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Gonzosports · 04-07-2010, 08:22 AM

Although I titled this games as art: Heavy Rain & Riven, I had thought it would be interesting what other games people could throw in the mix as to games they thought were art.

I haven't played as many adventure games as most people on this forum - so I imagine there are a quite a few that I'd love to hear about.

From my perspective, a game as art doesn't necessarily mean pretty graphics (although it certainly helps) but a combination of gameplay, aesthetics, narrative that tends to transcend the genre.

As much as I love Myst III, I don't think it makes the grade due to the fact it feels like a serialized epilogue comic book to Myst. It's massively enjoyable but it doesn't have the scope, depth, or gravity of Riven. I haven't played Myst IV (or V) yet.

What games could people throw in the mix they think qualify as art?

04-07-2010, 08:22 AM	#39
Gonzosports never stops believin' Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 199	Although I titled this games as art: Heavy Rain & Riven, I had thought it would be interesting what other games people could throw in the mix as to games they thought were art. I haven't played as many adventure games as most people on this forum - so I imagine there are a quite a few that I'd love to hear about. From my perspective, a game as art doesn't necessarily mean pretty graphics (although it certainly helps) but a combination of gameplay, aesthetics, narrative that tends to transcend the genre. As much as I love Myst III, I don't think it makes the grade due to the fact it feels like a serialized epilogue comic book to Myst. It's massively enjoyable but it doesn't have the scope, depth, or gravity of Riven. I haven't played Myst IV (or V) yet. What games could people throw in the mix they think qualify as art? __________________ there's more to me than you'll ever know, i got more hits than sadaharu oh -- beastie boys