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Who enjoys previous consoles' graphics than the current?

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  • trick6952
     
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    Feb 22, 2008 6:47 pm GMT
    I would have to agree with you on this it dosent matter how good the graphics are but as long as you can pick it up and play and the gameplay mechanics are good is what matters to me honestly I can care less about graphics like the xbox 360, ps3 or wii

    I would have to agree with you on this it dosent matter how good the graphics are but as long as you can pick it up and play and the gameplay mechanics are good is what matters to me honestly I can care less about graphics like the xbox 360, ps3 or wii
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  • mariokart64fan
     
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    Feb 22, 2008 7:17 pm GMT
    i disagree entirely . i prefer good gameplay value and sound over graphics as i still play my snes from time to time, 360 has not many good games compared to snes , n64 nes ps1 etc. last gen was also not to bad, but come on ,you cant tell me your not tired of first person shooters that look good but lack the content for example halo 3 . or that realistic graphics are better then graphics on ps2 xbox etc only bc they look better, sure it helps whats that when the game doesnt play as good, or have nothing compared to its prodecessor (perfect dark zero im looking at you) then charge you 59,99 for what, just so they put the rest of the game on psn xbox live or wii ware, so to expierence the full game you shell out another 20 $ on some card, or online, sorry that isnt what a game should be, the developers should finish a game 100 percent like nascar and not make us pay to have it all

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    i disagree entirely . i prefer good gameplay value and sound over graphics as i still play my snes from time to time, 360 has not many good games compared to snes , n64 nes ps1 etc. last gen was also not to bad, but come on ,you cant tell me your not tired of first person shooters that look good but lack the content for example halo 3 . or that realistic graphics are better then graphics on ps2 xbox etc only bc they look better, sure it helps whats that when the game doesnt play as good, or have nothing compared to its prodecessor (perfect dark zero im looking at you) then charge you 59,99 for what, just so they put the rest of the game on psn xbox live or wii ware, so to expierence the full game you shell out another 20 $ on some card, or online, sorry that isnt what a game should be, the developers should finish a game 100 percent like nascar and not make us pay to have it all
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  • Thiago26792
     
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    Feb 22, 2008 8:44 pm GMT
    I prefer newer graphics, but I also enjoy old games' graphics. In old games, what made the graphics good was the creativity of the designers more than the graphical capabilities of the console, I think.
    I prefer newer graphics, but I also enjoy old games' graphics. In old games, what made the graphics good was the creativity of the designers more than the graphical capabilities of the console, I think.
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  • warjilis
     
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    Feb 22, 2008 10:50 pm GMT
    I do enjoy the graphics of the previous generations, especially the early to mid 90s when 3D was still new. but my favorite graphics are from the game "Out of this World" and "Heart of the Alien".
    I do enjoy the graphics of the previous generations, especially the early to mid 90s when 3D was still new. but my favorite graphics are from the game "Out of this World" and "Heart of the Alien".
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  • SuperAgentZero
     
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    Feb 23, 2008 1:09 am GMT
    I could care less about the graphics! As long as the game has good storyline(big RPG fan), im good to go.
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    I could care less about the graphics! As long as the game has good storyline(big RPG fan), im good to go.
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  • SuperAgentZero
     
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    Feb 23, 2008 1:09 am GMT
    I could care less about the graphics! As long as the game has good storyline(big RPG fan), im good to go.
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    I could care less about the graphics! As long as the game has good storyline(big RPG fan), im good to go.
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  • The_Scorpion
     
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    Feb 23, 2008 5:00 pm GMT
    I like the graphics of the Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, Gamecube, Gameboy Advance, Nintendo DS, and The Playsation the best. But I play games for how fun they are and how much enjoyment I am getting from them.
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    I like the graphics of the Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, Gamecube, Gameboy Advance, Nintendo DS, and The Playsation the best. But I play games for how fun they are and how much enjoyment I am getting from them.
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  • Whiteblade999
     
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    Feb 23, 2008 6:45 pm GMT
    I think for rpgs the 16 and 32 bit graphics look better than the uber realistic ignore rpg element that is the norm for today. For shooters I like gameplay over graphics as I still play quake, half life and doom to this day (doom is in 32 bit i think).
    I think for rpgs the 16 and 32 bit graphics look better than the uber realistic ignore rpg element that is the norm for today. For shooters I like gameplay over graphics as I still play quake, half life and doom to this day (doom is in 32 bit i think).
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  • jasopan
     
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    Feb 23, 2008 7:20 pm GMT
    yea i kinda agree, i mean just got they have extra textures and all dosent mean it looks better
    yea i kinda agree, i mean just got they have extra textures and all dosent mean it looks better
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  • Hseptic
     
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    Feb 24, 2008 10:03 am GMT
    I too like graphics from older games. I find the graphics from some of the nextgen systems to look way to plasticy.

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    I too like graphics from older games. I find the graphics from some of the nextgen systems to look way to plasticy.
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  • LoG-Sacrament
     
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    Feb 24, 2008 10:17 am GMT
    i cant say i dislike playing games in 1080p. that said, one thing i did notice is that fewer dev's are focusing on art direction anymore. with the new technology, everyone wants to try to make photorealistic graphics (impossible btw). i think that focusing on making a unique art style could still be effective (and in some cases, even more so) in HD. but i think devs will focus more on style later in the consoles' lives once the "wow" factor of next gen graphics has worn off.

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    i cant say i dislike playing games in 1080p. that said, one thing i did notice is that fewer dev's are focusing on art direction anymore. with the new technology, everyone wants to try to make photorealistic graphics (impossible btw). i think that focusing on making a unique art style could still be effective (and in some cases, even more so) in HD. but i think devs will focus more on style later in the consoles' lives once the "wow" factor of next gen graphics has worn off.
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  • JohnDW
     
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    Feb 25, 2008 9:36 am GMT
    I like SNES graphics most of all.

    I like SNES graphics most of all. :)
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  • Solori
     
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    Feb 25, 2008 12:11 pm GMT

    OK I sort of see half of what you are saying. You think that photo realism/smooth graphics is the defining characteristic of the current gen consoles' graphical style. You don't like smoothness/photo realism in graphics because you think it makes the current gen games all flash and no substance.

    Here's where you lose me. You seem to be saying that you think the PS2's graphical style is better because it is not about smoothness and photo realism, it is about making a game look like a game. You seem to think this leads to better games, so you prefer the PS2's graphical style. But this doesn't explain why you prefer PS2 graphics over PS1 graphics.

    I'd be interested in knowing what exactly it is about the PS2 graphical style that you think makes it the best of the best.

    Right now I'm thinking about the fact that I just played Ocarina of Time for the first time and it was cool looking at the way Link and the Zelda creatures looked in that game compared with how basically the same characters looked in Wind Waker compared to how basically the same characters looked in Twilight Princess.

    There's a definite difference in the graphics of all three. OOT is very, very pointy. And I would say pointy and blocky probably describes the graphical style of the OOT generation of games. But then you have WW and TP, which are both from the same generation and same system, but look vastly different. I'm not sure what I would say is the defining characteristic of Gamecube graphics. And IMO the graphics of the PS2 and the Gamecube are really similar so I'm not sure I would even say there is a Gamecube graphic style that is terribly different from the PS2 style.

    I think we still need a few more years of perspective until we can see what will really distinguish the PS2/Gamecube/Xbox generation of graphics from the current generation of graphics. It's sort of like how there isn't really a big difference between the 1st games released for the PS2 and the last games released for the PS1. I don't think the current gen has distinguished itself enough from the last gen yet to start talking about super big differences between the two.

    OK I sort of see half of what you are saying. You think that photo realism/smooth graphics is the defining characteristic of the current gen consoles' graphical style. You don't like smoothness/photo realism in graphics because you think it makes the current gen games all flash and no substance.

    Here's where you lose me. You seem to be saying that you think the PS2's graphical style is better because it is not about smoothness and photo realism, it is about making a game look like a game. You seem to think this leads to better games, so you prefer the PS2's graphical style. But this doesn't explain why you prefer PS2 graphics over PS1 graphics.

    I'd be interested in knowing what exactly it is about the PS2 graphical style that you think makes it the best of the best.

    Right now I'm thinking about the fact that I just played Ocarina of Time for the first time and it was cool looking at the way Link and the Zelda creatures looked in that game compared with how basically the same characters looked in Wind Waker compared to how basically the same characters looked in Twilight Princess.

    There's a definite difference in the graphics of all three. OOT is very, very pointy. And I would say pointy and blocky probably describes the graphical style of the OOT generation of games. But then you have WW and TP, which are both from the same generation and same system, but look vastly different. I'm not sure what I would say is the defining characteristic of Gamecube graphics. And IMO the graphics of the PS2 and the Gamecube are really similar so I'm not sure I would even say there is a Gamecube graphic style that is terribly different from the PS2 style.

    I think we still need a few more years of perspective until we can see what will really distinguish the PS2/Gamecube/Xbox generation of graphics from the current generation of graphics. It's sort of like how there isn't really a big difference between the 1st games released for the PS2 and the last games released for the PS1. I don't think the current gen has distinguished itself enough from the last gen yet to start talking about super big differences between the two.

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  • krunkfu2
     
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    Feb 25, 2008 1:07 pm GMT

    some 16 bit looks real good; Link to the Past for instance

    seeing games get better looking is a good thing though, and why Ps2 graphics? I think the only game that looks good on PS2 is Shadow of the Colossus

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    some 16 bit looks real good; Link to the Past for instance

    seeing games get better looking is a good thing though, and why Ps2 graphics? I think the only game that looks good on PS2 is Shadow of the Colossus

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  • ForsbergFan21
     
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    Feb 25, 2008 5:03 pm GMT
    I don't know to be honest but I still love the 2D prerendered backgrounds in such games as Final Fantasy 7,8,9, Resident Evil 1,2,3, Chrono Cross and the The Legend of Dragoon. I mean, they are so immersive when done well in such games like the ones I mentioned above IMO and they are so detailed with things and items etc. All in all, I can still pop those games in and say those are great graphics hence the reason we don't need remakes of any of those games IMO.
    I don't know to be honest but I still love the 2D prerendered backgrounds in such games as Final Fantasy 7,8,9, Resident Evil 1,2,3, Chrono Cross and the The Legend of Dragoon. I mean, they are so immersive when done well in such games like the ones I mentioned above IMO and they are so detailed with things and items etc. All in all, I can still pop those games in and say those are great graphics hence the reason we don't need remakes of any of those games IMO.
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  • sleepanimal
     
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    Feb 25, 2008 6:10 pm GMT

    I see your point but i don't agree 100%.

    Some games need good graphics to be experienced as they should.

    ex. Far Cry wouldn't be Far Cry with PS graphics!

    I see your point but i don't agree 100%.

    Some games need good graphics to be experienced as they should.

    ex. Far Cry wouldn't be Far Cry with PS graphics!

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  • TheLegendKnight
     
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    Feb 26, 2008 2:03 am GMT

    this is just about gameplay > graphics. graphics doesnt let you play the game, so I agree. for example, I didnt like Burnout 3 because it was graphical junk after B2's gameplay.

    also SWOS 96/97 is better than any 3D fifa game anytime.

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    this is just about gameplay > graphics. graphics doesnt let you play the game, so I agree. for example, I didnt like Burnout 3 because it was graphical junk after B2's gameplay.

    also SWOS 96/97 is better than any 3D fifa game anytime.

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  • skp_16
     
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    Feb 26, 2008 5:31 am GMT
    krunkfu2 wrote:

    some 16 bit looks real good; Link to the Past for instance

    seeing games get better looking is a good thing though, and why Ps2 graphics? I think the only game that looks good on PS2 is Shadow of the Colossus

    SotC has one of the best graphics ever. I like it more than GoW, FF12, PS3, 360.

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    [QUOTE="krunkfu2"]

    some 16 bit looks real good; Link to the Past for instance

    seeing games get better looking is a good thing though, and why Ps2 graphics? I think the only game that looks good on PS2 is Shadow of the Colossus

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    SotC has one of the best graphics ever. I like it more than GoW, FF12, PS3, 360.

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  • skp_16
     
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    Feb 26, 2008 5:35 am GMT
    Solori wrote:

    OK I sort of see half of what you are saying. You think that photo realism/smooth graphics is the defining characteristic of the current gen consoles' graphical style. You don't like smoothness/photo realism in graphics because you think it makes the current gen games all flash and no substance.

    Here's where you lose me. You seem to be saying that you think the PS2's graphical style is better because it is not about smoothness and photo realism, it is about making a game look like a game. You seem to think this leads to better games, so you prefer the PS2's graphical style. But this doesn't explain why you prefer PS2 graphics over PS1 graphics.

    I'd be interested in knowing what exactly it is about the PS2 graphical style that you think makes it the best of the best.

    Right now I'm thinking about the fact that I just played Ocarina of Time for the first time and it was cool looking at the way Link and the Zelda creatures looked in that game compared with how basically the same characters looked in Wind Waker compared to how basically the same characters looked in Twilight Princess.

    There's a definite difference in the graphics of all three. OOT is very, very pointy. And I would say pointy and blocky probably describes the graphical style of the OOT generation of games. But then you have WW and TP, which are both from the same generation and same system, but look vastly different. I'm not sure what I would say is the defining characteristic of Gamecube graphics. And IMO the graphics of the PS2 and the Gamecube are really similar so I'm not sure I would even say there is a Gamecube graphic style that is terribly different from the PS2 style.

    I think we still need a few more years of perspective until we can see what will really distinguish the PS2/Gamecube/Xbox generation of graphics from the current generation of graphics. It's sort of like how there isn't really a big difference between the 1st games released for the PS2 and the last games released for the PS1. I don't think the current gen has distinguished itself enough from the last gen yet to start talking about super big differences between the two.

    Because PS2's graphics is not too realistic, not too game-ish.

    Ex. GTA Series, Bully, Rogue Galaxy, and Hitman series.

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    [QUOTE="Solori"]

    OK I sort of see half of what you are saying. You think that photo realism/smooth graphics is the defining characteristic of the current gen consoles' graphical style. You don't like smoothness/photo realism in graphics because you think it makes the current gen games all flash and no substance.

    Here's where you lose me. You seem to be saying that you think the PS2's graphical style is better because it is not about smoothness and photo realism, it is about making a game look like a game. You seem to think this leads to better games, so you prefer the PS2's graphical style. But this doesn't explain why you prefer PS2 graphics over PS1 graphics.

    I'd be interested in knowing what exactly it is about the PS2 graphical style that you think makes it the best of the best.

    Right now I'm thinking about the fact that I just played Ocarina of Time for the first time and it was cool looking at the way Link and the Zelda creatures looked in that game compared with how basically the same characters looked in Wind Waker compared to how basically the same characters looked in Twilight Princess.

    There's a definite difference in the graphics of all three. OOT is very, very pointy. And I would say pointy and blocky probably describes the graphical style of the OOT generation of games. But then you have WW and TP, which are both from the same generation and same system, but look vastly different. I'm not sure what I would say is the defining characteristic of Gamecube graphics. And IMO the graphics of the PS2 and the Gamecube are really similar so I'm not sure I would even say there is a Gamecube graphic style that is terribly different from the PS2 style.

    I think we still need a few more years of perspective until we can see what will really distinguish the PS2/Gamecube/Xbox generation of graphics from the current generation of graphics. It's sort of like how there isn't really a big difference between the 1st games released for the PS2 and the last games released for the PS1. I don't think the current gen has distinguished itself enough from the last gen yet to start talking about super big differences between the two.

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    Because PS2's graphics is not too realistic, not too game-ish.

    Ex. GTA Series, Bully, Rogue Galaxy, and Hitman series.

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  • Black_Knight_00
     
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    Feb 26, 2008 6:15 am GMT
    As long as it's clear and it has a decent resolution and color palette, I feel fine with any graphical detail level. I can't honestly say that the PS1 looks better than the PS3 or the xbox looks better than th 360, but I can say this: I'm playing Mario Kart Double Dash on the Gamecube right now and it looks better than half of the games available on the 360.



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    As long as it's clear and it has a decent resolution and color palette, I feel fine with any graphical detail level. I can't honestly say that the PS1 looks better than the PS3 or the xbox looks better than th 360, but I can say this: I'm playing Mario Kart Double Dash on the Gamecube right now and it looks better than half of the games available on the 360.
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