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Topic: What game's gameplay was enhanced by its art style?

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TheMisterManGuy

What game have you played where its gameplay and mechanics was made more satisfying thanks to its art style and presentation? I personaly couldn't imagine playing Viewtiful Joe without its trademark visual presentation, it would just feel dull and mediocre.

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BearHunger

All of the “traditionally animated” platformers of the fourth generation. Genesis Aladdin, Earthworm Jim 1&2, Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure, Mickey Mania—these are some of my favorite 2D games, and their animation remains unsurpassed even by most modern games.

Also the even more impressive-looking Donkey Kong Country trilogy. The first game in the series would hardly be worth talking about if it weren't for its graphics (and soundtrack).

I would still like Kirby's Dream Land 3 if it didn't have the crayon style, but not nearly as much.

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DefHalan

Limbo. The platforming is pretty standard but that art style made it a huge success.

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RR529

I second Okami. It literally wouldn't have worked using any other art style.

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DualWielding

I don't normally like bullet hell titles but Sine Mora grabbed me because of its art style

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Epic Yarn would just be decent without the art style.

And yeah, Okami's probably the best example.

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Jet Set Radio. Rhythm Heaven. Heck, Phoenix Wright would be nowhere near as good as it was if it weren't for the character designs.

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Drawdler

Disney Infinity wouldn't seem as fun without the toy artstyle

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Kaze_Memaryu

Everything from Vanillaware, Paper Mario, Wind Waker, El Shaddai, Child of Light, Shovel Knight. If these games weren't as beautiful as they were, their entire atmosphere wouldn't be nearly as impacting.

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mookysam

Okami was my first thought as well. Beautiful game. A perfect blend of gameplay and aesthetics, with the art style also complimenting the setting nicely.

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mad world. havent played it but the black and white world makes the red blood pop out even more.

also jet set radio (future).

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derek_combatir

guacamelee!, due to all the traditional design...

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