Graphics in Video Games: How Much Do They Matter To You?

[Cloudman]

pokoko said:

Cloudman said:

That wasn't something I considered when writing this...  The visuals in a game also need to be something pleasing to the eye, or something now jarring to it. Wolfenstein 3D seems like a game that would be somewhat difficult to play as well as a bit confusing due to the graphics. Doom however is a similar to Wolfenstien, and I thought that game was impressive graphically.

I did think for awhile about games in which the graphics had a big impact on the gameplay, but I couldn't really think of any. Does the jump from 2D to 3D count..?

Everything counts.  It's all part of progression.  With some types of games, graphical advancement is simply cosmetic.  With others, it enhances the game-play itself.

Same basic mechanics, same controls, same concepts across the board.  However, the improved graphics make Skyrim a much, much superior experience.  It allows the developers to do so much more with what they've got.

Graphics are very important to gaming, they just aren't as important to every individual game equally.

Yeah, I can see that, and I agree. I can think of a game that doesn't look so great now, but the remake makes the experience much better.