Graphic Whores forgot what gaming really is about

[MaxwellGT2000]

Munkeh111 said:

Graphics have to be there to complete the game. Take games like Mass Effect, Uncharted or Heavy Rain where the emotion of the characters is very important, and that would only really work with brilliant graphics. Likewise, the scale of things in God of War III is very important for the overall feeling of the game, and it really does wow. Of course, these games aren't about just fun, but general enjoyment, there is more gaming than just "fun."

Of course, if you want to look at a game that is just about mucking around, then look at Just Cause 2. The graphics are key in drawing you into the game, and wanting you to explore. Being able to see these beautiful vistas encourages you to take a look and discover more of the game world

I have to stop you right there, the only game I've ever played that's made me cry like a little girl was Mother 3 (to a lesser extent Earthbound) with its 2D SNES style graphics, I can tell you it's all about art design over graphics anyday, if you want to give those effects you can do it if your team has the talent, more power isn't going to change that.

I've seen plenty of crappy looking "HD" games that were technically more impressive than anything you could find on the Wii and yet games like Super Mario Galaxy trump it, because it's art and talent over anything else.

@Silicon

Yeah I know right?  Same asshats that said NES/SNES/Gen/MS weren't real gaming devices, they were only for kids.  Graphic whores and elitists have been around for a while, but it does seem like there has been a shift in that crowd, since most PC games are now coming out on consoles as well and then there's the gap in power between PS3/360 and Wii, now the argument has turned into Wii being not a real current gen system cause its for casuals.... how life comes full circle eh?