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ah, that is what I think it is. “While I might have a problem with them now, I had no problem with them when the game was first released.”  All of my favorite games, when they first came out, - I thought the graphics were great. Now, they pale in comparison to the newer games, but, they are still my favorites, so I guess that graphics don’t mean that much to me. I would much prefer to have a compelling game with crappy graphics than a game with great graphics and lousy puzzles and story. graphics are way way way down on my “must have” list.

Well, viewing GK3 as a first time player (I just started it a couple days ago,) it’s definitely ugly enough to make it hard to get into.  I do appreciate that they actually took the time to animate the facial textures though—it does help with the presentation of the characters and story.  I wish the environments could have been a LITTLE more detailed, but eh, oh well.  I still prefer it to the FMV and manipulated photographic aesthetic of its predecessor, so…yeah.

UPtimist - 26 October 2013 11:00 AM

I always find it odd when people trash GK3’s graphics. I mean, they’re obviously rough, and far from beautiful, but I always thought they’re quite easy on the eyes and at least it’s very clear (like, many games are totally a mess about what some things are even supposed to be).

And the facial expressions on the characters are better than many games even today. I mean, facial expressions that matched the quality of GK3 wouldn’t be seen for like a decade or something, and still even many quite top-level games lack a certain… naturalness that GK3 has, even if they are maybe more diverse and so.

I agree completely. The graphics in GK3 never bothered me. Actually, I think the character models were pretty decent, particularly because of their facial animations as you mentioned.

tomimt - 26 October 2013 04:47 AM

You can actually make GK3 look a bit better by using a custom resolution, you need to knife register to do that though. But the game does look a tad better in full HD, despite the model and texture fidelity is what it is.

It’s actually quite easy to change the resolution without going into the registry. Just create a shortcut on your desktop (right click the desktop > New > Shortcut), then link to the location of GK3.exe and specify your desired dimensions (resolution). For example, for 1600x900 widescreen:
“C:\Sierra\Gabriel Knight 3\GK3.exe” -width 1600 -height 900

It definitely looks a lot better in a higher resolution. Just the Sydney interface becomes a bit wonky.

hmmmm, i’m not sure some of these screenshots are doing the original any justice. The remake version of jackson square definitely isn’t sized accurately! How will they add all of the characters that existed in those scenes from the original? how will you avoid the mime without bumping into other people, surely that would be difficult seeing as the scene in the remake looks a lot more claustrophobic than a park should be!  Jane Jensen, think these backgrounds need to be designed again with Gabriels body looking a bit smaller!

It is damn awful! I kind of liked the gedde tomb scene, and sort of liked the book store but apart from that I wasn’t sold. I really think that they should take some inspiration from the black mirror games.

The town in black mirror 2 for example, had a very foreboding atmosphere but wasn’t overdone with an obvious “spooky” vibe except fog and the weather.

Would love New Orleans to be like this because each scene felt quite real and very atmospheric. The image of Jackson Square looks very static and boring.

RELEASE MORE IMAGES.. we need to feel safe that this game is in the right hands

p.s sorry for the large images. wasn’t sure how to make them smaller.

I hope I’m wrong, but I’m beginning to suspect this remake is going to end up being a classic example of why “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is such an iconic expression.

Why don’t we wait for when the final product is released and judge it then?

Whatever the state will be , one way or another we fans will play it.
I am more concerned if Phoenix output will justify sales
and critical acclaim from mainstream media to warrant GK4???

I want GK4 basically, GK remake is just a test excercise that can hurt one
of the most wanted AG sequel. Stakes are higher than Moebius.

tomimt - 30 November 2013 05:51 PM

I think Larry Reloaded has already proven that point, as I doubt we will see another installation to Reloaded series very soon.

I know!  And it’s especially shocking considering all the masterful PR work Paul Trowe has been doing for the company lately.