Are graphics necessary for a good game?

While I enjoy all types of games and some of my favorite all time games are very low crappy graphic ones, I can say I definitely prefer my eye candy.

I dont think a game should rely on its graphics alone and it still needs engaging quests and other features.

 

yeah, graphics= lag. But as long as the graphics aren't HORRIBLE, then yeah its an ok game. With good gameplay and crappy graphics(not horrible) its a good game

 

It's not so much the graphics as it is the style to a game.
Games such as Minecraft or Maplestory, while very bit-like and nothing compared to 3d rendered games, the flow and style of these games make it equally, if not more enjoyable than other games with better graphics. Also like bobbob said, better graphics usually equals more lag, which can lead to a less than satisfactory gameplay experience.

 

I mean, if the graphics are HORRIBLE, then you cant see the game very well, but less lag, but hard time seeing the game, which leads to you getting frustrated

 

Yes, indeed.

 

Wow you're right

 

for an mmo it has to atleast compete with WoW... for a pc game not so much but for console i think graphics are more important

 

I feel if a game can't pull you in visually, it can't give you the full experience.

 

Graphics are not important

I DO NOT think graphics are important in gaming.

I have a really good computer BUT, my graphics card is made by intel, so i cannot play most games. I am happy to see that some games still have bad graphics so i can play them such as Minecraft, Killing Floor, GTA San Andreas and Magicka. I also think Minecraft would not be as much fun with more advanced graphics, it just gives a good feel.

 

Graphics help because some players will not play if the graphics are an eye sore. That is a shame imo.

 

I have to say yes. I enjoy games that look and play amazing. Otherwise, I won't be interested in playing.

 

No. Graphics can look terrible and a mmorpg can still be played. remember when runescape had low graphics people still played it alot and even now even if its graphics are not the best out there.

 

I want awesome graphics! I am not going to hurt my eyes playing an ugly game for hours.

 

Though generally it's assumed that good games come with good graphics..and vice versa, there's only ONE game which can contradict that statement.

Minecraft.

 

Minecraft actually has fairly good graphics, considering that blocks are a necessary part of the game. Something like Dwarf Fortress on default settings may be a better example.

I think though that graphics really help with the initial impression, and intuitiveness. It's easier to immediately tell that something is a warrior, for example, if it's actually drawn out really well, than if it's drawn really badly, or going further, just a description of the warrior. Also, if you get used to playing games with good graphics, then it's hard to go into games with bad graphics initially. This is a problem I had with Dwarf Fortress.