of Oblivion on the 360, when you first come out of the dark dungeon area and get outside. The scenery absolutely floored me. What was yours?xboxdevil
Mine was either with Perfect Dark Zero, just because the textures amazed me, they actually had depth :o but otherwise, I'd have to go with the same moment on Oblivion. I had bought a new computer for this game, and wow, my jaw dropped when I saw the vast landscape, and grass and the trees slightly blowing in the breeze, with the deer running around, WOW.
The cutscene in gears where your squad leader is killed. When the camera zoomed in on Marcus' face, you could see just how detailed the game was. The flames behind him were another great touch; they looked so vivid. It's still hard to believe that was an in-game cutscene.
The first time that you use your bow in Call of Juarez (rabbit hunting) - it was one the first times that I'd seen depth of field effects in a game, and it was amazing!
Either that, or seeing the awesome lighting effects at the start of Half-Life 2 Episode 1, or the reactor core.
The cutscene in gears where your squad leader is killed. When the camera zoomed in on Marcus' face, you could see just how detailed the game was. The flames behind him were another great touch; they looked so vivid. It's still hard to believe that was an in-game cutscene.
[QUOTE="xboxdevil"]Now admit, for the most part, the first thing we think of when we hear next-gen, is graphics. Now, since the birth of the 360, we have seen some truly amazing games with visuals that we have never seen on a console before. We also have the PS3, which has some impressive games and visuals of it's own(C'mon you have to give it that). And don't forget decent PC's that can run games with everything at max. Now my question is, in this gen (including PC), what was your first truly jaw-dropping moment? Visuals so good, you could'nt believe your eyes? Mine was the backdrop of Oblivion on the 360, when you first come out of the dark dungeon area and get outside. The scenery absolutely floored me. What was yours?DuDisNow
For me, gameplay comes first no matter what.
well then, its a good thing that good looking games often play well too. well, unless its on the PC. because if it looks good on the PC, it is automatically a tech demo. so, therefore, teh godbox is teh bestest console evar. SNES am pwnd!
[QUOTE="xboxdevil"]Now admit, for the most part, the first thing we think of when we hear next-gen, is graphics. Now, since the birth of the 360, we have seen some truly amazing games with visuals that we have never seen on a console before. We also have the PS3, which has some impressive games and visuals of it's own(C'mon you have to give it that). And don't forget decent PC's that can run games with everything at max. Now my question is, in this gen (including PC), what was your first truly jaw-dropping moment? Visuals so good, you could'nt believe your eyes? Mine was the backdrop of Oblivion on the 360, when you first come out of the dark dungeon area and get outside. The scenery absolutely floored me. What was yours?DuDisNow
For me, gameplay comes first no matter what.Well, yippee for you, and I agree, but that isn't what my question is about.
The entire game of PGR3 was unlike anything that ever came out before. I used to think Forza 1 looked amazing, then this blew that away. Also, in CoD2, the water in the muddy trenches at the top of the Normandy hill, looks absolutely amazing.
[QUOTE="xboxdevil"]Now admit, for the most part, the first thing we think of when we hear next-gen, is graphics. Now, since the birth of the 360, we have seen some truly amazing games with visuals that we have never seen on a console before. We also have the PS3, which has some impressive games and visuals of it's own(C'mon you have to give it that). And don't forget decent PC's that can run games with everything at max. Now my question is, in this gen (including PC), what was your first truly jaw-dropping moment? Visuals so good, you could'nt believe your eyes? Mine was the backdrop of Oblivion on the 360, when you first come out of the dark dungeon area and get outside. The scenery absolutely floored me. What was yours?DuDisNow
For me, gameplay comes first no matter what.
For me, it depends on the genre. OUR THE System Shock 2 is a good example. I played it when it was first made and thought it was great. Recently popped it back it back in and blegh, not scary to me or enjoyable due to the graphics and my core playing time is still devoted to SNES. Thus, in terms of FPS games to me, without superb graphics, the gameplay will be terrible as stated for OUR THE System Shock 2.
For me, it was the final level in Gears of War when you're on the train and the locust are trying to blot out the sky. That game may have bored me, but man those were pretty graphics.
I'd have to say the first truly jaw-dropping game I've seen this console generation was probably S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The dynamic lighting system in that game is simply amazing. The lightning storms during the night in particular are jaw-dropping.
Still waiting for that real"Jaw-dropping" moment :P hopefully crysis or hellgate will provide it form me,im keeping myself from watching too much videos from those games so i really get wowed when they are out!!!
Ps Company of heroes came the closest to wowing me,first mission when they go from CGI to graphics is just awesome,it looks even better now with DX10 patch8)
Also if that Mafia 2 trailer was in game then i have to say that is the prettiest game i ever seen!Also seems it wil be the coolest!;)
Edit forgot about the first X360 game that really had me amazed Fight night round 3
The biggest ''wow'' I remember was seeing Star Wars: Rogue Leader and the intro for Resident Evil Remake on the Cube. Recently though Killzone 2 knocks my socks off.
I remember back in 2000, when the PS2 was recently released, all I knew was my N64 and my Genesis. Those were the graphics I was accustomed to. Then I saw a PS2 on display and it was playing some NFL game. And I thought "holy ****, that looks bloody real." And the first screenshots of Doom 3 floored me. Other than those, no game has ever "wow'd" me in terms of graphics.
Gears of War was the first game that really made my jaw drop. Right when you get out of the jail, and get into the helicopter, I couldn't believe how good the graphics were. That game would be worth buying a 360 just to play.
Doom3 PC, that was my first PC game on my new PC so the graphics were maxed, then Oblivion and STALKER. Especially the prepyat level with dynamic lighting on.
[QUOTE="xboxdevil"]Now admit, for the most part, the first thing we think of when we hear next-gen, is graphics. Now, since the birth of the 360, we have seen some truly amazing games with visuals that we have never seen on a console before. We also have the PS3, which has some impressive games and visuals of it's own(C'mon you have to give it that). And don't forget decent PC's that can run games with everything at max. Now my question is, in this gen (including PC), what was your first truly jaw-dropping moment? Visuals so good, you could'nt believe your eyes? Mine was the backdrop of Oblivion on the 360, when you first come out of the dark dungeon area and get outside. The scenery absolutely floored me. What was yours?DuDisNow
For me, gameplay comes first no matter what.You failed to answer his question. I would have to say Farcry. Don't get me wrong, there has been better looking games released since then, but Farcry was the first that made me say WOW.
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