Is this next gen?

[DanneSandin]

F0X said:

DanneSandin said:

F0X said:
I have a hard time getting excited for next-generation graphics when developers are content to do absolutely nothing interesting with the raw power.

You wanna see better AI and physics? Can't argue with that.

Absolutely. I want a strategy game with realistic single-player challenge, not just manufacturing challenge by giving the AI advantages. And there's no reason why there can't be a quasi-realistic fully destructible Minecraft-like game with next-gen tech. From Dust demonstrated that such advanced physics are completely possible (and it wasn't even AAA). But I guess only the smaller developers think to use processing power for things other than pretty graphics.

Besides, what I really care about graphics-wise is art design (and animation because that is key to creating convincing characters). I would honestly rather play Kingdoms of Alamur than the game shown in the video, because at least it isn't afraid to use a full color pallate (which, incidentally, is the most realistic color pallate imaginable).

Man, I couldn't have put it better myself! Spot on!