Whats the most Graphically Lush Adv you have played - Page 2

Mikane Zaprick · 06-04-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Fien

I agree, but those are photographs. Nothing beats real life.

Well... okay, not always.

How about Anacapri, its beauty takes your breath away.

They are photographs, indeed; but they are damned artistic and damned artistically rendered/presented/touched.

The Anacapri/Capri games deserve all-around praise as well; but I must say in most aspects I appreciate the MDNA games more -- and the graphics definitely win for me with MDNA.

oerhört · 06-04-2009, 07:00 PM

The one that had the most profound impression on me, ever, for a game, was Riven. I had never seen a game even remotely as pretty as that back in 1997.

The most graphically lush adventure I've ever played, though ... Myst IV looks absolutely fantastic. Kadish Tolesa in Uru is something I'll never forget. Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge, A Vampyre Story, Curse of Monkey Island and The Dig give those a run for their money.

tsa · 06-04-2009, 08:10 PM

The latest incarnation of Myst Online, Uru Live, was probably the best looking game I have ever played. I could play it on my iMac in 1920 x 1080 resolution, and it was very detailed and not even slow. And of course some of the Ages are gorgeous. My favourites were Kadish Tolesa, and the City itself. Gahreesen also is one of my favorites. It always amazed me that despite the moderate graphics card you needed it would run so well. For Dreamfall you needed a much better card and the graphics were not nearly as good.

*Fantasysci5* · 06-04-2009, 08:58 PM

It's so hard to pick just one, so I hope the original poster wasn't aiming for that. I have to step up, and say that even though it wasn't as beautiful as Dreamfall or anything, the graphics were charming in their own right. What I'm referring to is "Black Mirror" (Yes, I know you all are starig at me now), and the backgrounds of "The Lost Crown"-minus the character animations, of course.

seanparkerfilms · 06-04-2009, 10:20 PM

I'd have to go with Myst IV: Revelation, though purely from memory. I haven't looked at it in a while, but from what I remember, it was the best looking game I'd ever seen. Yay for pre-rendered vistas!

Also, The Last Express was quite gorgeous at times, particularly in the fully animated segments.

Dedas · 06-04-2009, 10:38 PM

I have to say Loom. The art in that game ooze of atmosphere like nothing else, and it flows seamlessly with the music and gameplay. Almost every other game have something that breaks the immersion for me, but not that one.

youfightlikeadairyfarmer · 06-04-2009, 10:55 PM

I guess I'd say Dreamfall by today's standards. It should have been a lot of things, but some of the places just looked amazing and the character models were very good. Too bad it was such a non-game.

I also really liked KQ7 at the time, it was like a bunch of cool Disney movies in a King's Quest game.

I don't guess I count prerendered photo games as good graphics.

Jehane · 06-05-2009, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Fantasysci5

I have to step up, and say that even though it wasn't as beautiful as Dreamfall or anything, the graphics were charming in their own right. What I'm referring to is "Black Mirror" (Yes, I know you all are starig at me now),.

I agree with you on Black Mirror; absolutely beautiful. Same with NiBiRu which came shortly after. I cannot help but wonder why they didn't keep the same style for Next Life (Reprobates)... the game looks pretty dull except in dream sequences...

DustyShinigami · 06-05-2009, 03:04 AM

Another one for The Black Mirror. Just a shame about the slow/ugly looking character models. But the backgrounds do look quite good.

I can't pick just one either, so here's my list of 'Graphically Lush Adventures' i've played (in no particular order):

Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars
Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror
Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon
The Curse of Monkey Island
Syberia
Syberia II
Dreamfall
Secret Files: Tunguska
Runaway: A Road Adventure
Discworld II: Missing Presumed...!?
Still Life
Sam & Max - Season One
The Black Mirror

Games that'll make their way onto this list if/when i play them:

The Secret of Monkey Island - Special Edition
So Blonde
A Vampyre Story
Dracula: Origin
Myst IV: Revelation
Ghost Pirates of Vooju Island
The Whispered World

Lee in Limbo · 06-05-2009, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by seanparkerfilms

I'd have to go with Myst IV: Revelation, though purely from memory... Also, The Last Express was quite gorgeous at times, particularly in the fully animated segments.

Agreed on both counts.

I also really quite liked the graphics for Dreamfall, though I wish the environment had felt more interactive. Merely walking around in a 3D setting wasn't quite enough for me. I was probably spoiled by TES: Oblivion (another gorgeous game).

Ninja Dodo · 06-05-2009, 12:40 PM

Dreamfall. Gorgeous. Pity they wouldn't let you really explore it.

I have fond memories of the visual style of King's Quest VII, though I'm partial also to the more realistic yet still painterly style of KQVI and Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers.

And yes, The Curse of Monkey Island is quite delicious.

Ooh! Grim Fandango, of course: the stylized characters on the fantastically rendered backdrops still hold up. Not a lot of 3D games that can get away with that. Maybe Little Big Adventure 2 if that counts as a graphic adventure...

thejobloshow · 06-05-2009, 03:13 PM

I thought Discworld II was very heavy in wonderful hi-res cel animation and painted backdrops. Lush!

orient · 06-05-2009, 05:59 PM

Although I haven't really played it, Myst IV: Revelation blew my socks off when I watched the intro scene. The sheer realism, mixed with the fantastical architecture is really something to behold.

In terms of pure art style, both Syberia games were magnificent with their Art Nouveau influence.

Obviously Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars is beautifully rendered in 2D, with pristine animation.

Still Life had wonderfully gothic, gritty graphics, and if I can just count Shenmue as an adventure game for a second - those games feature some of the most realized 3D worlds ever. The attention to detail is phenomenal. To think they were made on Dreamcast is almost tough to comprehend when you compare it to other games that were released in 1999.

*LostQuixote* · 06-06-2009, 02:25 AM

Myst IV really amazed me how beautiful it was when I played it. So much detail and it felt more real than any other game I've played.

Jadefalcon · 06-06-2009, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by orient

Still Life had wonderfully gothic, gritty graphics, and if I can just count Shenmue as an adventure game for a second - those games feature some of the most realized 3D worlds ever. The attention to detail is phenomenal. To think they were made on Dreamcast is almost tough to comprehend when you compare it to other games that were released in 1999.

Shenmue is a difficult one, it's like a hybrid of various gaming styles including adventure, fighting, stealth, and RPG. I have Shenmue 2 on the Xbox but did play the original Dreamcast version and it was very impressive.

Biek · 06-07-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jadefalcon

Blade Runner

Ah, that one brings back great memories. +1 for this one.

Mastik · 07-05-2009, 08:41 AM

Have to go with "A Vampyre Story".

Terramax · 07-05-2009, 09:11 AM

Myst IV: Revelation. Not only was it lush but, very rare for an adventure, the visuals actually moved!

QDream · 07-05-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Terramax

Myst IV: Revelation. Not only was it lush but, very rare for an adventure, the visuals actually moved!

True, the size of the installer was like 7GB

Toops144 · 07-05-2009, 01:49 PM

It depends on personal tastes to be brutally honest. Some people rate aesthetic realism (photo-realism) above graphical innovation and being unique which can be equally lush within context - such as cel-shading techniques which imo is beautiful.

I can't really point out one particular game so I will be a rebel and say both Vampyre Story and Keepsake xD

Edit - just ofr information there are lots of PC cel-shaded games released, the most recent being Murder in The Abbey :p

06-04-2009, 07:00 PM	#22
oerhört Game fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 240	The one that had the most profound impression on me, ever, for a game, was Riven. I had never seen a game even remotely as pretty as that back in 1997. The most graphically lush adventure I've ever played, though ... Myst IV looks absolutely fantastic. Kadish Tolesa in Uru is something I'll never forget. Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge, A Vampyre Story, Curse of Monkey Island and The Dig give those a run for their money. Share Share this post on Twitter

06-04-2009, 08:10 PM	#23
tsa Playing character Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 7,472	The latest incarnation of Myst Online, Uru Live, was probably the best looking game I have ever played. I could play it on my iMac in 1920 x 1080 resolution, and it was very detailed and not even slow. And of course some of the Ages are gorgeous. My favourites were Kadish Tolesa, and the City itself. Gahreesen also is one of my favorites. It always amazed me that despite the moderate graphics card you needed it would run so well. For Dreamfall you needed a much better card and the graphics were not nearly as good. Share Share this post on Twitter

06-04-2009, 08:58 PM	#24
Fantasysci5 Stalker of Britain Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Missouri, US Posts: 4,535	It's so hard to pick just one, so I hope the original poster wasn't aiming for that. I have to step up, and say that even though it wasn't as beautiful as Dreamfall or anything, the graphics were charming in their own right. What I'm referring to is "Black Mirror" (Yes, I know you all are starig at me now), and the backgrounds of "The Lost Crown"-minus the character animations, of course. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "And everyone's favourite anglophile, Fantasy!"-Intense Favorite Adventure Games-Lost Crown/Dark Fall 1&2, Longest Journey games, Myst games, Barrow Hill Favorite Other Games-King's Bounty, Sims 2, Fable, Disciples 2 Gold Currently Playing-Trine 2 Games I Want-Kings Bounty: Warriors of the North!!!, Asylum, Last Crown, Braken Tor, Testament of Sherlock Holmes

06-04-2009, 10:20 PM	#25
seanparkerfilms Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 57	I'd have to go with Myst IV: Revelation, though purely from memory. I haven't looked at it in a while, but from what I remember, it was the best looking game I'd ever seen. Yay for pre-rendered vistas! Also, The Last Express was quite gorgeous at times, particularly in the fully animated segments. Share Share this post on Twitter

06-04-2009, 10:38 PM	#26
Dedas Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 18	I have to say Loom. The art in that game ooze of atmosphere like nothing else, and it flows seamlessly with the music and gameplay. Almost every other game have something that breaks the immersion for me, but not that one. Share Share this post on Twitter

06-04-2009, 10:55 PM	#27
youfightlikeadairyfarmer Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 189	I guess I'd say Dreamfall by today's standards. It should have been a lot of things, but some of the places just looked amazing and the character models were very good. Too bad it was such a non-game. I also really liked KQ7 at the time, it was like a bunch of cool Disney movies in a King's Quest game. I don't guess I count prerendered photo games as good graphics. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Oh yeah?"

06-05-2009, 03:04 AM	#29
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	Another one for The Black Mirror. Just a shame about the slow/ugly looking character models. But the backgrounds do look quite good. I can't pick just one either, so here's my list of 'Graphically Lush Adventures' i've played (in no particular order): Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon The Curse of Monkey Island Syberia Syberia II Dreamfall Secret Files: Tunguska Runaway: A Road Adventure Discworld II: Missing Presumed...!? Still Life Sam & Max - Season One The Black Mirror Games that'll make their way onto this list if/when i play them: The Secret of Monkey Island - Special Edition So Blonde A Vampyre Story Dracula: Origin Myst IV: Revelation Ghost Pirates of Vooju Island The Whispered World Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut (DS and iPhone), DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, Silent Hill - HD Collection Recently Completed: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Next: Bayonetta, Devil May Cry - HD Collection, Max Payne 3, Metal Gear Solid - HD Collection, Silent Hill: Downpour

06-05-2009, 12:40 PM	#31
Ninja Dodo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,459	Dreamfall. Gorgeous. Pity they wouldn't let you really explore it. I have fond memories of the visual style of King's Quest VII, though I'm partial also to the more realistic yet still painterly style of KQVI and Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers. And yes, The Curse of Monkey Island is quite delicious. Ooh! Grim Fandango, of course: the stylized characters on the fantastically rendered backdrops still hold up. Not a lot of 3D games that can get away with that. Maybe Little Big Adventure 2 if that counts as a graphic adventure... Share Share this post on Twitter

06-05-2009, 03:13 PM	#32
thejobloshow Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 303	I thought Discworld II was very heavy in wonderful hi-res cel animation and painted backdrops. Lush! Share Share this post on Twitter

06-05-2009, 05:59 PM	#33
orient Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 468	Although I haven't really played it, Myst IV: Revelation blew my socks off when I watched the intro scene. The sheer realism, mixed with the fantastical architecture is really something to behold. In terms of pure art style, both Syberia games were magnificent with their Art Nouveau influence. Obviously Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars is beautifully rendered in 2D, with pristine animation. Still Life had wonderfully gothic, gritty graphics, and if I can just count Shenmue as an adventure game for a second - those games feature some of the most realized 3D worlds ever. The attention to detail is phenomenal. To think they were made on Dreamcast is almost tough to comprehend when you compare it to other games that were released in 1999. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Mindtank Studios

06-06-2009, 02:25 AM	#34
LostQuixote Fing-longer Inventor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Devon Posts: 92	Myst IV really amazed me how beautiful it was when I played it. So much detail and it felt more real than any other game I've played. Share Share this post on Twitter

07-05-2009, 08:41 AM	#37
Mastik Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 15	Have to go with "A Vampyre Story". Share Share this post on Twitter

07-05-2009, 09:11 AM	#38
Terramax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,595	Myst IV: Revelation. Not only was it lush but, very rare for an adventure, the visuals actually moved! Share Share this post on Twitter

07-05-2009, 01:49 PM	#40
Toops144 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham, UK Posts: 54	It depends on personal tastes to be brutally honest. Some people rate aesthetic realism (photo-realism) above graphical innovation and being unique which can be equally lush within context - such as cel-shading techniques which imo is beautiful. I can't really point out one particular game so I will be a rebel and say both Vampyre Story and Keepsake xD Edit - just ofr information there are lots of PC cel-shaded games released, the most recent being Murder in The Abbey :p Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by Toops144; 07-05-2009 at 02:13 PM.

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