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[BazzDropperz]

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Edited by BazzDropperz, 14 July 2014 - 12:12 AM.

[Hank Hill]

Well, other than what NinjaShock said, there really isn't a problem with that, just so long as that isn't the only deciding factor in your game purchases.

[Wertville]

No problem with that, so long as you reasonably understand how difficult it is to do so and shape your expectations similarly.

But do note that many games that don't use a console's power and end up much better than most games that do. Cave Story, Dwarf Fortress, Minecraft (Though only graphical Wise), La mulana and Umineko (VNs aren't even graphically intensive!) are some of many examples in the PC industry.

Luckily for you, the term 'console' to most developers tends to mean 'Try to do everything you can' graphics wise.

EDIT: I think I worded this very badly...
Meme style time

1. Many games that aren't super-powerful are still very very awesome.
2. Consoles tend to bring out the power in developers anyway
3. ????
4. Profit!

Edited by Wertville, 19 November 2011 - 08:39 AM.

[Crackkat]

theres nothing wrong with wanting beautiful graphics but the more time thats spent on graphics and visuals, the less time spent on gameplay content, a good balance is what i like to see, but not full power used up because as you can see, since the HD era, games have gotten shorter and shorter.

[BazzDropperz]

theres nothing wrong with wanting beautiful graphics but the more time thats spent on graphics and visuals, the less time spent on gameplay content, a good balance is what i like to see, but not full power used up because as you can see, since the HD era, games have gotten shorter and shorter.

Not really. Elder Scrolls anyone?

[Merchiodos]

theres nothing wrong with wanting beautiful graphics but the more time thats spent on graphics and visuals, the less time spent on gameplay content, a good balance is what i like to see, but not full power used up because as you can see, since the HD era, games have gotten shorter and shorter.

This is true. Most games these days are lagging music (soundtrack). In the other hand Twilight Princess got everything Graphics, Gameplay, Music etc. Thats why its kinda good that the Wii wasn't as powerful as PS3 & 360 because if it was they would lag so much in music and it wouldn't be the same. Now for the Wii U, they know now that Great Graphics needs Great Music and now taking the Wii U to a whole new level. Nintendo has never been better

[BazzDropperz]

This is true. Most games these days are lagging music (soundtrack). In the other hand Twilight Princess got everything Graphics, Gameplay, Music etc. Thats why its kinda good that the Wii wasn't as powerful as PS3 & 360 because if it was they would lag so much in music and it wouldn't be the same. Now for the Wii U, they know now that Great Graphics needs Great Music and now taking the Wii U to a whole new level. Nintendo has never been better

What do you mean by "lagging music"? If you're trying to suggest that games on the HD systems don't have good music or something then you're mistaken. Is that what you were trying to say?

[Merchiodos]

What do you mean by "lagging music"? If you're trying to suggest that games on the HD systems don't have good music or something then you're mistaken. Is that what you were trying to say?

Yes. Now days game are trying to make graphics look real and the music they use isn't all that great. I love the graphics, but we need music to go with it, not just an empty sound

Edited by Merchiodos, 19 November 2011 - 06:36 PM.

[Caius Casshern Sins]

It depends on the game, but most games I play on my ps3 had music that was good. But it also depends on the person as well.

[Bill Cipher]

Yes. Now days game are trying to make graphics look real and the music they use isn't all that great. I love the graphics, but we need music to go with it, not just an empty sound

Apparently you've been playing crap like the Smurfs on HD systems. I'll use Half-Life 2 as an example. It tries to be realistic in it's art style but it's score is amazing, as it really knows when to play the right Music. Just because you've had a bad experience with HD game's music sucking doesn't mean that's a fact.

Edited by Natural Harmonia Gropius, 19 November 2011 - 07:07 PM.

[Merchiodos]

Apparently you've been playing crap like the Smurfs on HD systems. I'll use Half-Life 2 as an example. It tries to be realistic in it's art style but it's score is amazing, as it really knows when to play the right Music. Just because you've had a bad experience with HD game's music sucking doesn't mean that's a fact.

I never played the smurfs HD, Half Live 2 only played once (good game though). Not all HD games are lagging in music, but some are like Lost Planet, Great Graphics, story line, but the music... Not so great

[Bill Cipher]

I never played the smurfs HD, Half Live 2 only played once (good game though). Not all HD games are lagging in music, but some are like Lost Planet, Great Graphics, story line, but the music... Not so great

As I said, just because it was one game does not mean all games abide by that. Plus, LP was a decent game. If you want a game that know's when to use the right Music, try something like Mass Effect 2. Great Visuals, great music.

Edited by Natural Harmonia Gropius, 19 November 2011 - 07:15 PM.

[Randomite]

I happen to disagree with the OP in terms of using every ounce of power to make games look good. The reason I say this is because there are games which look amazing without using the full power provided by the current consoles. A prime example and one of my personal favourite games would be Limbo...I think a good art style far outweighs fancy ultra realistic graphics. That however is just my opinion.

[Waller]

This is true. Most games these days are lagging music (soundtrack). In the other hand Twilight Princess got everything Graphics, Gameplay, Music etc. Thats why its kinda good that the Wii wasn't as powerful as PS3 & 360 because if it was they would lag so much in music and it wouldn't be the same. Now for the Wii U, they know now that Great Graphics needs Great Music and now taking the Wii U to a whole new level. Nintendo has never been better

Eternal Sonata DISAGREES.


I luv how they used the revolutionary etude :3

[Merchiodos]

Eternal Sonata DISAGREES.


I luv how they used the revolutionary etude :3

This sounds F-ING amazing. its sounds like a were versing a dragon on a field or something. OK HD games have great music. It just some HD games don't and some the games that do don't have that standers

Edited by Merchiodos, 19 November 2011 - 08:30 PM.

[Wertville]

Until I see a Japanese Rock Band (That's sold in Canada), I agree recent Video Game Music tends to sit in above-average-at-best territory. Yes, there is still good music today, but the songs that I get stuck in my head are mostly from early 2000 and prior. Even Guitar Hero hasn't had anything I personally would call amazing since GH3.

...Before someone points out Umineko and/or Touhou I will state that I don't count Indie/Doujin games :V

@ Waller
Doesn't match this:

[HaHa-No]

once again people arent getting the point. there are games released by developers that as a gamer you can tell they didnt put much into it. do i want the developers to sacrifice other parts of the game to make the graphics good... no! but i dont want awesome gameplay and thats it. take advantage of the power the sytem provides and make great graphics that go along with the score and gameplay.

But dear, you should only want good gameplay. With graphics as the nice optional sidedish.