Which adventure game has the best graphics?

murat_g · 08-21-2006, 07:39 AM

For me, Syberia and Keepsake have the best graphics.

Dasilva · 08-21-2006, 07:48 AM

Myst 5? If you're PC could run it with everything maxed.

Pre rendered graphics dont count!

But if they do, I say The Longest Journey.

Zilla · 08-21-2006, 07:56 AM

I would have to say Curse of Monkey Island. I really enjoyed the cartoon style of that game.

bysmitty · 08-21-2006, 08:07 AM

Schizm DVD and Myst 4.

...bysmitty

Captain Hero · 08-21-2006, 10:38 AM

My favorite so far is Runaway. Kings Quest 7 was really nice, too.

CrimsonBlue · 08-21-2006, 12:56 PM

I can't help but say Monkey Island 2. I think the art-direction in that game is the best ever, in any game!

Kaelistus · 08-21-2006, 01:38 PM

A second vote for Myst 4.

Of course its hard to say without having category types:
3-D -> Myst 5
Cartoon -> Monkey Island 3
Best Style -> The Last Express

lostwolfe · 08-21-2006, 02:59 PM

perversely [for someone who's squarely in the sierra camp] i think i was most impressed with "the dig." [by lucasarts.] some of the scenery in that game - and machinery and the renders were /wonderful./

i wish all games had that sort of consistency and style.

SkoubyDoo · 08-21-2006, 03:08 PM

I agree that the graphics in the Curse of Monkey Island are probably the most perfectly executed in any adventure game.

I also can't argue with anything Kaelistus said.

lumi · 08-21-2006, 05:46 PM

My vote's for Curse of Monkey Island. It's my inspiration for my own artwork.

lumi · 08-21-2006, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dasilva

But if they do, I say The Longest Journey.

Really? I suppose the backgrounds weren't bad, but they weren't particularly interesting either (except that opening scene). The character models were pretty bad at times, and only okay at their best.

08-21-2006, 09:32 PM

Games I think have the best graphics are Keepsake, Syberia 1 and 2, Secrets of Da Vinci and Safecracker. However, I think one other game stands out from those so I'm going to say Dreamfall.

Lunatik · 08-21-2006, 10:06 PM

I really loved the graphics in The Curse of Monkey Island, Syberia, Syberia II and Paradise.

To me, Art Direction is more important than any technical aspects. So in that regard, I think I will always prefer pre-rendered 2D over modern 3D engines. That's why I'm a huge fan of Benoît Sokal and Bill Tiller.

So... some people say Keepsake is their favorite, graphics-wise. I guess I shoud try that one too, eventually.

QFG · 08-22-2006, 12:48 AM

Another vote for Curse of Monkey Island!

Krazy · 08-22-2006, 01:18 AM

Gotta say The Curse of Monkey Island is pretty much the definitive awesomest cartoon styled graphics ever. Probably because Lucas Arts is a fairly wealthy company, I mean compare it with Sierra's similar games at the time like Leisure Suit Larry 7 and you'll see just how ahead Lucas Arts really were (that is a nice looking game in it's own right though :p)

phankiejankie · 08-22-2006, 02:54 AM

Well, I would vote for the Myst (URU included) series in general. All of them had spectacular graphics for the their time. Even Myst V despite being technologically behind of its time had great art direction.

Litrick · 08-22-2006, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zilla

I would have to say Curse of Monkey Island. I really enjoyed the cartoon style of that game.

I agree.

littleguybrush · 08-22-2006, 08:41 AM

Curse of Monkey Island & Runaway
Not only good graphics but also very well animated

Toefur · 08-22-2006, 08:46 AM

The Secret of Monkey Island and Loom... oh my, I don't know where I've seen a computer game with imagery that even comes close to how beautiful these games are.

I played Battlefield 2 for the first time today, and I was amazed at how awesome the graphics were. But they aren't beautiful and amazing like the aforementioned games.

Mordalles · 08-22-2006, 10:58 AM

Discworld 1 and Simon the Sorceror 1.

08-21-2006, 07:39 AM	#1
murat_g Junior Member Last Online: 08-21-2006 08:29 AM Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5	Which adventure game has the best graphics? For me, Syberia and Keepsake have the best graphics.

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bysmitty Bad command or file name Last Online: 04-24-2007 02:08 PM Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 932	Schizm DVD and Myst 4. ...bysmitty __________________ Things I need to do today: -change out of pajamas -~~come up with witty yet sophisticated signature~~ -sober up -~~watch simpsons at 6pm~~ -UPDATE MY WEBSITE!!!

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Kaelistus Member Last Online: 04-07-2009 07:40 PM Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 73	A second vote for Myst 4. Of course its hard to say without having category types: 3-D -> Myst 5 Cartoon -> Monkey Island 3 Best Style -> The Last Express __________________ Currently Playing: ?? Recently Played (rating): Jack Keane (C-), Nostradamus: The Last Prophecy (A-), Sam and Max 2x05 (A+), Sam and Max 2x04 (A), Secret Files Tuguska (C+), Sam and Max 2x03 (A), Sam and Max 2x02 (A), Cleopatra: A Queen's Destiny (B), Sam and Max 2x01 (A), Nancy Drew: Icicle Creek (B-), Nancy Drew: Blackmoor Manor (B+), Destination Treasure Island (A), Ankh: Heart of Osiris (A)

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Lunatik It's just me Last Online: 05-08-2014 09:09 AM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 122	I really loved the graphics in The Curse of Monkey Island, Syberia, Syberia II and Paradise. To me, Art Direction is more important than any technical aspects. So in that regard, I think I will always prefer pre-rendered 2D over modern 3D engines. That's why I'm a huge fan of Benoît Sokal and Bill Tiller. So... some people say Keepsake is their favorite, graphics-wise. I guess I shoud try that one too, eventually. __________________ My gaming blog, Slow Reflexes Last edited by Lunatik; 08-22-2006 at 10:16 AM..

08-21-2006, 07:48 AM	#2
Dasilva Hitch-Hiker Last Online: 03-08-2019 04:08 PM Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mediterranean Sea Posts: 4,364	Myst 5? If you're PC could run it with everything maxed. Pre rendered graphics dont count! But if they do, I say The Longest Journey.

08-21-2006, 07:56 AM	#3
Zilla Junior Member Last Online: 08-21-2006 07:56 AM Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3	I would have to say Curse of Monkey Island. I really enjoyed the cartoon style of that game.

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Captain Hero Junior Member Last Online: 09-21-2006 06:47 PM Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 22	My favorite so far is Runaway. Kings Quest 7 was really nice, too.

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CrimsonBlue Senior Member Last Online: 05-09-2012 10:57 PM Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,167	I can't help but say Monkey Island 2. I think the art-direction in that game is the best ever, in any game!

08-21-2006, 03:08 PM	#9
SkoubyDoo Junior Member Last Online: 03-27-2008 12:48 PM Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9	I agree that the graphics in the Curse of Monkey Island are probably the most perfectly executed in any adventure game. I also can't argue with anything Kaelistus said.

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lumi Senior Member Last Online: 07-12-2008 04:45 PM Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Washington, USA Posts: 2,120	My vote's for Curse of Monkey Island. It's my inspiration for my own artwork.

08-21-2006, 09:32 PM	#12
Roman5 Guest Last Online: 01-01-1970 12:00 AM Posts: n/a	Games I think have the best graphics are Keepsake, Syberia 1 and 2, Secrets of Da Vinci and Safecracker. However, I think one other game stands out from those so I'm going to say Dreamfall.

08-22-2006, 12:48 AM	#14
QFG Senior Member Last Online: 05-25-2010 01:02 AM Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 515	Another vote for Curse of Monkey Island!

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Krazy Junior Junior Member Last Online: 12-14-2009 08:18 AM Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 303	Gotta say The Curse of Monkey Island is pretty much the definitive awesomest cartoon styled graphics ever. Probably because Lucas Arts is a fairly wealthy company, I mean compare it with Sierra's similar games at the time like Leisure Suit Larry 7 and you'll see just how ahead Lucas Arts really were (that is a nice looking game in it's own right though :p) __________________ Deviantart Youtube

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phankiejankie Senior Member Last Online: 02-05-2007 01:12 AM Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 125	Well, I would vote for the Myst (URU included) series in general. All of them had spectacular graphics for the their time. Even Myst V despite being technologically behind of its time had great art direction. __________________ Current favorites... Games: Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, World of Warcraft Music: Laurent Garnier - Restrospective, Squarepusher - Hello Everything Movies: Terry Gilliam - Tideland

08-22-2006, 08:41 AM	#18
littleguybrush Member Last Online: 02-01-2012 07:57 AM Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 55	Curse of Monkey Island & Runaway Not only good graphics but also very well animated

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Toefur More slaw!!! Last Online: 05-18-2012 07:12 PM Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Downunderverse Posts: 584	The Secret of Monkey Island and Loom... oh my, I don't know where I've seen a computer game with imagery that even comes close to how beautiful these games are. I played Battlefield 2 for the first time today, and I was amazed at how awesome the graphics were. But they aren't beautiful and amazing like the aforementioned games. __________________ Tex Murphy is back! - Kickstarter project now accepting your support!

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Mordalles Senior Member Last Online: 12-13-2006 03:26 AM Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 113	Discworld 1 and Simon the Sorceror 1.