which game do you think has the best (or most visually appealing)graphics?

[yundex]

*snip*

Let me counter that

Spoiler

Spot the differences!

First picture:

The water looks different, almost as if it has clouds in it rather than foam

The lighting's different, as shown by the shadows

The mountain on the right has more ridge-things

Come to think of it, the top of that mountain on the left looks... well, shit, at least compared to the rest of that image

The valley looks flatter and there's less contrast

Second image:

The shed is in less disrepair

The grass looks like... something other than grass

The trees are placed differently

There we go: differences and the odd criticism. I will grant that it looks spectacular, but it's not perfect or better than real life.]

EDIT: Sorry, now for my entry.

Best graphics? I don't care. If forced to choose, probably that Crysis thing above, followed by Halo: Reach.

Most visually appealing?

The images are no substitue whatsoever for playing the game and seeing Homeworld bring space to life around you. The way Homeworld uses its graphics is astonishing. It's the most beautiful game I've ever played.

Honourable mention, by the way, goes to Half-Life 2 for having water effects and facial animations that hold up very well today, despite their age.

What's cool about this is that those nitpicks will probably be the norm in 20 years. When we eventually get to the point that games only look slightly different than real life, what would really be considered "bad"?

 

[MR T3D]

 

[MrGalactus]

Crysis herp derp sherp i am a PC gamer and therefore superior herpa derp

I wasn't a fan of Read Dead as a game, but it looks fantastic. Thats my winner.

Herp derp Im a console player therefore Im better then all pc gamers herpa derp


OT: I would also say that crysis has the best graphic.

Actually I'm both. Just saying I hate the PC gamer elitism.

 

[Grufflenark]

Its been said, but in realistic graphics its Crysis.

 

[Avaholic03]

Despite its problems Mirror's Edge had some very beautiful scenery.

Damn, you beat me to it.

I actually don't like games that are over-realistic. I liked the contrast and clarity of the Mirrors Edge world. So while it might not have the "best" graphics, IMO it's the most visually appealing.

 

[moretimethansense]

Okami Okami a million times Okami, I mean just look at it!

Spoiler: The void is beautiful as well if in a dark somwhat creepy way

 

[Smooth Operator]

Crysis, hands down and without a doubt, and I hope it will be the next Unreal engine(that every game now uses)

Sofar tho no good games came of it, let's hope for a brighter future

 

[Tupolev]

Halo: Combat Evolved

By the way, Sonic CD. Now that is a game with well-executed visual style.

 

[Ertol]

Crysis in terms of pure prettiness. Personally I prefer Red Dead Redemption's look.