Realism vs Cartoon?

**Blind-RazoR** · 04-02-2003

So what would you prefer?

**OuFtb** · 04-02-2003

Relistic Grafics over Cel Shading any time. Relistic Graphics add to the game, where Cel Shading just doesn't show anything great.

**Cryogenic Pyro** · 04-02-2003

I prefer realistic graphics over cell shaded ones, but both are fairly good. Realistic graphics add to the effect of the game, say, Halo. They make it more interesting, and easier to get into because of the type of game, etc. On the other hand, a disney game(**** that, I hope they never make one for Xbox, and if they already have, then we are all doomed) on the other hand, cell shading would add a more cartoony feel whilst still having the graphics capabilities.

**Nameless** · 04-02-2003

It all depeneds on the game. I have no real preference.

**shrew king** · 04-02-2003

I think Cel-Shading is pretty cool, like Jet Set Radio Future, I think that game looked awesome, I hated the gameplay but visually, it was cool. With realistic graphics, I tend to notice the flaws a lot more, whereas Cel-Shading looks flawless (IMO). Overall I don't really care, but I am slightly partial to Cel-Shading.

**the_wank3r** · 04-02-2003

lol. seems to me that cel-shading, mostly (PS2) shows how weak the system is when they have to run really crap graphics...and yet everyone thinks its cool. I think the more Graphics the better the game (Looks wise that is)

**Master Gracey** · 04-02-2003

I think it depends on the style of the game. I could never see JSRF as a game with realistic graphics, just as I couldn't see Morrowind with cel shading.

A game's graphics are good if they enhance the environment. Graphics are bad when they clash with the game's style. Example: Robotech's cel shading = terrible!! It may have been a cartoon and that's what they were trying to emulate, but it came out awful for a game of that nature. On the other hand, the cel shading in Taz Wanted and Loons made the games works of art (too bad the creators forgot that games also have to be fun!)

**MerimacHamwich** · 04-03-2003

I prefer realistic graphics.

**Variation-XBA** · 04-03-2003

Halo2 should be cel shaded :P haha jk

**nashpred31** · 04-03-2003

lol halo 2 with cel shading? LOL yea right and while we are at it why dont we make the president hulk hogan

but either way dont matter to me. if it is supposed to be cartoony then cel shading is great but if it is like splinter cell type stuff and the real life type thing it has to be realistic or it will be a joke....how about a re-release of splinter cell with cel shading

that would be actually funny and when people get hit or shoot guns and stuff they should do the old batman BAM WHAP ZOW BOOM stuff lol

**Whisper** · 04-03-2003

i prefer realistic, but if the gameplay is very good ill play a cel shaded game too

**Highlite23** · 04-03-2003

Originally posted by Master Gracey
I think it depends on the style of the game. I could never see JSRF as a game with realistic graphics, just as I couldn't see Morrowind with cel shading.

A game's graphics are good if they enhance the environment. Graphics are bad when they clash with the game's style. Example: Robotech's cel shading = terrible!! It may have been a cartoon and that's what they were trying to emulate, but it came out awful for a game of that nature. On the other hand, the cel shading in Taz Wanted and Loons made the games works of art (too bad the creators forgot that games also have to be fun!)

Couldn't of said it better myself

**studepaber** · 04-03-2003

I prefer realistic graphics over anything cell-shaded except Zelda, that game just flat out rules

Lol Halo 2 cell-shaded would suck

**LongBow** · 04-03-2003

Im with Master G on this one too. I do like realistic rendered graphics better though. Like fable, the face mesh looks great in that game, but it would be so bland if it was Cell shaded.
Lets keep that cell shadeing on the PS2 and GC

**Blind-RazoR** · 04-03-2003

If the game is fun, I does not matter what the graphics look like. Realistic is nice but I play games to get away from reality and I watch cartoons. I think it is a good change to make a couple games Cell Shaded.

Oh and sorry but there are a couple games coming to Xbox that are going to be cell shaded.

**EHWfedPres** · 04-03-2003

Realistic is way better. I dont want to play a cartoon.

**JJaX** · 04-03-2003

It depends on the theme of the game and what kind of vibe the creators are trying to accomplish

**SiGuy** · 04-03-2003

Originally posted by JJaX
It depends on the theme of the game and what kind of vibe the creators are trying to accomplish

I agree with you on this one. I couldnt see a game like Ghost Recon or Hitman 2 with Cell shaded graphics just as I couldnt see JSRF with realistic graphics, it would just ruin the game.