I think some of the issue also has to do with art style more than graphics. Realism is by far the hardest style to achieve, and it seems to be the preferred one for a lot of gamers probably because it makes them feel more adult or something. But I think a lot of games could gain a lot from striving to look good rather than realistic, settling for an art style and committing to it.
From what I’ve seen around it seems like Baldurs Gate is doing just that, and it seems to have shook up the entire industry.
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I think some of the issue also has to do with art style more than graphics. Realism is by far the hardest style to achieve, and it seems to be the preferred one for a lot of gamers probably because it makes them feel more adult or something. But I think a lot of games could gain a lot from striving to look good rather than realistic, settling for an art style and committing to it.
From what I’ve seen around it seems like Baldurs Gate is doing just that, and it seems to have shook up the entire industry.
Art style makes a huge difference. And it’s one of those things that you just see and don’t really register as much as “more shadows” or whatever.