do you care about game graphics ?

[Erana]

MMORPGS? Definitely. If I find the graphics alienating, why would I want to grind mindlessly there?

Other games? Graphics can enhance a game, but if someone spend the money used to make next-gen graphics on a bigger, better game, then I'm perfectly happy.

 

[sirdanrhodes]

Graphics are a nice addition, but that's it.

 

[cprs_]

First 2 Monkey Island games, original Prince of Persia & Diablo 2 proves no.

I played Half Life in software mode at about 512x384 (can't remember exactly) and it was still one of the greatest gaming experiences of my life. Hell, I even still love playing Day of Defeat.

 

[Citrus]

I don't mind the graphics if I'm replaying an older game, but I expect good graphics in new releases.

 

[JC175]

Not really, I always thought a really cool idea for a game would be for the graphics to get better as the game went on,

eg. the game begins as sprites, like Wolfenstein esque 3D, and the story supports the graphics slowly advancing to modern standards by the end.

just a little idea. (are you listening, developers!?)

 

[Nazulu]

Not for me, if the game is fun to play then it is a good game.

 

[AndyFromMonday]

They're nice, but if you buy a game just for the graphics...

 

[SenseOfTumour]

I think if we're being honest, they matter at least a little, however good gameplay can make up for them, I'll always prefer a fun game over a pretty one, however one that's plain ugly doesn't make you want to carry on.

 

[Bunnymarn]

I don't particularily care. I find the N64 graphics fine.

 

[konkwastaken]

well...yeah crysis would not be anywhere near as awesome with counter strike graphics right?

 

[Trifer420]

not really, I rely on the story game play etc. I don't care if you can make out to see every single pore on a character's face, if the game play is shoddy, and the story is shallow, I usually move on.

 

[The-Big-D]

Not always. I mean it does help to create a better atmosphere and look but looking back on some of the older titles on PS1 for example. They didnt need amazing graphics. Sure they were good for there time but looking back on it there were some amazing games and the graphics arnt all that great but it doesnt really matter.

If its a good game it shouldnt matter to much.

 

[AndyVale]

I really couldn't care that much, until female body parts come into it. Then I want it to look seamless.

 

[wswadling]

final fantasy 7 need i say more probably the best game ever made but its got the sort of look that makes me want to pull out both my eyes with a rusty spoon

 

[chromewarriorXIII]

They do play a part for me, but storyline and gameplay are much more important. Hence why I prefer some Playstation 1 games over a bunch of more recent games.

 

[sorry user name taken.]

how it should be...


story --> characters --> atmosphere --> graphics --> music -->

should be but most end up like this

story --> graphics --> Boosting --> graphics --> over hype-->graphics --- oops yeah story..

=/

 

[Eskay]

I think there's a difference between the raw graphical prowess of a game and the actual aesthetic. By aesthetic I mean the style of the design and how it contributes to the world. Its all very well having a seamlessly anti-aliased high definition detail fest, but if the style behind it is dull what's the point? Pure graphical output is inherently worthless, it would be like saying a toddlers finger painting was better than the Mona Lisa because it used more colours.

Think the original GoW, lots of people were turned off by the grey repetitive visuals, despite it being a technically lovaly graphical feat. The world was a bit dull.
Braid on the other hand in no way pushes the 360 but is lauded for its gorgeous visuals. This is due to the beauty of it, not the polygon count (0, I know.)

As far as graphics are concerned I'll take style over substance any day.

 

[[Gavo]]

If the story & gameplay are good, then graphics don't matter too much.

But they're nice to have.

 

[Rhayn]

MMORPGS? Definitely. If I find the graphics alienating, why would I want to grind mindlessly there?

Other games? Graphics can enhance a game, but if someone spend the money used to make next-gen graphics on a bigger, better game, then I'm perfectly happy.

You pretty much summed up my thoughts there.

Graphics were a minor reason I couldn't bring myself to like WAR. I'll probably get shot and keelhauled for this, but I found them a bit dull. Graphics were also a reason I considered getting Age of Conan, but good thing I tried the game at a friends house first. Yeah, I guess you could call me shallow.

But as many others have said, graphics don't mean everything to me, allthough good graphics can definately make the whole experience a bit more immersive.

 

[Insomniactk]

The graphics makes a good game better, but it doesn't make a bad game good.
I love Counter-Strike 1.6, but it would be even better with good graphics.
I don't like Counter-Strike: Source, even if it has better graphics =)