Level 3 games design

Unit 78: Digital graphics for computer games

Artistic styles

Photo realism

Photo realism is an artistic style which is used to give things a realistic style and is used in games like The Last of Us, Grand Theft Auto and Tomb Raider.

This image is from The Last of Us and shows photo realism which is used to set a realistic mood and gives the game a realistic feel and make you feel like the game is actually real 

Cell shading

Cell shading is an art style with bright colors that stand out and resembles the style of a comic book this is used in games like Ultimate Spiderman and Wind Walker XIII

 

This is used effectively in Spiderman as it resembles the style of the comics.

Abstraction

Abstract art is pretty much the opposite to photo realism as it isn't realistic, instead using shapes and lines trying to paint an image in your head. These are used to make the games stand out. Games that use this art style are Tetris and Geometry dash, This art style makes games fun without any major detail going in them.

Exaggeration

Exaggeration is mainly used in anime games and isn't meant to be taken seriously as the art style is so exaggerated. Used in anime as there characters have big features such as eyes. Used to make games look less realistic this is used in games such as Dragon ball Z and Fifa street 3.