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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I might be in the minority here, but I couldn't help but think Half-Life 2 still looks really good for a game released in 2004. Obviously "RTX on" is nicer to look at, but all the small details like the magnifying glass that actually magnifies made me appreciate the old assets/graphics so much, what a milestone it was.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The art direction is impeccable and it still shines for it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Two thirds of graphics is art direction, the other third is tech. Source: a rule I just made up

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

And those 2/3s shine through, the last big engine update for HL2 was in 2007. It still looks great.