The Friday Ten: The ten most visually stunning games

List by Matt S.

We often get so wrapped up in the ongoing technology development of video games, that we celebrate enhancements in raw processing power and "realism" that we forget that, as an art form, art direction is as important, if not more so, in giving us a beautiful experience.

In fact, while I recognise that the likes of Horizon and God of War are visually impressive now, in a few years, they won't be any longer. They'll be fondly remembered, of course, but they'll also be superseded by whatever blockbuster games are being produced then.

The list below, however, is of games that won't be superseded. Nor will they age. They will be every bit as visually impressive two decades from now as they are right at this moment, because they are examples of sheer art direction creating something visually unique and distinct.

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