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I'm sure many will say that choosing games with best graphics easier than, for example, games with best story or with the most unpredictable ending. In the end, . But it's not that simple. Some things are really easy to evaluate - the quality of lighting, the realistic display of various materials (that is, does the metal body of the car look plastic) - everything is clear here.
But it happens that the engine is great, but the designers screwed up a little, and then we see not the best animations, primitive and monotonous landscapes, and so on. But it also happens differently - not the most powerful engine (hello Skyrim), but thanks to the efforts of the developers, everything and even more has been squeezed out of it. What is this all I'm leading to? Even a TOP 10 like this can be a little (just a little) subjective, because different people may evaluate game graphics differently.
Another thing you should remember is that games that are currently being rated are being rated - that is, up to January 2016. Therefore, projects such as Deus Ex: Mankind Divided And Dishonored 2(and others due out during 2016) will not be mentioned. And now that all the i's have been dotted, let's move on to our review.
10. Metal Gear Solid 5: Phantom Pain
Last Metal Gear (really the last one, because Hideo Kojima left, but the plot ended) amazes not only with its plot and gameplay. There is also great graphics. Magnificent landscapes of the jungle and deserts, conversations with partners, excellent visual implementation of all game moments (for example, abducting pets using miniature balloons). Weather effects and changes in time of day are commonplace here. You can specially start landing in the evening, in order to admire the sunset, you can enjoy watching the explosion you created. It's not about shaders and pixels (although the engine is really good), the whole point is in the very atmosphere that the game's graphics create. And it deserves as much praise as the plot.
9. Call of Duty: Black Ops 3
A great depiction of a dystopian future. The smoke and explosions look great, the cityscapes are pleasing to the eye, and the characters don't look like plastic bobbleheads. The levels are varied, some are gloomy, others are a typical theater of war, and others... well, this is something strange, but, nevertheless, very beautiful. And if we remember the characters again, the facial animation is very well done. Here you can immediately see emotions, you don’t have to guess them, here you believe the actors, and this is worth a lot. In general, the game can be praised for its graphics. It’s just a pity that the plot let us down – but that’s a completely different story.
8. Project CARS
Graphics in this racing simulator done superbly. Every detail of your car is worked out, shiny surfaces don't look like varnished plastic, and weather effects not only affect the gameplay, but are also simply beautiful. And most importantly, when you’re rushing through the rain (the weather here changes in real time), or towards the sunset, don’t forget to breathe, because everything is so beautiful that it’s simply breathtaking. Yes, the game has some arcade feel, and in some places the gameplay is not the most sophisticated - but a lot can be forgiven for such graphics.
7. Batman: Arkham knight
A story about a famous Dark Knight It's not so much the level of special effects as it is the sophisticated design. No, we don’t have any special complaints about the engine - rain looks like rain, wet surfaces shine, everything explodes as expected - but that’s not the whole point. The most important thing is the elaboration of the city landscapes. Not the cardboard props of many shooters, but a real city with real, living people. Here you believe that this is an office building with many workers, “blue” and “white” collars, and this is a classic residential area. There is no falsehood, and therefore you understand much better and faster who you came to protect. In general, this is the same case when the designers squeezed everything that was possible out of the engine.
6. Witcher 3
Someone may be indignant about how he got here The Witcher 3. Yes, there was a situation that the developers themselves admitted - for the release version they somewhat reduced the quality of the graphics, because in the form in which the game was originally, no console would have supported it. But, firstly, many patches have been released to correct this problem. And secondly, the game should be praised, first of all, for the work of the designers, in particular for the way the nature is made here. Glares of light on the water, trees swaying in the wind, dust raised by the wind. Here the nature is not just realistic - here you believe that this is that very reality. Therefore, the game definitely deserves praise for the picture on the monitor.
5. Star Wars: Battlefront
In this game, the bet was made on nostalgic fans of the famous saga, who will not tolerate falsehood, and who need that very picture from that very film. Landscapes are easily recognizable and look literally photorealistic. Without any clue, we can say that this is Endor with its tall forests, and these are the deserts and canyons of Tatooine. And what kind of space there is and what kind of battles... Everything looks just great even on consoles, not to mention PC. Despite the fact that the game is not as dynamic as many other shooters, you can calmly enjoy all these beauties. In general, if you want to look at familiar landscapes up close, welcome to the front line.
4. Rise of the Tomb Rider
The same one. In the new part, the graphics clearly did not disappoint. Animal tracks in the snow, which can be used to track prey (by the way, this applies not only to animals). A camera that tries to show us all the delights of local landscapes. And Lara herself, who is always nice to look at. Speaking of landscapes, sometimes you just want to admire nature, and the game even encourages us to do this, giving us short breaks. What else is interesting about the picture - everything here is not only beautiful, everything here is also logical. These are not paper models, these are real houses, cars, trees and mountains. And here's another thing... When Lara does her acrobatic tricks, try not to stare too much, yeah?
3. Bloodborne
A strange situation with this game - magnificent dark landscapes, classic gothic as it is, well-made opponents, sometimes striking with their terrifying grandeur, sometimes causing genuine disgust - and no opportunity to admire it all. As soon as you gape, your head is torn off, just like in classic Gothic works. As a result, you never stop noticing all the beauties, no – they just put you in the right mood. You don’t expect anything good here, and you very quickly realize that these abandoned ruins were abandoned for a reason, and the blood on the walls is not decoration, but the remains of unlucky visitors. The picture perfectly complements the plot and gameplay, and does not stand alone, and this is pleasing.
2. Order: 1886
If you try to briefly describe this game, the following definition comes to mind - gothic interactive cinema. And, as in any movie, the picture is very important here. The detail and elaboration of the surrounding world is simply shocking. The first moments you just sit slack-jawed in front of the screen and admire the details of the environment. Everything has been worked out, even the smallest objects, and we can see them all up close. Then, when you break away from this activity a little, the landscapes begin - and then again you fall into prostration for a while. And then the movie (in the sense of action with shootouts) begins, which delivers the “finishing blow”. Yes, the game is short, but its graphics are simply amazing.
1. Dying Light
One could say that this is just a game about zombies with everything that goes along with it, but fans might inadvertently beat you up for this. And they will be right, by the way. In addition to the fact that the gameplay and plot are not entirely typical (In terms of gameplay, it’s very good survival, and in terms of the plot... in general, I won’t spoil it here, it’s better to see for yourself), the game also has excellent graphics. The characters behave as if they were alive, their movements do not look wooden, and emotions can be guessed without words. A quick glance, a fleeting smile or a grimace of disgust - all this and much more simply fits into the phrase “facial animation”. But all the delights of the graphics don’t end with the characters. The cityscapes are impressive. When you look at the city from the rooftops, it is simply breathtaking. And when you walk around the apartments, it becomes really scary. Neat furniture, beautiful cheerfully colored wallpaper – and splashes of blood with swirling flies. We have already seen all this, but it was in Dying Light it really gets under your skin. In general, the game has such excellent graphics and design work that only the highest score can be given for it.
If just 10 years ago the graphics in games were, to put it mildly, with slightly noticeable polygons and angular textures, today games can boast of a very realistic world with detailed drawing and lighting close to real life. Sometimes it becomes difficult at first glance to distinguish what is in front of you, gameplay footage or footage shot on a camera with a blur filter applied. Today, we’ll look at just such games.
Over the past year, excellent projects have been released that can boast of their realism and help the player to fully immerse themselves in virtual world. Let's look at the most popular games with realistic graphics according to the gamers themselves.
Our top contains games released over the past 5 years, including 2017. If you are interested in games with the most realistic graphics that will be released in 2018, then watch this video:
Top 10 games with incredible graphics 2018 | The most anticipated games on PS4, Xbox, PC
Now let's look at games with realistic graphics that have been out for a long time and you can play them right now.
Project Cars
But the graphic component can shock a person who has not seen good pictures in games. The developers tried to make everything so close to reality that sometimes you get the feeling that you are really watching a program about racing. All models are made of very high quality.
The game looks photorealistic. But in everything else it’s mediocre, which is why it received low ratings from both critics and audiences.
This game came out from the hands of the developers Guerilla Games and saw the world in 2017. However, you can only play it on the PS4 console. There is no PC port yet, but it is likely that there will be one soon. The developers did not give a definite answer. The game is very fresh and not similar to previous “hog killing” simulators.
The game's setting immerses us in a style that has never been used before. German company was able to mix primitiveness with the technogenic revolution. The player will have to visit an unexplored planet, the flora and fauna of which is very similar to the era of dinosaurs. Moreover, absolutely everything is connected with unusual futuristic technology.
The developers managed to convey the atmosphere completely with the help of excellent graphics. And she really amazes the imagination here. Advanced technologies are used, which may set a mandatory level for any “AAA” game project.
GTA V
Well, there’s no way to ignore the company’s creation on this list.” Rockstar Games" These guys always came out with games that became cult and super popular. What is just one of their series worth? Grand Theft Auto. By the way, it was these games that gave the company wide popularity.
In the fifth part of the “bad guys” simulator, they decided to focus on graphics. And it worked out great. The graphics are very realistic. Players on PC can enjoy the most beautiful picture.
The giant of the video card industry, Nvidia, just at the time of the game’s release, introduced technologies that make the usual “plasticine” graphics more realistic. The main work was done on shadows, clouds, reflections, post-processing, hair and decals.
But GTA V is interesting not only in terms of graphics. The developers focused on the realism of the game world. It worked out great, with most of the characters constantly busy with their own things. They sleep at night, go to work in the morning, walk and relax in the evening, and interact with each other. Strange events are constantly happening, which really enliven the world and keep the player busy for a couple of extra hours.
This game can be called the most realistic game in the world, but, as you know, not everyone will like it. Moreover, on a PC it has serious requirements for comfortable game with maximum graphics quality.
Adding a multiplayer game mode is a great move on the part of the developers. This allows many gamers to cooperate to complete missions and increases replayability. I want to go into the game again every day.
Uncharted 4
The game from Naughty Dog turned out great. The highest reviews from critics, similar opinions from players. All games in the series are adventure shooters that have a fairly rich and detailed world. This part was simply a masterpiece in graphic terms.
Sometimes during the game it seems that the developers meticulously drew every cobblestone, even in places where it would seem to be completely unnecessary. The highest texture resolution shows that the emphasis was placed on graphics. And it was the right decision.
The atmosphere is well conveyed by the style of the image, elaborate shadows, and light. Musical accompaniment as always does not lag behind. All this, coupled with a well-written plot, which, by the way, continues the story of the previous game, makes players start the game again and again.
In general, all fans of stunning graphics are recommended to play through.
Infamous: Second Son
The games in the Infamous series are made in a genre that is unusual for many players. You have to play as a hero who can absorb the “superpower” of others. The main genre of the game is action, but there is an open world, which is extremely unusual for such games.
The game has a moral choice, which is presented in the following form. the player will need at the very beginning what he will do as the game progresses: a hero who helps everyone or a villain who cares only about his own personal goals.
The gameplay has been expanded compared to previous parts. Now you can have in your arsenal not one or two elements, but four at once. But the plot is not executed at the highest level. In principle, the game stands out not for its sharp and intense plot, but for its advanced graphics.
The graphics are really well thought out. All effects from fire, lightning and other things are made very realistic. The textures are high resolution and well drawn. Lighting effects, shadows, object physics - all this makes the game stand out from others. The graphical component is the strongest aspect of this game.
Star Citizen
It is very difficult to say anything about this game since it is under development. According to the developers, it will turn out great and will feature chic, well-designed, realistic graphics.
As the name suggests, the game will be related to space. The player will need to build relationships with other residents. It will be possible to trade with some, and you will have to fight with others. Based on its concept and description, the result will be something very suitable and of high quality, which the average gamer has not yet had time to get tired of.
Far Cry Primal
Series Far Cry one of the most popular shooters in the niche with open world. In their new part, the developers decided to conduct an experiment. They combined a shooter with a primitive world. It turned out very good and fresh.
One of unique features The game is considered to be an opportunity to tame wild animals. The function looks interesting. Just imagine what it’s like to run around with a bow and have a saber-toothed tiger as your assistant. At the very least, this is unusual for such games.
The graphics especially stand out. Made with high quality. The developers did a good job on the animals, effects, light and shadows. It turned out to well transfer the atmosphere of that time and immerse the player in this world. The game is highly acclaimed by critics and the community.
The game was one of the first to claim realism. It was in it that the developers for the first time tried to connect not only the plot, but also the graphics and atmosphere with real life. But at the time of development there were no special technical means, so the game turned out not at the highest level. Not only critics, but also most players speak about this.
Multiplayer deserves special mention. This is really the strong point of the game. There are no cheaters here, which are not uncommon in other shooters of this type. For example, in Call of Duty, Battlefield this is an eternal problem. At the moment, the graphics are no longer advanced, but as the progenitor of the path of realism in games, it is a very good project.
Tom Clancy's the Division– a representative of slow shooters with tactical elements. The battles take place at a leisurely pace. The plot is quite simple and boring. Only the names and situations change. In this particular game, the player will have to shoot the “bad guys” in New York. But the implementation has already been done better. You can complete missions either alone or in a company of up to four people.
The graphics are done well. It is immediately clear that the developers focused on it. As always, working with shadows, lighting, and effects does its job - it conveys the atmosphere that the developer wanted to convey. In principle, the project turned out to be interesting, especially if the gamer has the opportunity to play with friends.
Bottom line
As you can see, the gaming industry does not stand still and is constantly evolving. And he is moving forward by leaps and bounds. Every year more and more excellent products appear that allow you to have a great time in your free time. Perhaps someone will argue that graphics are not important for the game.
This is partly true, but the validity of this judgment cannot be extended to all genres. Agree that for an RPG, for example, not only the graphical component is important, but also a deep atmosphere, dialogues, good voice acting, an interesting plot worked out to the smallest detail.
But in racing games Few people pay attention to these components. Because most of the time the player is in the race and looking at the picture. Of course, there are exceptions to any rule, but the vast majority fall within the framework of this rule.
Name it clearly best game With the most realistic graphics it’s simply not possible. Here everything depends on individual perception and there simply cannot be a single correct opinion. All games featured are selected and described based on overall player ratings and reviews.
Over the past two decades, many top and monotonous MMORPGs have been released. I decided to surf the Internet and collect the best projects that will definitely delight you with cool graphics. You can already play some of them, both in the West and in Russia, but the developers continue to work on others.
Tree of Savior
Before creating the project, the developers of Tree of Savior were inspired by the cult MMO. In fact, the guys improved the graphics and added new content. Get ready to face hordes of enemies, go on a raid, visit a dungeon and, of course, snatch goddesses from the clutches of darkness. But, before downloading the game, make sure that the controls and camera position are suitable for you. You can give orders to the hero using the mouse, and watch from a bird's eye view. Thanks to the isometric view, there is a chance to spot the enemy in advance and come up with a plan.
The game was released in 2010, and in 2013 the developers announced a re-release. As a result, the graphics were improved, many systems were changed and bugs were eliminated. Key Feature- an opportunity to see the past. Look behind the screen, filled with colors, special effects, adventures, exploits and battles. Each individual mission is a fascinating journey.
Xbox One and Microsoft's Sony PlayStation 4 are powerful consoles that can run even graphics-intensive games with high resolution and frame rate. Chasing each other, each company has already released updated versions their respective platforms, with even better chipsets that can handle the latest display standards. But no matter how strong these systems are, there will always be one platform that is one step ahead, always leading and moving to the front.
The one who first receives the latest and best technologies, is a priority for game studios to present their creations. After all these years of the technological race, the personal computer is still at the forefront.
Today, large AAA publishers no longer have a huge number of exclusives (except, of course, for platform games). What works on one platform will almost certainly work on another. Even indie games make the transition from Windows to Xbox One easily these days due to their shared development environment. So you'll no longer find something like the original Doom, which only came out on PC and showed off its raw potential - even the new Doom is cross-platform. But that doesn't mean there aren't some shocking graphical masterpieces on PC, and there won't be any soon. And no matter what, by using the latest and greatest graphics card(s) in your PC build, you'll always see and experience the game better than anyone else. If you're wondering how to test your hardware, these are the upcoming computer games with better graphics.
Far Cry 5 will make your hardware cry
Franchise Far Cry began on PC as the debut game from developer Crytek. Crytek has always been a very visually minded studio, and they wanted the first game to show what they could do with their brand new CryEngine. Far Cry managed to put Crytek on the map so they could move on to other franchises. Ubisoft bought their series of games and has been developing Far Cry ever since.
There are a couple of elements that are fundamental to Far games Cry, one of which is a huge open world that players can explore far and wide. This means the game must be able to seamlessly render vast areas in stunning detail. The original CryEngine did this brilliantly in its time. And in some ways, that remains the same: today, the Far Cry series runs on the Dunia Engine, a version of the CryEngine modified by Ubisoft.
Far Cry 5 will feature the latest and greatest better version Dunia to make a mysterious and exotic land: America. The player will be overwhelmed by the landscape while fighting off waves of enemy combatants. Dunia will do it all at once, while offering smooth animation and the latest lighting technology. Crytek may have moved on, but in this important respect their influence on the franchise remains: it just has to look good.
Skull & Bones will make your graphics card resign
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag brought Ubisoft's venerable action series into the Golden Age of Piracy. And what pirate game would be complete without a deep, robust intelligence and ship combat system? Black Flag's naval mechanics were so good that they became the game's defining feature. Fans were disappointed to learn that the ships would not be returning in the subsequent Assassin's Creed Unity game.
But then, at E3 2017, Ubisoft showed that they haven't forgotten about life as a pirate yet: they've actually taken that whole idea and created a whole new title out of it - Skull & Bones. Indeed, ship combat was introduced as the core of the gameplay. And it looks spectacular, from the rolling ocean hues in the blues and greens, to the massive splashes of colliding ships sailing through the waves. Meanwhile, a multitude of enemy ships, each distinctly distinguished by their sails and golden markings, will constantly be encountered on your way. The combat is fast and brutal, and it showcases detail in stunning detail. Explosions are always better when the match is torn apart.
Aside from the sheer graphical fidelity of the game, there are very few other games that will look as described in the title. After all, most games take place on the ground or perhaps in space. Very few games actually take place at sea, and naval combat, at this kind of resolution, is at least impressive. Skull & Bones will show you that most games in the world just don't even try.
Anthem is a new song for your hardware
BioWare has carved out a niche in a huge range of games as the best provider of story games that still fall within the AAA budget, scope and graphics. But despite the popularity and influence of the series Mass Effect And Dragon Age they never grossed the box office. This is a big time for Bioware in the video game business, and their weapon of choice is Anthem.
Anthem- a multiplayer action-adventure shooter in which small teams of heroes with power armor venture into the untamed wilderness to complete missions and get better loot so they can complete more missions. This wildlife itself is one of the trailer's stellar highlights: vibrant, green and voracious, taking full advantage of the game's use of DICE's legendary Frostbite engine for rendering creatures and environments. Rays of light filter naturally through the forest canopy, and everything from flocks of birds to dust particles dynamically cross the screen.
And none of this mentions the fluid combat animations, which can include duels with massive mechanical creatures that can destroy environment. Throw in some smoke and reflection effects while enemy gunfire peppers the player's armor with metal, and the result is a freewheeling visual display of force that will hopefully be another triumph of BioWare's storytelling. Quite simply, in its long history, BioWare has never made a game that looks so promising visually. And hopefully they deliver on that promise, as some reports indicate that Anthem is the studio's last chance for survival...
Soul Calibur - your computer has never seen anything like this
Namco's own Soul Calibur franchise has always excelled at excellent presentation: gorgeous environments, fast animation and distinctive characters. Soul Calibur VI hopes to continue this tradition, although at the same time it breaks new ground: the veteran series enters battle for the first time on PC
The battles now have their own feature - all the gameplay takes place in 3D space. Only two players go head to head against each other. In other words, there are not many things about which graphics engine may worry. Where other games have to deal with a huge variety of characters, or a massive open world that stretches into the distance, or more often than not, both, Soul Calibur can simply focus on making a small number of elements simply compelling. Every movement, every lunge, and every throw can be perfected to the limit of the developers' imagination. At any moment, your screen will be filled with lightning, fire, wind, or unclassified energy effects at the same time, literally worthy of a crazy anime fight. Which is basically what this franchise is all about.
While you won't be exploring the environments, they are beautifully designed and, again, the detailing is focused on size and volume that goes beyond any semblance of realism. Soul Calibur VI doesn't intend to be small: it wants to be bigger. This also depends on the frame rate, as 60fps is the goal even when running at 4K.
Metro: Exodus - a holiday for your PC
The post-apocalyptic desert has appeared a million times in the world of video games. But Metro: Exodus wants to make the ruined and barren appearance presentable. From vast snowy landscapes to every single hair in a monster's fur, Exodus takes full advantage of developer 4A Games' custom engine. When Microsoft wanted to showcase the immense potential of its new Xbox One X console at E3 2017, they chose Exodus. But no matter how good it is, it will be better on PC.
One of the key artistic elements of the game seems to be the ubiquitous use of fine detail. From dust, to snow, to debris, there is almost never a static moment, no matter where you look. The dust and lighting effects are so natural that they hardly attract attention. Even if you don't fight any enemies at all, you're faced with a visual feast. Barren had never looked so beautiful.
Of course, at some point, you will also fight enemies. The graphics here are accurate and gorgeous. The big monster seen in the debut trailer destroys the environment, causing objects to bounce out of its path or be completely destroyed. At the edge of the cliff, rocks fall as the characters approach. And as soon as the monster gets close, its slobbering jaws look no less detailed. It's definitely worth a look.
Quake is still on top
More than any other studio, id Software puts the PC on the map as the absolute last word in graphics. Doom changed the way we thought about what we could do on a PC screen. And their mega hit Quake practically invented the modern concept of the multiplayer shooter. Quake Champions is id's upcoming return to their shooter juggernaut, and it brings with it all the technical know-how from one of the most experienced studios in the industry
The developers are so focused on making Champions best experience, which may be that they won't even adapt it for consoles. Developer head Tim Willitt is quoted as saying, “We don’t want any excuses, no restrictions.”
Unlike the rest of the games on this list, this is a full AAA title that is exclusive to PC. The developers hope to make Quake Champions a mainstream eSports title, and they want to make sure nothing distracts them from that goal. This means that the controls will be built with the keyboard and mouse in mind, rather than the controller; and graphics can be as crazy as they want to be because they are not limited by any chipsets.
Visually, the game still looks as fast, bloody, and frantic as its legacy. The priority here is speed and testing reflexes rather than overthinking or strategic thinking. However, you will still have to keep in mind where the power-ups are and when they will appear, and then try to guess how your opponents will react to the same information. This is an old school game with the kind of design you can only dream of.
Star Citizen has enough budget to give you the galaxy
Kickstarter has allowed some ambitious creators to achieve their dreams. But ambitions couldn't be greater than those driving gaming veteran Chris Roberts for Star Citizen. It's a space combat simulator, a first-person shooter and a trading simulator, all rolled into one. Plus it's an MMO. And it features an extensive single-player campaign with top Hollywood actors. Or rather, the game will have all of these components... if it ever leaves the extended Early Access period.
However, unlike some Kickstarters that raise a ton of cash and then disappear, Star Citizen is currently in early access, and some of it game modes available right now. Although the final release date keeps getting delayed, there is a constant stream of new content being poured into the game. Procedural planets and procedural cities mean there will be a huge amount of settlements for visiting, with high detail and huge scale. This game is designed to make you feel like you are living in a science fiction novel. Space has come to you.
From character movement to the vastness of space, Star Citizen wants to be outstanding. To do this, the Cloud Imperium Games team is using the Amazon Lumberyard engine, a modified engine made by Seattle-based online retail software giant Crytek and CryEngine. If they ever make a game - after investing nearly $150 million on Kickstarter, they should - then Star Citizen should push your graphics card to the limit.
Unreal Tournament is still the bomb
Epic has released many influential games over the years, from Gears of War to Fortnite. But the core of their business for 20 years has been their proprietary Unreal Engine, which is widely used throughout the industry. Unreal Engine 4 continues to be one of the most versatile and powerful engines on the market. But no matter how huge Fortnite's player base turns out to be, the game isn't necessarily a graphical masterpiece: if anything, Fortnite is designed to be played on almost any machine. To really prove that he can do them software, Epic Games is returning to the franchise that gave the engine its name: Unreal...
The Tournament subsection of Unreal games has always been about dynamic arena battles, and the upcoming sequel is simply Unreal Tournament- shows no signs of this trend. Throwing players into huge, vertically oriented maps with more weapons imaginable scattered throughout, the game is a throwback to the shooter designs of the 1990s. But while the design may be old school, the graphics are cutting edge. Epic wants to fill Unreal Tournament with flashy maps that fully showcase the strength of their engine.
However, when it will be released is anyone's guess. There was no official date. However, the game is already playable and is in fact being developed by Epic along with the community at large. Anyone who wants can contribute to the game. Provided, of course, that you have an Unreal Engine license.
Thrones of Britannia – new Total War
The Creative War of Creative series is one of the franchise's most revered strategy games. With nearly two decades of success, Total War is now at a stage where it can develop in several directions. After two successful trips into the dark fantasy universe of Games Workshop in Total War: Warhammer and its sequel, Creative Assembly has announced its next historical game Total War: Three Kingdoms, where events take place in ancient China. But there was a surprise along the way: a completely new sub-series within the wider franchise, called the Total War Saga. The first such saga will be Thrones of Britannia.
These new saga subcategories are intended to focus on specific historical "focuses", as opposed to broad eras that persist for hundreds of years. In this case, Thrones of Britannia centers on the British Isles in the immediate aftermath of King Alfred the Great's defeat to the invading Vikings and the fragile peace that crumbles in the aftermath. Even though the game has a more concentrated story, it will likely still have large spaces filled with many settlements to develop or conquer. And of course, the franchise's consistent blend of turn-based strategy and real-time tactics improves.
And the graphics did not suffer due to the smaller game area. Images from gameplay show complex effects such as reflections sparkling from individual shields, helmets and weapons on a battlefield with thousands of such objects moving independently. Speaking of which, the series' trademark ability to produce huge numbers of units at once looks as good as ever. The game may launch with a $40 price tag, but it will load your hardware just like any full-fledged game
The Crew 2 looks great from land, sea and air
Racing games are often excellent candidates to show off the graphical strength of your platform. From glitzy cities to remote regions, tracks can be located anywhere; the cars themselves can shine, reflect and crash in ways that easily convey how good the visuals are. Next in this proud tradition of great racers is The Crew 2 , which will not only allow you to compete in cars, but also in boats and airplanes.
And you will compete in America. Not just regular tracks in America, but the entire United States. Taxes, the USA have been reduced to the level of playgrounds. However, you can drive from Los Angeles to New York in one continuous trip, see all the amazing sights and skip all the boring places. Whether it's air, water or asphalt, America and your own car sets will be presented in exquisite detail. From the rolling waves of San Francisco Bay to the Manhattan skyline to the dirt of the deep forest, The Crew 2 stunningly captures the diversity of America.
Sami vehicles also look realistic, from the smoke coming off the tires to the sunlight reflecting off the panels. But it will not be a game in the usual sense - it will be a game in which you can throw your car to the top of skyscrapers. Realistic graphics? Yes. Realistic physics? Not really.
Witchfire is a demo of Unreal Engine
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter from Polish developers The Astronauts was an indie mystery game released in 2014, based on the idea of uncovering secrets rather than destruction from endless enemies. This was part of a wider movement independent games, aimed at removing violence as the main hook for attracting audiences. So how does The Astronauts choose to follow this? A Witchfire, a game where you... destroy endless enemies.
Surprised? Considering that the founders of The Astronauts are the same guys who founded the studio People Can Fly, which made Bulletstorm and Gears of War: Judgment. For Witchfire they will combine the strong action of their earlier work with the atmospheric fear of Ethan Carter. To do this, they turned to Unreal Engine 4, and judging by the trailer, it tested even that engine. Trees in a storm are characterized by individually swaying branches, and the sunlight changes realistically as the clouds darken. Meanwhile, the eco-design looks great, right down to the ivy growing along the abandoned walls. If it can combine the best of the two very different styles this team has already presented, Witchfire could be an amazing experience. It will look even cooler.
