5 Games That Chose Graphics Over Gameplay

As a gamer, it is surely no news to you that some game companies prioritize graphics over actual gameplay. There are players who like shiny graphics, which helps improve the experience, while others don't care about the looks; they just want the game to be very playable and fun. Some games prioritize graphics over gameplay for a reason, while others do not. Here are examples of 10 games that chose graphics over gameplay:

 
5. Scorn 

In terms of mood, atmosphere, and visuals, the game does well. The game just has these dark, gross, slimy, mysterious worlds with bio-organic technology that are very interesting to look at. Containing puzzles, creatures, and awesome visual designs. 

In terms of gameplay, not so much. The gameplay is pretty simple; the game is mostly combat, and it is not good. All you have to do in this game is wonder around, solving puzzles that are crazily simple. Some people like that, while others dislike it. The game is more about the graphics than the gameplay activities. But even though you like it or not, scorn has done great work in making their game visually appealing.

 
4. Callisto Protocol 

Callisto Protocol is a third-person sci-fi horror game. It was made from the concept of Dead Space, another survival game, with the aim of being its successor.

The graphics of this game are so detailed that you could see the sweat oozing out of the skin of the characters. You could see the skin pores of the game characters. The details in the space suits, dark corridors, creepy but realistic monsters, the in-game sparks and fires—this game has it all. The visuals of this game are just out of this world.
 
The gameplay of Callisto Protocol is much simpler than Dead Space. It has easy combat that feels like a quick-time event and is very basic in terms of first-person shooting and telekinesis. A lot of this game involves walking around and experiencing stuff. 

3. Order 1886

It has third-person shooting, cover-based mechanics, and creative steam punk-styled weaponry. Some weapons have uses that make you think outside the box while using them.

Looking at this game, would you believe it was made in 2015? I wouldn't. It was made in 2015, and it still looks better than games made in this present time and age, even with its low resolution. It has a great atmosphere, fog, the weight of the clothing, and the way it moves. Everything in this game is just gorgeous.
 
The only major problem with this game is that it is too simple, there is not enough gaming in there, and it is funny enough that the game ends when it starts to get exciting. The game feels so short, and there's a need to spend more time playing. 
 
People often criticize this game because of how expensive and short it is.

 
2. Anthem 

This game is so very beautiful, whether you are flying around or walking around in first person, exploring the environment. All the characters you see look very realistic. The game has one of the most realistic cutscenes you've ever seen. 
 
The shooting from the third-person combat elements was alright, but it's still missing a lot of gaming elements and had many forgettable quests. Even when the visuals were great, it was still iffy in some spots.
 

1. God fall

This was one of the first-generation PlayStation 5 games. It had detailed, shiny characters. This game made people see it as the next generation in gaming. It was a standard brawler that was forgotten quickly.
 
The game went over graphics more than gameplay because the environment felt so small with simple tasks. It was more of a visual flex than anything else. It's not a bad game, but it just needed more gameplay.