20 of the Most Graphically Insane Games of 2011

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20 Of The Most Graphically Insane Games Of 2011

Posted in Feature on 7th January, 2011 by Rashid Sayed

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As each year passes on, game developers get themselves well acquainted with the structure ofgaming hardware and try and churn out as much as they can from it. This has progressively

resulted in to better looking games. 2011 is the fifth year in this generation of gaming andvideo games have to look better. And surely they dont disappoint. Today through this article

we take a look at 20 of the games that will be graphical behemoths!

20. Deus Ex 3: Human Revolution

Deus Ex 3: Human Revolution challenges the foundations of gaming and provides animmersive experience where every choice has a lasting consequence. Deus Ex: Human

Revolution is the third game in the Deus Ex series, set 25 years before the events of the first

Deus Ex game. Taking place in the year 2027, the game features the ability to add

biomechanical augmentations to your character, and is set in a world laced with conspiracy

theories and powerful corporations

19. Dead Space 2


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Isaac Clarke returns for another heart-pounding adventure, taking the fight to the

Necromorphs in this thrilling action-horror experience. New tools to gruesomely slice anddismember the Necromorphs complement Isaacs signature plasma cutter, empowering him

as he meets new characters, explores epic zero-G environments, and fights against arelentless Necromorph onslaught.

18. Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds


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Innovative graphics and gameplay bring the Marvel and Capcom Universes to life: Powered

by an advanced version of MT Framework, the engine used in Resident Evil 5 and LostPlanet 2, Marvel vs. Capcom 3 brings beautiful backgrounds and character animations to the

forefront.

17. inFamous 2


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Developed by Sucker Punch Productions, inFAMOUS 2 takes last summers blockbuster toall-new heights in an immersive open world action adventure that offers a more visceral,

emotional and powerful take on the true superhero experience. Blamed for the destruction ofEmpire City and haunted by the ghosts of his past, reluctant hero Cole MacGrath makes a

dramatic journey to the historic Southern city of New Marais in an effort to discover his full

super-powered potential.

16. Batman Arkham City

Developed by Rocksteady Studios, Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense,

atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham

City, the new maximum security home for all of Gotham Citys thugs, gangsters and insane

criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart

of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws

together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman

universe.

15. Motorstorm Apocalypse


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Apocalypse brings back the signature MotorStorm racing madness but this time the racers

must deal with the unpredictability of a crumbling urban environment. Filled with unstableskyscrapers, fiery subway tunnels, twisting bridges, and collapsing buildings, the almost

completely abandoned city offers the perfect playground for MotorStorms electric brand ofbrutal street racing.

14. Portal 2


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I am pretty sure that many of you are surprised by the inclusion of Portal 2 in this list. Agreed

that first one was all about game play and not about the visuals, but the second entry in thefirst person puzzle game is all set to change that. If you have seen the trailers from E3 and the

recently released Portal 2 co-op trailer, than you should have no doubts as to why this game islisted here.

13. Bulletstorm


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People Can Fly has created a wildly fun first-person shooter that looks gorgeous running on

the latest Unreal Engine 3 technology. Players step into the role of Grayson Hunt completewith an arsenal of over-the-top combat moves and outrageously large guns. Bulletstorms

array of distinct skillshots produces unprecedented levels of frantic gameplay and yell-inducing satisfaction.

12. The Last Guardian


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Team ICO have produced two of the greatest games last generation. ICO and Shadow of the

Colossus which both saw the released on the PlayStation 2 were fantastic examples on how tomake a technically great looking game. Now with a more powerful hardware in the form of

PlayStation 3, The Last Guardian is already looking awesome. Again as is the case with mostof the games on this list, The Last Guardian has a mammoth amount of time left before it sees

release, so the game should be a treat to watch.

11. Forza 4


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The Mass Effect franchise is set in an epic science fiction universe, filled with dangerous

alien life and mysterious, uncharted planets. Featuring intense action, a rich, futuristicstoryline, space exploration and emotionally engaging character interaction, Mass Effect 3

will deliver an unparalleled cinematic experience.

9. Little Big Planet 2


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Utilizing an updated graphics engine and state-of-the-art visual technologies, LittleBigPlanet2 will showcase Sackboy better than ever. Along his adventure, the stitched together icon will

have access to new equipment to aid him on his journey, including a grappling hook, powergloves, a magic bag, and more, all anchored by a fresh storyline to PLAY that is set in an

artistically modernized new world.

8. Witcher 2: Assassins of the Kings

The game is built upon completely new technology, designed from scratch by CD Projekt

RED to develop role-playing games with non-linear plot. The new technology also delivers

beautiful visuals, transporting players to one of the most vivid RPG universes ever.

7. Fight Night Champion


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Fight Night Champion will set a new standard for visual presentation with the most realistic

boxer-likeness to date, fluid animations and damage that truly conveys the brutality of thesport of boxing. Featuring a refined physics-based animation system that incorporates

improved locomotion, punching and stamina mechanics, Fight Night Champion will enableusers to move, attack and dodge with the speed and power of the best champions, contenders

and pretenders in the world of boxing.

6. L.A. Noire


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The foundation of L.A. Noire is a brand new technology called MotionScan that enables the

game to capture and scan every nuance of a real actors facial performances and put themright into the game itself. It provides a level of realism, detail, performance and emotion

never seen before in a videogame, and brings them to life in a totally new way.

5. Gears of War 3


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Epic Games are pretty well known to push the boundaries of visualization beyond limits.They did that with Gear of War and Gears of War 2 and they are all set to surpass all of their

previous achievements with the third iin the genre defining series, Gears of War 3. The gameis already looking spectacular and with almost a year left before its releases Epic Games

third entry in to the Gears of War saga will make peoples jaw drop.

4. Killzone 3

With levels ten times bigger than in Killzone 2, this is Helghan like youve never seen it

before. Youll face brutal combat in a host of environments that threaten to bury you on the

deadly planet. Killzone 3 will see you trudge through toxic nuclear wastelands, get lost in a

lethal alien jungle, fight in bitter arctic conditions and take the battle into space as you fight

against Helghast domination. Killzone 3 will be fully playable in Stereoscopic 3D, immersing

you more deeply into the ferocious world and putting you at the heart of the action.

3. Rage


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Built on id Softwares newest game engine, id Tech5, RAGE is an all-new take on the first

person shooter genre by adding combination of racing and rpg elements. Every object in thegame will be different and if you have seen all those crazy E3 demonstrations than you may

have an idea on what I am talking about.

2. Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception


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Third in the Uncharted trilogy, Drakes Deception sees the return of adventure hero NathanDrake and his loveable rogue mentor, Victor Sullivan. Sony recently revealed that the new

game will be improved in many areas including combat and multiplayer. It has also beenannounced that Uncharted 3 will be in 3D, which should help sales of 3D TVs. With its

award-winning storytelling, blockbuster cinematic action sequences, immersive high

resolution 3D and stunning environmental detail and effects, Uncharted 3 is already looking

better than Among Thieves.

1. Crysis 2

In Crysis 2, the aliens have returned with a full invasion force bent on nothing less than the

total annihilation of mankind. In New York, terrifying alien invaders stalk the streets and a

nightmare plague strikes down the citys myriad inhabitants with brutal epidemic speed. Built

on Cryteks new state-of-the art multiplatform game development system, Cry Engine 3,

Crysis 2 will simply blow away players with its mind boggling visuals.

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