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NA Awards 2011: Best Graphics
Topic Started: Feb 13 2011, 09:43 PM (553 Views)
andaryu
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Resident Evil 5

Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3
Release Date: 03/13/09
Genre: Action Adventure > Horror
Developer: Capcom
ESRB Rating: M

Description:
The biohazard threat has not ended: Just when it seemed that the menace of Resident Evil had been destroyed, along comes a new terror to send shivers down players' spines. Chris Redfield, returning Resident Evil hero, has followed the path of the evil literally around the globe. After joining a new organization, Chris heads to Africa where the latest bioterrorism threat is literally transforming the people and animals of the city into mindless, maddened creatures. He is joined by a new partner, Sheva Alomar, who lends her strength, intelligence and sharp-shooting skills to the mission. In order to survive, Chris and Sheva must work together to take on the challenges of discovering the truth behind this evil plot. Utilizing a revolutionary new 2-player co-op mode of gameplay, players assume control of either Chris or Sheva and experience Resident Evil in new ways. In Resident Evil 5, Capcom has players fearing the daylight as much as they have feared shadow in previous games.
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Crysis

Platforms: PC
Release Date:11/13/07
Genre: First-Person > Action > Shooter > Sci-Fi
Developer: Crytek
ESRB Rating: M

Description:
A colossal asteroid crashes down to Earth. The North Korean Government quickly seals off the island chain, claiming the mysteries of the asteroid for themselves. The United States responds by dispatching an elite team of Delta Force Operators to recon the situation and report back to the Pentagon. Amid rising tensions between the US and North Koreans, the asteroid suddenly bursts open, revealing a massive, 2km high alien ship. The ship generates an immense force sphere, freezing a vast portion of the island and drastically altering the global weather system. The invasion of Earth has begun. The two rival nations unite to stop the aliens and save mankind. The newly formed alliance fights epic battles against the marauding Aliens. With hope rapidly fading, the player must lead a crack squad through lush tropical jungle, harsh frozen landscapes, and finally into the heart of the alien ship itself for the ultimate Zero G encounter with the aliens. Crysis offers players a highly immersive FPS experience in which they will have to adapt their tactics, weaponry, armour and gameplay style to survive and defeat the alien invasion.
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Final Fantasy XIII

Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3
Release Date: 03/09/10
Genre: Role-Playing > Console-style RPG
Developer: Square Enix
ESRB Rating: T

Description:
In Final Fantasy XIII, you will embark on a journey through the cityworld of Cocoon and the outerworld of Pulse. Along the way, you will encounter diverse allies who will fight alongside you. Execute powerful attacks with weapons and magic, and summon the enigmatic Eidolons with an evolved Active Time Battle system. Experience seamless transitions between real time gameplay and in-game cinematics. Do you have the courage to face your destiny?
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Super Mario Galaxy 2

Plaftorms: Wii
Release Date: 05/23/10
Genre: 3D > Action > Platformer
Developer: Nintendo
ESRB Rating: E

Description:
This adventure for the Wii console marks the first time a second 3-D Mario game has arrived in the same console generation. In the game, Mario rides his trusty dinosaur companion, Yoshi, to new stars and the fantastic worlds found there. This 3-D platforming adventure provides longtime video game fans with a fresh round of out-of-this-world challenges in the style introduced in the critically acclaimed original.
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Final Fantasy Dissidia

Platforms: PSP
Release Date: 08/25/09
Genre: Action > Fighting > 3D
Developer: Square Enix
ESRB Rating: T

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Cosmos, the goddess of harmony. Chaos, the god of discord. Reigning from distant realms, the two gods had gathered warriors from all lands to lead them in savage war. Cosmos and Chaos were of equal strength. It was believed the conflict would last forever. However, the balance is now broken. Those who answered Chaos's call created an inexhaustible force. And under vicious attack without relent, the warriors fighting for Cosmos started to fall one by one. The conflict that has continued for eons is now about to end in Chaos's favor. The world has been torn asunder, sinking into a vortex of disorder. As for the few surviving warriors- their fates have yet to be determined.
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Kachou on!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD1VM6ML57w

Holy shit
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Polantaris
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Die pig!
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Feb 15 2011, 02:11 PM
Zidane: Just because most computers can't run it at full speed doesn't necessarily mean that it's that amazing. Perhaps when you get to the very high settings, the engine wastes more resources then it needs to, so even now not many computers can play it maxed out.

Yeah you really don't need to tell me about computers... The game isn't the best optimized but even so it's still the game that every review site uses to benchmark video cards. And whether it runs well or not, no one can say any game looks more realistic. The video Storm posted isn't even the best, there's a mod that makes a setting called Ultra High that looks even better.

I also forgot to mention that the guy who made the video was also recording at the same time. For those who don't know, recording can be a system hog depending on the program. For example, I get around 200FPS on a map I play in Counter-Strike Source but when I tried using FRAPS to record while playing that same map it dropped to about 150FPS.
True, but meanwhile in 5 years developers will have learned how to make games that look better and use less. Graphics aren't everything, and most can't afford the insane parts required to make that game look as amazing as people want.

@Storm: This article explains exactly my viewpoint on Crysis nearly perfectly: http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/pc/2010/06/14/crysis-was-terrible/1

Now for this vote, technically Crysis is the winner if you're going for PURE looks, but I'm also factoring in the part that I can spend $200-$350 (Depending on if you get a deal and what not), and get XIII which looks pretty damn good as well, and save myself more than just a pretty penny when compared to Crysis.
Edited by Polantaris, Feb 15 2011, 10:18 PM.
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Zidane
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The parts or optimization or anything else besides how the game looks is completely irrelevant. This is for Best Graphics and graphics are just how it looks, nothing else.
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andaryu
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That's true, this is about best graphics and nothing else. I think we should just move on. This thread served it's purpose, Crysis takes the win.

Thanks for everyone's opinions though, that's what makes discussing games on here fun. I always learn something. Like I said for the best weapons tournament, it's not all about the winner but what it takes to get there. I'll do a new NA Awards thread soon, it just takes me a bit to put them together and I want to do at least two next.
Edited by andaryu, Feb 15 2011, 11:49 PM.
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I'd give FFXIII my vote. RE5 does look fantastic, but I picked it up again the other day and the graphics don't wow me as much now as they did at first.
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