Why do graphics matter?

[Kasz216]

Million said:

sc94597 said:

--OkeyDokey-- said:
People seem to forget that graphics don't just mean looking good.

Think about Assassins Creed. That game isn't possible on Wii, not because of HD textures and whatnot, but because of the sheer interactivity of the environment.

You can climb EVERY tiny little brick that sticks out of a vertical surface.
In Crysis, you can shoot any random tree in the jungle, and it will eventually break in two.

Things like this can improve a game greatly.

Sorry, but you are confusing graphics with physics. Now physics and AI are far more important than graphics.

I'm no technical expert but if they physics in a game like say Goldeneye 64 were 1:1 what would the benefit of the physics be without seeing it in full detail ? Shooting at a wall , through glass etc.

Presumibly it would effect the gameplay in some way.  If all the physics are going to do is "Oh awesome that crate broke just how a crate should!"

It's no better then graphics.  It's when you use the physics in the gameplay that it matters.