Are you a graphics snob?

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Originally Posted by Someone in the comments section

Aesthetics > Graphics

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I agree with this sentiment.

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Originally Posted by Saint_Dee

I agree with this sentiment.

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Re that quote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oK8UTRgvJU&feature=kp

This is where my complete ignorance and lack of knowledge about graphics help me. I can play a game which isn't big on graphics and love it. I recognize good graphics in games like Uncharted, but I could care less about 60fps and Castrol Nvidia GTX. I only just recently figured out what 60fps means, and it wasn't all that different from what I already knew, from working in the media industry.

TL;DR: graphics don't really matter, as long as you're having fun with a game.

And that's why you guys Nintendo sooooo much right? They're the epitome of this sentiment yet most of you guys avoid them like the plague.

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Originally Posted by Edelweiss

They're the epitome of this sentiment

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Yeah, good point. I've never played a Nintendo game and not have a fucking blast of the time. Graphics isn't even a thought when you pick that 3DS or Nunchuck up.

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Originally Posted by TheAvenged87

Yeah, good point. I've never played a Nintendo game and not have a fucking blast of the time. Graphics isn't even a thought when you pick that 3DS or Nunchuck up.

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Played Wii tennis for 10 minutes then called it quits - too exhausting. Was fun while it lasted.

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Originally Posted by Edelweiss

And that's why you guys Nintendo sooooo much right? They're the epitome of this sentiment yet most of you guys avoid them like the plague.

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I'm a huge fan of New Super Mario Bros on the Wii (leeching play time on a cousin's console :o:p), I've just never been able to justify buying a console to complement my PC, whether it be PS, Xbox (Well, I won that here on MyG :D), or Wii.


By the way, for those who haven't played these, try Strider (relatively recent), Mark of the Ninja, or Sacred Citadel. These are more examples of the Aesthetics vs Graphics viewpoint.

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Originally Posted by Mister 44

This.

Look at a game like "Papers, Please":

http://papersplea.se/img/Shot11-Jorji.png

Those graphics would never work on a FPS, but for this type of "simulation", it was spot on. In fact, photorealistic graphics would have made the game less immersive.

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Although Ive sunk many hours so far in papers please and FLT, I cant help but think every time I play, that it would've been more enjoyable with better graphics or even just in higher resolution. So yeah, I think Im a bit of graphic snob. I still enjoy the games but I think 8/16 bit art style is a bit lazy in 2014.

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Originally Posted by Edelweiss

And that's why you guys Nintendo sooooo much right? They're the epitome of this sentiment yet most of you guys avoid them like the plague.

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Never! I absolutely adore Nintendo titles. I would love to buy a Wii U soon but I just cannot right now :(.

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Originally Posted by qornea

Are we too obsessed with graphics quality?

Are gamers too obsessed with graphics quality and forgetting about gameplay and storyline?

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Nope most of my games I play don't even have good graphics. I like the game cause of the gameplay and fun it gives even Tetris can be fun yet it is just blocks same with the Mario/Pokemon games.

People who obsess about graphics are losing out on tons of good, fun games.