How important are graphics really?

[michaeldyer1994]

Gameplay for me then graphics, when i play on my Wii i never think about the graphics and when i play on my ps3 im not really concerned about them

[greenman]

Graffics make it more realistic,

[JBond007]

Originally Posted by greenman

Graffics make it more realistic,

True, but some people play games to escape from the stresses of work and life! Why do you want to go from the real world to something that looks pretty much like the real world? Graphics never really mattered for the Mario series. As long as I can play a game and enjoy it, it doesn't matter what it looks like.

[burnout2006]

Originally Posted by JBond007

True, but some people play games to escape from the stresses of work and life! Why do you want to go from the real world to something that looks pretty much like the real world? Graphics never really mattered for the Mario series. As long as I can play a game and enjoy it, it doesn't matter what it looks like.

Exactly, i mean you don't need to be a processing powerhouse or graphically great to be enjoyable, just look at a lot of N64 titles, poor blocky 3D graphics but overall great fun adventures

[ed.kilverts]

Yet Mario Galaxy had, in my opinion, some great graphics, very smooth, as does MKWii for that matter. It just shows what can be done with a little extra care.

[NazzWii]

Agree that graphics aren't everything. I say, lets count our blessings eh, so what if the Wii graphics aren't as good compared to the 360 / PS3. At least it is not NES/SNES level and we were happy with that back in the day.

7 years from now (probably) , people will be moaning that PS3 graphics are poor.

Having said that, I do think graphics like on Pokemon Ranch does take the p1ss ! .

[Nicko]

Mario galaxy had superb graphics IMO. MKWii was a little bit jagged round the edges, though still enjoyable.

[greenman]

JB thats true, it depends on what time of games your playing, take GTA 4 if the graffics was not good on that
the game would be a total shamble, mario cartoon graffics are great for that game

[Nicko]

Originally Posted by greenman

take GTA 4 if the graffics was not good on that
the game would be a total shamble

How do you work that one out? Fair enough it wouldn't be AS good but you don't get a 10/10 rating just for graphics.

[Lepruk86]

Originally Posted by greenman

JB thats true, it depends on what time of games your playing, take GTA 4 if the graffics was not good on that
the game would be a total shamble, mario cartoon graffics are great for that game

see what I mean... people do really see graphics as part of the fun factor.

Oh when talking about this thread I wasn't just pondering photo real; I meant all kinds; so if you think SMG looks amazing (like I do) then it technically has really impressive visuals.

Having said that, I do think graphics like on Pokemon Ranch does take the p1ss !

I agree.

I do believe graphics can help to make a good concept amazing; going back to CoD4 - I think the awesome visuals (with surround sound) etc all really make an intense and amazing experience.

Then again a game like Mario Galaxy looks fantastic for what it is and I wouldn't want it to look any other way; I mean the new Banjo Kazooie looks ugly as they have gone for a semi real look (its strange; I find it very discomforting to look at).

As said in the OP; there is a point where I will start to gripe but generally it takes a lot of unpolished presentation before the look of a game ruins the feel of the game for me.

Again; I hate the new megaman 9 game; it looks lazy to me; you can do very nice 2d imagery (take Warioland Shake as an example) but maintain the retro gameplay; I won't be buying it as I think it gives them an excuse to stop trying.