GW2 is a perfect example of how good artistic directors can make the most out of a fairly simple engine. Like Maria Muldaur once said, "It ain't the meat, it's the motion."
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I voted for SWTOR because the art kept true and upgraded from KOTOR 1 and 2.
World of Tanks and EVE online for some unknown reason are not on this list look fantastic.
AOC and Rift looked really good on my Laptop.
AION and Tera looked too anime-ish for me and is a turn off, but in artwise they look good. GW2 is close to being Anime-ish in a way, but still looks good.
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also for anyone who hasn't seen this before it's a good video of comparing graphics and aesthetics and sort of shows how people can really like a games look a lot better with decent graphics but great asthetics than the one with a higher polygon count
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Originally posted by ShakyMo Another one missing is the planetside 2 beta.
It does not really have that good graphics to be honest. I mean they are not bad but nothing really good. Which is to be expected considering this is totally open and seamless world and games like that cannot have best of best graphics simply because that would make it unplayable on most systems + those game worlds are bigger and it would cost more to make it as detailed as in smaller zoned games.
also for anyone who hasn't seen this before it's a good video of comparing graphics and aesthetics and sort of shows how people can really like a games look a lot better with decent graphics but great asthetics than the one with a higher polygon count
Well FF14 wasn't up there and rather than have it mixed with other I voted GW2. EQ2 was a close second as it has superior shadows and lighting but lags lightly in character models. World tips the scales though, GW2 has a beautiful world.
For me AoC is hands down the most realistic when it is maxed out. You take that and the fact that it has the best soundtrack in MMO's, it wins on all levels...except for gameplay issues and P2W cash shop.
I am definately an art snob so graphics are important to me. I really do not think there is much excuse for a game these days with bad graphics. With that being said there are a lot of games now with stunning visuals so what it comes down to is the overall design of the world. For me that would have to be Guild Wars 2 I do not think in an MMO I have ever been more excited and interested in exploring the world as I am with this game. Very few non MMOs have a world that can even come close. I am as excited to find a Vista as I am a chest or a shinny new weapon. There is so much to the world its truely a breath of fresh air.
You messed up not adding TSW... TSW is the most graphically advanced game on the market. DX11, with full tessellation, backed by Nvidia.
On the technical side of things it can not be argued. TSW has the best graphics.
There could be all sorts of awesome technical feats of uberness in TSW, but it just does not look as good as GW2 or TERA on my screen, and that's all that matters imo.
You messed up not adding TSW... TSW is the most graphically advanced game on the market. DX11, with full tessellation, backed by Nvidia.
On the technical side of things it can not be argued. TSW has the best graphics.
There could be all sorts of awesome technical feats of uberness in TSW, but it just does not look as good as GW2 or TERA on my screen, and that's all that matters imo.
That's why he said, "on the technical side of things".
Ok not everyone likes every game for gameplay reasons. However for graphics what is the best looking game around graphically speaking in your opinion? I have listed several here in the poll if your game of choice is not listed just check other and let us know below.
ohh please keep this to MMORPGS?
i chose TERA myself even as amazed as I am with GW2 currently. TERA was aabsolutely jaw dropping.
Come to think of it you've left out an MMO that wipes the floor will all of the games you mention.
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You left out EvE, TSW, and FFXIV? Not a very good poll imo.
TERA hands down. I am not sure about the girly looking men (elves and what not) and those children in panties, but everything else is jaw dropping.
I played GW 2 back to back with TERA and altough GW 2 has really nice GFX, TERA is another level.
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I voted for SWTOR because the art kept true and upgraded from KOTOR 1 and 2.
World of Tanks and EVE online for some unknown reason are not on this list look fantastic.
AOC and Rift looked really good on my Laptop.
AION and Tera looked too anime-ish for me and is a turn off, but in artwise they look good. GW2 is close to being Anime-ish in a way, but still looks good.
All my opinions are just that..opinions. If you like my opinions..coolness.If you dont like my opinion....I really dont care.
Playing: ESO, WOT, Smite, and Marvel Heroes
also for anyone who hasn't seen this before it's a good video of comparing graphics and aesthetics and sort of shows how people can really like a games look a lot better with decent graphics but great asthetics than the one with a higher polygon count
http://www.penny-arcade.com/patv/episode/graphics-vs.-aesthetics
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It does not really have that good graphics to be honest. I mean they are not bad but nothing really good. Which is to be expected considering this is totally open and seamless world and games like that cannot have best of best graphics simply because that would make it unplayable on most systems + those game worlds are bigger and it would cost more to make it as detailed as in smaller zoned games.
That video should be sent to everyone in the gaming industry.
Lol, WoW is beating Aion.
Voted GW2 my self, TERA has amazing looks too.
Ah but the scale of it, the render distance, the massiveness of it. That stuff impresses me graphically.
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You messed up not adding TSW... TSW is the most graphically advanced game on the market. DX11, with full tessellation, backed by Nvidia.
On the technical side of things it can not be argued. TSW has the best graphics.
There is getting away from it GW2 looks very nice indeed but it's a pity the actuaol game doesn't live up to the way it looks.
I prefer AOC and TSW and LOTRO to be honest.
AOC http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41UCqfdc-Uc
The Secret World http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAa8R8PgrV4
Tera matches GW2 as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6TduUtgZ3g
JUST TALKING GRAPHICS:
1. FFXIV
2. gw2
3. aoc
4. swtor
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In world graphics, I would definitely agree with you. But...you add the cheesy character models and it takes away from the overall look.
There could be all sorts of awesome technical feats of uberness in TSW, but it just does not look as good as GW2 or TERA on my screen, and that's all that matters imo.
That's why he said, "on the technical side of things".
Come to think of it you've left out an MMO that wipes the floor will all of the games you mention.
Game set and match..
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