Realism is overrated. When it comes to making an art museum worthy video game, graphical fidelity is seldom the most important aspect. Don’t get me wrong, I’m just as impressed with photorealistic graphics as much as the next internet dweller, but it’s more of a technological marvel than an artistic one. Art is meant to hold a mirror to real life, but that mirror shouldn’t reflect our world perfectly. The best art serves as a fun house looking glass – our world with a twist. An avant-garde impression that’s anything but the real thing. If you’re looking to be not just captivated, but moved by a game’s visual world, check out these 10 games with stunning art direction – every screen shot deserves its own exhibit at the MOMA.
