Topic: What video game art styles do you dislike?

RR529 · 2012-05-31T00:22:08+00:00

For me, It has to be realistic graphics. It's not that I dislike it, but it seems that's all you ever see anymore (especially with big name HD releases). Portal 2, Uncharted 3, Gears of War 3, Skyrim, Skyward Sword, MW3, Battlefield 3, and Arkham Asylum. Those were the big names floating around game of the year awards last year. They were all of varying genres and gameplay, but with the exception of Skyward Sword (the only non-HD nominee, it should be noted), they all tried portraying photorealistic worlds. I know they can be beautiful with the consoles we have now, but what about other art styles? Also, it seems like more & more classic gaming series are getting more realistic, gritty reboots. Tomb Raider (Tomb Raider), Devil May Cry (DMC), Ace Combat (Assault Horizon), and Castlevania (Lords of Shadow). What was wrong with their previous looks & worlds? Nothing, that's what. They even tried giving Bomberman a gritty reboot for Pete's sake! Just stop it already! Again, I'm not against the style, and I know not everything is going this route (Nintendo, Downloadable titles), but I'm tired of looking through the PS3 & 360 sections in stores, and seeing nothing but fantasy games that want to be Lord of the Rings, and shooters that want to be either COD or Halo. Those aren't bad series, but I want some diversity. It wouldn't be so bad, but there's only one way to do real world, and that's to make it look real world. At least anime or cartoon styles can be visually different, because artists can put their own unique flavor on the style. You really can't do that with real world.

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Hokori
Thu 31st May 2012

Ok here I found a non anime game that has color of this gen, Rayman Origins!!!!!! I forgot that one

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KaiserGX
Thu 31st May 2012

Were not dissing on you man. Lol.

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Hokori
Thu 31st May 2012

Miss_Rarity wrote:

Were not dissing on you man. Lol.

I know (if u were talking about me) it's just seems like people like to find a flaw in everything I say, but that makes me see many flaws in them so lol I don't mind it

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KaiserGX
Thu 31st May 2012

I know. I wasn't doing it on purpose but I noticed we all jumped and stabbed you with a knife like thugs.

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Hokori
Thu 31st May 2012

aww well maybe my signature says wayyyyy too much about me, then again maybe not enough

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RR529
Thu 31st May 2012

LordOtaku wrote:

Ok here I found a non anime game that has color of this gen, Rayman Origins!!!!!! I forgot that one

Wow, I just came back here specifically to say I dislike Rayman Origins' art style, lol (what a coincidence).

Before I get flamed, let me explain. What it does, it does drop dead gorgeously, and it's the only HD colorful retail release (outside of Sonic) that gets any notable attention from the gaming media, and that's a good thing.

What I don't like is the particular style of this well done animation. It reminds me of this weird "90's style" that was used in cartoons like Ren & Stimpy, Cow & Chicken, and Rocko's Modern Life, and I LOATHE that style. I will say RO pulls it off better than any of those shows (probably because it's not grotesque, like those shows could get).

When it comes to animated styles I prefer anime (ex. Tales of series, new Sonic, Fire Emblem), and "classic/Disney" style (ex. Mario, old Sonic, Wind Waker).

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shingi_70
Thu 31st May 2012

Dishlike the Batman Arkham games. Not a fan of steroids batman
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KaiserGX
Thu 31st May 2012

Nooooooo... lol. Rayman Origins... lol your getting stabbed again.

Also wth is that really what Batman looks like in the game?!

Btw Frank Miller's Batman...
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Eel
Thu 31st May 2012

I think it's just his costume the one that looks over the top. Just like in his movies.

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Bankai
Thu 31st May 2012

Anything that isn't from GUST is an inferior art style.

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shingi_70
Thu 31st May 2012

And frank miller's batman is like 60 and ia older. Now compare that to his year one batman.
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Like my bats sleek. His whole character is undermined if hes all roided up. Hes supposed to be the peak of human training not a body builder.

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shingi_70
Thu 31st May 2012

LordOtaku wrote:

Anime style games are my favorite I think Prof. Layton has that great feel to it

Doesn't Layton have more incommon with European animation like the illusionists and tinting than anime.

Now inzazuma eleven is some anime.

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Eel
Thu 31st May 2012

Is "HD" even an art style?

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LordJumpMad
Thu 31st May 2012

Pastry wrote:

HD.

So you hate High-definition?
Then don't buy a HD T.V.

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The_Fox
Thu 31st May 2012

Sony_70 wrote:

Dishlike the Batman Arkham games. Not a fan of steroids batman

Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's just the costume. Is it his fault he's a bit of a narcissist?

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