9 Upcoming Games That Could Set a Whole New Standard for Graphics

Feast your eyes.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

*sigh*...
I would much prefer that they stop this petulant insistence on making games focus so much time and energy on visuals.
Replayability and fun should be the focus. Not eye candy. These aren't movies.

[Fist4achin]

Im with you. Id rather take a great game light on graphics, than a turd in wrapping paper with a bow.

[IamTylerDurden1]

Yet, Naughty Dog and Guerrilla have proven that a game can have it all. TLoU, Uncharted, and Horizon would still be great even without the best in class visuals, but the visuals certainly don't hurt.

[mikeslemonade]

lol you casual gamers always assume a person only cares about graphics the moment they start talking about GRAPHICS

What's the matter for wanting more. I want better everything, not just graphics. YOu guys are bad consumers for saying, "oh let's not focus on graphics very much, it's good enough". Well you're part of the problem since you allowing consoles to be weak like the Switch. PS poor and xbox 720p can't even keep up with a standard found in 2006 at a stable frame rate. And if you compare to last generation the Wii, 360, and PS3 were more ahead of their time than compared to the current gen consoles. And then you allowing mobile games to catch up, inducing more AAA games to die.

[FallenAngel1984]

You know you can have both right?

[porkChop]

Yeah, it's certainly possible when devs put enough time into a project. But most devs focus primarily on graphics, and the gameplay suffers. Not every dev has the freedom and time that studios like Naughty Dog have. So yeah it's possible, but it's far from the norm.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

Even the games that claim to have the closest balance of both still sacrifice something when visuals become the bigger focus, even by a slight margin.
Rather than "having both" and seeing replayability suffer, I'd take a hit to graphics any day.

[NapalmSanctuary]

@porkChop
Time is one of the issues. I'd rather devs not take quit so much time to pump out out new games.

[Inzo]

Oh look 15 PC gamers disagree with you.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

I find that ironic, since most of my Skyrim playtime, actually all of it, has been on PC thus far, for the sake of mods, none of which related to graphics.XD

[AnotherProGamer]

not only PC gamers

the list on the site even has 3 console only games on the list

[OB1Biker]

Sure. That's your opinion. Playing Uncharted 4 or ISS showed that wonderful graphics do enhance the gameplay experience in addition to pretty cut scenes. All matter of opinion of course.
This article is about graphics though. There's nothing wrong talking about graphics for people enjoying them don't you think?

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

I don't see how me expressing my opinion stops them from talking about it, though, as you seem to be alluding.
The highest of high tier graphics don't do as much for enhancing gameplay as the fanatics would have you believe, regardless of example, in my experience.
And that's coming from someone who's played through Uncharted 4 twice at his family's home, and has walked away distinctly unimpressed by its art style regardless of how pixel-packed the graphics were.

[DeathtoOtakuDJ]

Shouldn't be a surprise since monkey languishes anything Xbox/PS4.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

@woolie
You don't know jack shit about my preferences, so shut your mouth.
I'll have you know that I do plan on getting a PS4 for KHIII, for starters.
Not that you've been paying attention to anything I've said on the subject before now, just like every other hater who's knickers I've twisted.

[OB1Biker]

I hear what your saying. Fair enough to express your disapproval.
Im sure a lot of people are interested in those graphics though. Im not sure the comments should derail into a debate graphics vs whatever.since its more of a factual list of good looking games that will be released
No doubt it could be an interesting debate with an article on the topic.

[deafdani]

Dude, sorry to say this, as I usually agree with you most of the time... but this? This post of yours right here, is just you being a douche.

Don't be a douche, man. This post is exactly as bad as people shitting on a Zelda thread just because it's not pushing hyper realistic graphics, only on the other extreme.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

In what way?
How many games have we had, lately, that had amazing visuals but gameplay that could have been far better if the focus had been reversed?
I don't think I'm being a douche for saying that focusing in so much on graphics is harming more than helping.
There's nothing douchy about that unless the person listening is a very easily offended graphics fanatic.

[SaveFerris]

With each new console generation we see games with better and better graphics, but I'd also like to see developers continue with innovations in gameplay, AI, physics, and creating interesting story and characters.

[Uken12]

Exactly. Graphics are always going to get better.

[Bebedora]

I still miss the feel of perfection when you are controlling you character, no matter the game.

Always somewhere there is a bush, a corner or such blocking your vision when rotating and moving.
When doing those quick non-responsive taps of a button and/or a pad.

Those moments I lose that satisfaction of losing myself in the game. I think the devs could put more effort here, like I think Nintendo does(?).

Graphics are great! Don't spoil it all by puck up the controls.

[dilbig5]

Ehhh. I'd say only half of these could but probably won't.

[ClayRules2012]

All look absolutely amazing in their own way. I can't wait for Star Wars BF2 online. Campaign will hopefully be well done. Anyways, I believe Sony's exclusives will deliver even more unparalleled visual "Eye bleeding" splendor.

Detroit is being made by QD, who've always pushed Sony's console ( PS3 - Heavy Rain & Beyond two Souls ) to the limit with stunning visual fidelity with both of those games. More so Beyond which really is still highly impressive looking today. It beats many next gen games out now with it's amazing lighting & really remarkable character models. Jodie Holmes/Ellen Paige looks extremely real. It helps that they create a brand new engine for every game. It's CRAZY. But really impressive to "in my opinion"

SSM has God of War PS4, which already looks stunning ( referring to last years E3 gameplay demo ) The detail on Kratos, the environments, his son, and the lighting are incredible. I can't wait to see other sections of the game, along with experiences that more personal story.

Naughty Dog - What's there to say? They continue to raise the bar for visuals etc... While Uncharted: Lost Legacy really looks amazing, with some things learned from U4's development, the real jaw dropper will be with The Last of Us Part 2. If I'm not mistaken, TLoU Part 2 is using an updated engine from U4, where's Lost Legacy is making some improvements, but it won't be the same level of quality as TLoU Part 2.

Insomniac has some really great with Spider-Man PS4. The trailer looks amazing, and I can't wait to see some gameplay, to see how fluid & just how well done the animations are.

[Elda]

5 were PS4 games that without a doubt will be visually stunning!

[Imalwaysright]

And yet the most visually appealing game to me won't be on the PS4. I don't know if its the vintage Disney cartoon nostalgia speaking to me but every time I see Cuphead it makes me smile.

[Elda]

That's your opinion,imo Cuphead looks the least stunning in the visual dept knowing it looks like an very old cartoon.

[deafdani]

Cuphead looks damn amazing, too bad I won't be able to play it for a while (don't have Xbox One / PC).

However, if Microsoft's past history with indie games is any indication (and third party exclusives for that matter), I'm betting this will be available for PS4 in a few years, or any other platform I actually have. I can wait.

[Imalwaysright]

" it looks like an very old cartoon."

So the devs succeded on what they were trying to achieve.

[Elda]

Doesn't make it visually appealing especially a cartoon.

[Imalwaysright]

Well I guess you don't appreciate Disney's vintage cartoons aesthetic then but many people do. If you go watch videos from this game on youtube the comments sections are filled with comments praising the art style and the musical score of the game.

[Yohshida]

Every game this gen would have been possible on last gen Systems. The race for the best looking game each gen is sad. Focus on gameplay and experiences we havent had before. Instead we get good looking games with little to no substance and gameplay.

[Imalwaysright]

The only revolutionary AAA game this gen: Shadow of Mordor wasn't possible. Yes the game was released on last gen consoles but it's revolutionary mechanic: nemesis system was limited on last gen versions.

[Uken12]

True that.

Rail style gaming, no gameplay innovations, lackluster physics, over animation that looks out of place, buggy ass games, and copycat sequels galore.
Also companies tend to think a massive amount of dialog equals a good story. I just mash A/X/ or B.

[Sam Fisher]

Mass effect shouldve been close to these standards, its using the frostbite engine

[Unspoken]

Mass Effect's visuals are impressive though. It's the animation and character design that suffered.