What is the best looking game of all time?

[neobuyer]

Originally posted by Dampfwalze:
<STRONG>I own 2 NeoGeo Home Systems (US/Jap), 2 MVS (1-Slot/4-Slot) and a small but fine collection of Home Carts (Metal Slug 1-3+X, All King of Fighters, Garou etc.).
But I still think that Dracula X for PS has very beautiful 2D graphics. Both in style and technical aspect.
I also considered the Metal Slug Series, but I decided for Dracula X. Though it was a very difficult decision.
(Sorry SNK! I will do penance for this at my
NeoGeo shrine.) <IMG SRC="smilies/crying.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

Actually Dampfwalze, Dracula X is a REALLY good choice. Definitely one of the all time 2D greats!

I was more referring to those who picked GGX and other non-SNK 2D fighters. <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

 

[BJMFH]

I just picked up GT3. That game has the best graphics I've ever seen in my life.

 

[Blaine]

3D: Shenmue or Virtual Tennis (great lighting effects)

2D: Dragon's Lair <IMG SRC="smilies/smirk.gif" border="0">

 

[Caris Nautilus]

Dragons Lair isn't a 2-D game, it was Cel Animated <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

So it falls in the FMV game catagory.

Originally posted by Blaine:
<STRONG>3D: Shenmue or Virtual Tennis (great lighting effects)

2D: Dragon's Lair <IMG SRC="smilies/smirk.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

[ August 03, 2001: Message edited by: Drift King EX ]

 

[Blaine]

Originally posted by Drift King EX:
<STRONG>Dragons Lair isn't a 2-D game, it was Cel Animated <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

So it falls in the FMV game catagory.

</STRONG>

It's just as 2-D as Guilty Gear X, which also is cell animation.

3D is vector based graphics, with or without textures.

2D is raster based graphics, sprite or otherwise.

<IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> I was a computer graphics major.

I think it's gameplay makes it a FMV game, like Night Trap. The whole lack of control bullshit.

But that's my answer an' I'm stickin' to it!

[ August 03, 2001: Message edited by: Blaine ]

 

[nick_th_fury]

It's just as 2-D as Guilty Gear X, which also is cell animation.

Hey,
When your right, your right.
Right.

 

[Caris Nautilus]

Your probly the only person ive ever seen put FMV games in the same catagory with traditional 2-D games...

Anygame that is ALL animation, with limited player interaction (Like Dragons lair) falls into a different catagory than a 2-D fighter, sidescroller ect.

So is The Matrix DVD the best 2-D game ever? I mean it's 2-D, you can move about the menu with your remote control by pressing one button... kinda like Dragons Lair.

Originally posted by Blaine:
<STRONG>It's just as 2-D as Guilty Gear X, which also is cell animation.

3D is vector based graphics, with or without textures.

2D is raster based graphics, sprite or otherwise.

<IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> I was a computer graphics major.

I think it's gameplay makes it a FMV game, like Night Trap. The whole lack of control bullshit.

But that's my answer an' I'm stickin' to it!

[ August 03, 2001: Message edited by: Blaine ]</STRONG>

[ August 04, 2001: Message edited by: Drift King EX ]

 

[Blaine]

Originally posted by Drift King EX:
<STRONG>
Anygame that is ALL animation, with limited player interaction (Like Dragons lair) falls into a different catagory than a 2-D fighter, sidescroller ect.
August 04, 2001: Message edited by: Drift King EX ]</STRONG>

So...you're agreeing with me?

I said what defines a FMV game is the limited interaction, check my earlier post.
It's a 2D game, a 2D FMV game.

Irregardless it is a 2D game. The graphics 'engine', for lack of a better word is sprite based.

Make all the dumb comparissons to DVD's you want. The fact of the matter is...we're talking about graphics. That's the whole concept of this topic, isn't it? graphics?
If it was "What's the best looking shooter ever"...then ya got me.

And interesting questions is, why do you care what I say? I didn't try to rebut your opinion, why do it to me? You're entitled to your opinion which is why I'm not saying "You're wrong, PERIOD". Hell think what you want. Go bug MookyStains about his picks. <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">


*edited...For Her Pleasure.

[ August 04, 2001: Message edited by: Blaine ]

 

[NSX-T]

Originally posted by neobuyer:
<STRONG>What is everyone's opinion of the 'Best looking/most beautiful game of all time' 2D OR 3D?

Any type of game, any system, home or arcade.

I'll state my opinion a little later.</STRONG>

The classic Arcade game: Ghouls and Ghosts.

 

[Kyokugen Star]

2D - Super Spy <IMG SRC="smilies/tickled.gif" border="0"> No, Metal Slug 3
3D - Jet Set Radio (unsurpassably beautiful!)

 

[Lockheed]

SaGa Frontier 2, undeniably. This game has graphics suitable for framing. And it's just a glimpse at the unlimited potential of the hand-drawn art form...

 

[Jackal]

3D: Ferrari F355 Challenge, Soul Calibur

2D: Guilty Gear X, Street Fighter III, Blazing Star (the Neo-Geo graphics king IMO), Soukyugurentai, Layer Section, Xexex (although it is from 1991, a lot of the effects will leave your jaw hitting the floor).

 

[NeoGML]

3D: DOA2

2D: hmm...

well, i would like to say MvC2, but it has some serious un-touched-up sprite rips from older CPS-2 games... not to say they were bad or anything, but...

Hmm...

MoTW, MvC2(what the hell), SF3 3rd strike, (insert one of the many beautiful saturn games here <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">)

 

[Ducky]

2D: Guilty Gear X
3D: Virtua Fighter 4 <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

 

[samurai247]

2D: Metal Slug 3
3D: Shenmue

 

[The Webmiester]

3D: Shadow of Destiny for PS2!!
2D: Guilty Gear X

 

[Verbatum]

Great thread!

3-D: Onimusha, the Bouncer

2-D: Metal Slug 3, Dracula 4

Honerable mention to Winds of Thunder, Soul Reaver, Nocturne in the Moonlight, Blazing Star, Shenmue, Silent Hill, Samurai Spirits series, and Tekken Tag.

 

[Verbatum]

Originally posted by The Webmiester:
<STRONG>3D: Shadow of Destiny for PS2!!
2D: Guilty Gear X</STRONG>

Wow! You liked Shadow of Memories (Destiny) too!! Glad to see someone else appreciates idealistic games!

 

[Mystery]

2D: MotW
3D: mhmm....I don't know.. <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">