bardicverse on 10 October 2008
You guys are losing sight of the question in the OP - Do graphics add gameplay.
Yes, Graphics matter
Yes, Gameplay matters
Yet they are two different entities which, when combined, make a videogame.
How well each area does its job makes or breaks a game
@Xerox - Lets take it back a step - Combat on Atari 2600. For reference -
http://www.consoleclassix.com/info_img/Combat_2600_ScreenShot1.gif
Do they look like Abrams tanks with full out specs, turrets, etc? No. Do they shoot. Yes. Did people question why the thing that looks like a Greek lettering from a fraternity is shooting bullets? No. Was the game fun? Yes.
I rest my case.
