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Insiders say cutting-edge graphics are too costly for AAA games (www.tomshardware.com)
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[–] 39 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Some of the game industry followed the movie format: make a visual masterpiece with barely a plot or purpose.

Unlike the movie crowd, gamers usually want more depth and fun. Personally, I've been grabbing indie games with simple/pixel graphics and great gameplay.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I remember when Gears came out - it was made as a playable movie, and they did it well because it had a story line with characters we were invested in. Character deaths sucked, it was engaging, and it was unpredictable but comfortable.

    Nothing wrong with the movie format, but you've got to tell the story.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    Yep, offering more advanced graphics has always been a factor in gaming. But not the only one. I will never understand how much money a big company can spend, while ignoring the importance of writing, voice acting, and telling an impactful story.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    That's because games require some engagement/ investment. Even if avatar has a mid plot you can still turn your brain off and enjoy the spectacle. But you're not going to put mental effort into learning a boss with shitty mechanics to "save the land" you barely care about.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    They apparently are aiming for photorealism these days. That's much harder than good anime graphics or good "dreamy painting" graphics. Also kinda harmful, even people without special conditions don't feel too good after looking at such graphics.

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