Do graphics contribute to atmosphere in games?

[Apocalypse]

Decided there should be a poll base on an argument in another thread.

[Asmodean]

While graphics are not everything, I decided to vote "yes".

How graphics contribute to atmosphere is another matter.

IMHO graphics do not need to be stunning to create atmosphere. They just need to suit the style of the game. Grim Fandango is a good example of what I mean. The graphics in that game were good, but not incredible, but they matched exactly to the "feel" that the developers wanted to convey.

So yeah...to me graphics are part of the package.

Asmodean

[Whoha]

They can, but if a game is depending on its gfx to carry it...

[LDiCesare]

Graphics can contribute to the atmosphere when they are designed for that. It's particularly true of adventure games. However, I think that games that rely too much on graphics are shallow. There are other ways to have a good atmosphere, but they are harder (it's harder to have a good story, particularly an interactive one, than good graphics, for instance).

[Jamski]

Erm... everything that is part of a game contributes to the atmosphere of that game.

-Jam

[Apocalypse]

Yeah, that's what I think, but Imran had said that graphics don't really matter in terms of atmosphere. And that was in terms of style, not detail.

[Jamski]

Y'know what? Imran was wrong.

-Jam

[General Ludd]

He usually is.

[General Ludd]

Edit: Redundant post.


Edit again: I ruined your crummy joke.

[Jamski]

You can say that again

-Jam

[Apocalypse]

Wow, that's probably the first unintention double post I've ever seen.

[Dis]

yes. 2 examples.

first of all Morrowind. Sometimes when I'm jumping off the top of staircases (which is encouraged by this idiotic skill system), I actually clinch my gut in anticipation of hitting the ground. I almost feel like I'm actually jumping!

And I felt the graphics in KOTOR were good enough to really immerse myself in the game. Although I've mentioned this before, but the voice acting is what really does it to me. I've had a hard time doing evil actions because I'm so into the game.

[Kuciwalker]

Well, duh. Of course graphics contribute to atmosphere. Graphics provide all the scenery, etc. in a game!

[Skanky Burns]

Originally posted by Jamski
Erm... everything that is part of a game contributes to the atmosphere of that game.

-Jam

[Jamski]

Edit again: I ruined your crummy joke.

Old != Crummy (Well, not ALWAYS )

Wow, that's probably the first unintention double post I've ever seen.

Erm, I guess you need to read more threads. Its quite a common occurance on many forums, 'poly being no exception.

-Jam