Raw Graphics vs Artstyle. What is really the difference?

[Zkuq]

Ruler said:

Zkuq said:

If the resolution of the sprites is high enough, human eye won't be able to see the difference unless the screen is huge and the viewing distance is short. I don't see anyone realistically playing Ori under such circumstances. Essentially that means Ori's graphics won't be outdated for any practical applications.

You're also forgetting that almost every 3D game too uses textures. Those textures will become outdated by the same logic.

This is what people said with every generation yet every 2D games resolution became outdated with every generation, 3D poligon models and enverioment are less effected because they are scaleble

I honestly have no idea which people you're talking about because I haven't seen them. I'm not saying they don't exist because I'm sure they do, but they don't seem that common to me. I'm pretty sure my point is still valid as long as you pick the 'correct' resolution after which the human eye won't notice the difference anymore in practical applications. I'm also pretty sure we're very close to that point already, if not already at it.

You're somewhat right about 3D games scaling better, but it doesn't hide ageing completely either. And 3D games often have the disadvantage of aiming for realism, where you might not initally see what could be improved, but wait 5-10 years and the games you thought looked good enough to not require improvement will look outdated simply because you're used to so much better. Then those games that once seemed great will fall close to the uncanny valley despite their initial amaze factor.