The world and atmosphere and artwork

[Mdalton31]

Absolutely amazing in this game. I miss 2d games. To bad they can't make an online world with 2d mapping and rendering like in this game.

Ultima online was close

Edited April 1, 2015 by Mdalton31

[demeisen]

Yeah, I wanted to say the same thing.  Props to the artists and musicians who worked on this game - you nailed it!  Wandering around this world is a pleasure, wondering what you'll see around the next bend.  The quality of the art and overall atmosphere makes you want to explore it.

 

It's a refreshing change from all the pure 3D engines out there, which are okay, but tend to feel a lot more cut & pasty than games like PoE or BG2.

[SeniorWarden]

Indeed, this was what I wanted from the game, and I'm glad we got it.

[Mazisky]

Even if only a Hack n slash and not a Rpg, i remember Sacred did an awesome job on drawing a 2d fantasy open world.

[Azureblaze]

I fully agree. The 2D to 3D transition happened too fast. For example anime, no 2D cell true animations..mostly 3D CG now.  I like all the retro style games coming out lately, 2D is making a comeback! 

 

Speaking of Ultima Online, I've long wished for a "Modern" 2D UO game. Shards Online has some of that appeal but it's not 2D, I have yet to try it.

[k1rage]

Yeah the world is kinda stunning, I feel like my party is traversing a beautiful painting as they walk across some maps lol

[kalel78]

the music is what does it for me.  that and some of the soul bits are quite good.. even some of the backer stories.. i know that part is a bit unpopular.. at least on these boards.. but i rather like some of them.  and when i come across one i dont.. i just close the window and move on

 

also, whoever thought of the story boards is genius.  very creative way to put reading back into the game.

[jantjeuh]

Yeah, the art is absolutely stunning. Well done art team!

[ProjectBG2Respawn]

Since the firsts artworks posted i knew it was gonna be alright but that's even better.

 

What i love most in graphics are portraits : so beautiful.

 

Really good job and mature design. Thank you all the graphists.

[VahnXIII]

I agree 100%. The artwork in general is stunning across the board. I truly enjoy the 2D backgrounds that look like an animated painting. The music sets the mood perfectly. The ONLY suggestion I have is...MORE PORTRAITS. They are amazing, but i would love to see more of them!

[Sotof]

The art and most certainly the atmosphere does its job of making this a truly epic adventure. I liked the Gilded Vale the most, the tension and hopelessness felt very real the first time I got there.