Can't decide between Shadow of the Colossus and Bioshock. I'm probably leaning more towards Shadow honestly. I'm surprised neither of them are there.
Question of the Day, May 2, 2010
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The only game in that list ive played is portal and I dont see it as art. Sure it was a great game but as for arty id have to go with Shadow of the Colossus.
I'd say Heavy Rain should be on that list as long as you count it as a game, though I'd understand if you don't. Other than that, I'd go with Ico and Twilight Princess
Why is Portal an "arty" game? I thought it was just a clever puzzle FPS. I'm not saying that's not art, just that it's not really "arty" on the same level as things like Okami, ICO, or Psychonauts. I'd also maybe suggest Viewtiful Joe.
For me, visual styles are only one facet of the art in a game. Graphics, atmosphere, story, these are all things that add up to a whole.
I want to say Silent Hill 2 for the atmosphere, but Baldur's Gate 2 is in my mind the god of RPGs simply for the story. That said, I'd recommend Bethesda RPGs (Morrowind, Oblivion, and Fallout 3 in particular) because I've always liked their format. You can either play through the main story, or you can throw it aside and simply go your own way and explore.
American McGee's Alice, also in my top list, was a beautiful example of twisting; taking an established setting or story, and turning it into something dark, interesting, and most importantly, new.
I want to say Silent Hill 2 for the atmosphere, but Baldur's Gate 2 is in my mind the god of RPGs simply for the story. That said, I'd recommend Bethesda RPGs (Morrowind, Oblivion, and Fallout 3 in particular) because I've always liked their format. You can either play through the main story, or you can throw it aside and simply go your own way and explore.
American McGee's Alice, also in my top list, was a beautiful example of twisting; taking an established setting or story, and turning it into something dark, interesting, and most importantly, new.
The rationale behind naming Citizen Kane one of the best movies of all time is looking at what movies were like immediately before Citizen Kane in terms of scope and storytelling intensity. It's the same rationale behind naming Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time one of the best video games of all time.Superior Mind said:
