10 Best Video Game Graphics THEN vs NOW [Part 5]

Great video. I think that these "older games," which I have sunk numerous hours into in my youth, looked great at the time, carry that era of nostalgia, and had better story lines and character development than most of todays games. Obviously the developers had to offset graphic capabilities with a compelling story or in depth interface.

Author — Rian Kientzle

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The graphics were the first thing i noticed on the new MW. The way soldiers are actually CAMOUFLAGED in their gear is mind blowing. There were parts in the game when allies were literally blending in and popping in and out of the environment so well that i couldn’t even see them myself with my initial glance of the screen. Excellent job

Author — TheMarvelMaster123

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Do you ever wonder how people will be looking at these “gorgeous” games we have now in 20 years and wonder how we ever enjoyed such low res games?

Author — zyphon7

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Best part of FF7 remake was just looking up and seeing the plate above the slums. The scale of Midgar was captured perfectly.

Author — m1sterpunch

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I actually thought Gears looked better than Gears 5, because it set the esthetic stage for the series in being dark and bland and grey and gritty, an extra piece of storytelling; the story being this is not a happy world where we are the invincible force crushing are enemies. We are the losing side, the difference between a dream an a nightmare. Gears captured that...

Author — J Dog

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