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Posted October 16, 2012
Hi guys, so I recently played "Really Big Sky" on my computer, and I gotta say, I was mesmerized by its graphics - it was like watching art in motion. Now, I know the gaming community is rather divisive about the whole "game is art" deal, but I find it wonderful, provided that it's done right.

So I was just wondering what else is out there - strictly in terms of art direction. Here are a few I think is worthy to be mentioned, meaning they were especially stare-inducing:

Superbrothers: Sword & Sorcery - modern pixels done right
Really Big Sky - chaotic, plasmic masterpiece
LIMBO - the atmosphere...the atmosphere
Waves - particles, particles, particles
Splice - epic geneticist, epic splicing
Everyday Shooter - visually musical
Post edited October 16, 2012 by KiPhish
Posted October 16, 2012
There's a similar topic already, albeit with a slightly more cryptic title.
Posted October 16, 2012
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KiPhish: snip
Sacrifice:

http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/sacrifice
Posted October 16, 2012
All those games are crappy cartoon-ish shovelware-rish stuff though, not any good examples of leading art direction.
Posted October 16, 2012
Art direction? World of Warcraft.
Posted October 16, 2012
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Crosmando: All those games are crappy cartoon-ish shovelware-rish stuff though, not any good examples of leading art direction.
I wouldn't call Limbo crappy, particularly cartoonish or shovelware, but whatever floats yours.
Posted October 16, 2012
What is this obsession with Sacrifice?! I have looked at the game page on GOG and did not see a review of yours! What is it that makes it a special game? Maybe you want to gift one to me so that I can experience it myself :-)
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KiPhish: snip
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Licurg: Sacrifice: http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/sacrifice
Posted October 16, 2012
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Crosmando: All those games are crappy cartoon-ish shovelware-rish stuff though, not any good examples of leading art direction.
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AlKim: I wouldn't call Limbo crappy, particularly cartoonish or shovelware, but whatever floats yours.
Well, I was just generalizing due to the fact that OP used examples of all modern indie games for "leading art direction", I mean if I had to choose best art-direction in a game, I would say Disciples 1 and 2, especially the portraits of 1.
Posted October 16, 2012
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Accatone: snip
I joined GOG relatively recently, so there were already enough reviews. This is one of the greatest games ever made, but most people don't know about it. So, it's my duty to make sure that everyone does.
Posted October 16, 2012
Best art direction in gaming? That's easy. Team Fortress 2 before the hats.
Posted October 16, 2012
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stonebro: Art direction? World of Warcraft.
Amen to that

It's amazing how 8 years later that game is stil very presentable and is appealing to look at, not to mention how huge the world has gotten with many improvements

Say what you want about the Management at Blizzard but one thing's for sure: Very talented Programmers and Artists work there
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bazilisek: Best art direction in gaming? That's easy. Team Fortress 2 before the hats.
I remember buying the Orange Box on release day and sinking many many hours into TF2 when it first came out

It almost pains me to see what has become of that game now
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Crosmando: All those games are crappy cartoon-ish shovelware-rish stuff though, not any good examples of leading art direction.
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AlKim: I wouldn't call Limbo crappy, particularly cartoonish or shovelware, but whatever floats yours.
I would

While Limbo has some great things about it, as an actual game it's very, very bad
Post edited October 16, 2012 by Roman5
Posted October 16, 2012
The upcoming game The Banner Saga is certainly helped by its classic Disney/Eyvind Earle style.
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Crosmando: All those games are crappy cartoon-ish shovelware-rish stuff though, not any good examples of leading art direction.
You think just about every indie game that isn't a WRPG is shovelware, don't you?
Post edited October 16, 2012 by Aaron86
Posted October 16, 2012
SMT, mostly Nocturne and Digital Devil Saga
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RdbZeOxL2o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__AYd80yVlE
Posted October 16, 2012
For me I have to say Icewind Dale. Some of the maps (eg Kuldahar) to this day look stunning in my opinion.
Posted October 16, 2012
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Roman5: Amen to that It's amazing how 8 years later that game is stil very presentable and is appealing to look at, not to mention how huge the world has gotten with many improvements Say what you want about the Management at Blizzard but one thing's for sure: Very talented Programmers and Artists work there
And Mists of Pandaria is even more detailed and beautiful. :)
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