A lot of beautiful games were released this year. As the new year approaches, it’s time to look back at the year 2023 through the lens of graphics to see that games can achieve impressive levels of hyper-realistic visuals or leave their mark through classic pixel graphics. The stories and gameplay of the game are expressed largely through images and it is thanks to the artistic differences that each game will have its own identity.
A game’s graphics are certainly not the only measure of its quality, but this factor plays a certain role in how players will receive the game, such as how players interpret important information. about gameplay. Here are the best-looking games of 2023 (the order of listing is not a specific ranking).
Alan Wake 2
Alan Wake 2 possesses surreal graphics shown through the exact size of the character model in gameplay sequences compared to the body of the actor appearing in cutscenes played by real people. This fidelity, when blended with the surreal survival horror elements of Alan Wake 2, becomes a hallucinatory maelstrom of multimedia performance and extraordinary lighting techniques.
Cassette Beasts
Cassette Beasts’ Pokemon-inspired design is very dynamic with a cartoon graphic style combining pixels. Lighting is an important factor in creating darkness and depth for each environment. The game’s unique perspectives further highlight the depth from every angle, whether from a top-down perspective or from the side of the battle. Character portraits have their own art style corresponding to their pixel models, and even though purple is the dominant color in Cassette Beasts’ color palette, the game still has vibrant colors in every frame.
Dead Space (2023)
EA Motive’s Dead Space Remake completely overhauls the original game. Although the original’s graphics have never been underestimated, it seems outdated when compared to the remake. Isaac’s suit glows with blood and the undead creatures are perfectly detailed, especially as their skeletons are revealed with each shot of the Plasma Cutter.
Final Fantasy 16
Final Fantasy 16 is a Square Enix-style game and the game has made significant strides in terms of visuals. Like Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Final Fantasy 16 successfully conveys fantasy elements in the most beautiful way possible, and its Game of Thrones inspiration is evident in many of its settings and page designs. dress. Final Fantasy 16’s giant Eikons and creativity help players experience satisfying boss battles.
Ghostrunner 2
Like its predecessor, Ghostrunner 2 has the same neon cyberpunk aesthetic that never goes out of style in futuristic settings.
Hogwarts Legacy
Harry Potter fans will find Hogwarts Legacy immediately familiar. In addition to being set in the late 1800s, the game also fulfills what many fans have wanted from an action role-playing game based on Harry Potter for decades.
Hi-Fi Rush
Hi-Fi Rush is one of the biggest surprises of 2023. The fun and Cel Shading graphics from Tango Gameworks are a gift. Hi-Fi Rush’s most outstanding feature is how the game incorporates music and rhythm into combat and every movement in the game, but the visuals are definitely what attracts players first. The game features a bold color palette, mainly incorporating red, yellow, orange and blue colors. This art style and melodies create an attractive audio-visual feast.
Lies of P
Lies of P’s dark, intricate city of Krat bears some similarities to the architecture and atmosphere of Yharnam in Bloodborne. The environment of Lies of P also gradually changes to more dangerous, magical and terrible landscapes as the game progresses.
Mortal Kombat 1
NetherRealm Studios is a AAA developer that always leaves a visual impression every time it releases a new game. Mortal Kombat 1 once again takes the graphical fidelity of the game to a new level. The levels of Mortal Kombat 1 are also extremely meticulous, depicting endless distances in the background and vivid themes throughout each level. Unfortunately, the Switch version still has many visual shortcomings.
Pikmin 4
Pikmin always have a striking appearance and Pikmin 4 is no exception. It is the most iconic game on any Nintendo platform. Simplicity is the key in conveying gameplay information of Pikmin 4. In addition, the game also pays great attention to underwater reflections and building a detailed, realistic environment that is shocking.
Resident Evil 4 (2023)
The Resident Evil 4 Remake is the result of Capcom’s experience drawing from many of the design choices made for Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 Remake. Therefore, Resident Evil 4 Remake depends heavily on the development of its predecessors.
Sea of Stars
The turn-based role-playing game Sea of Stars is inspired by many games in the same RPG genre and an important element that is “borrowed” is the spectacular lighting projected on the 2D pixel graphics. These pixel graphics make the game brighter and more polished than other pixel games.
Spider-Man 2
Marvel’s title is impressive in the way it takes advantage of the PS5 to implement many tricks to improve technical performance, such as instant loading times and a fast movement system. Spider-Man 2 also uses this technical power to further improve the visual aspect, creating a more detailed, populous and bustling New York City than ever before.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
The beauty of the next Star Wars Jedi game is evenly portrayed in the new context. Customization options can reveal the smallest details in the construction of a lightsaber or flamethrower.
Super Mario Bros. wonder
Maintaining the image has never been a problem for Nintendo because they know they need to keep the characters and some other elements intact to maintain the brand. Super Mario Bros. Wonder gives players reason to reconsider the visual impact of such games. The characters and levels look like something out of this year’s Mario movie adaptation because their appearance is too neat for a 2D game.
