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Title: Best character texture art on PS2 games
Post by: Nando on 11/01/2013, 03:02 PM
Been looking at PS2 titles that I never got to play, one of them being Rygar.

The game play seemed GoW-ish and the texture work seemed really nice.

So which PS2 games had a above avg visual flare/texture work?

If you are so inclined include any other games for other systems from that generation.  I believe there was a sequel to Rygar on the Wii that looked great.
Title: Re: Best character texture art on PS2 games
Post by: Opethian on 11/02/2013, 10:52 AM
Ico
Shadow of the Colossus
Odin Sphere
Title: Re: Best character texture art on PS2 games
Post by: Nando on 11/02/2013, 04:53 PM
I would love to see how vanilla ware games are done. Have u tried the HD version of ico and shadow?
Title: Re: Best character texture art on PS2 games
Post by: Opethian on 11/02/2013, 11:06 PM
nope only played them on PS2

have you seen the PS1 rendition of Ico? heh
Title: Re: Best character texture art on PS2 games
Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 11/03/2013, 01:21 AM
Star Ocean 3 looked awesome even though portions of the game made me want to slash my throat.

same with Valkyrie Profile 2.   That game was pretty awesome looking.
Title: Re: Best character texture art on PS2 games
Post by: Xak on 11/03/2013, 05:27 AM
FF9 is the KING of PS1 graphics hands down. The battle scenes are just ridiculous

(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n245/duderockgames/ff9hd1.jpg)
Title: Re: Best character texture art on PS2 games
Post by: Opethian on 11/03/2013, 08:58 AM
Topic said: Best character texture art on PS2 games

Quote from: Xak on 11/03/2013, 05:27 AMFF9 is the KING of PS1 graphics hands down. The battle scenes are just ridiculous
=D> :-k [-( #-o
Title: Re: Best character texture art on PS2 games
Post by: CrackTiger on 11/03/2013, 09:20 AM
Metal Head is the KING of 32X graphics hands down. The character texture art is just ridiculous

(https://web.archive.org/web/20190510202125im_/http://superpcenginegrafx.net/misc/mh32x.gif)

Title: Re: Best character texture art on PS2 games
Post by: bob on 11/03/2013, 09:55 AM
I may be mistaken since its been 10 years, but didn't Nightmare Before Christmas on PS2 look pretty slick?
Title: Re: Best character texture art on PS2 games
Post by: Opethian on 11/03/2013, 09:55 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/eCGKtIH.jpg)

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Title: Re: Best character texture art on PS2 games
Post by: Nando on 11/03/2013, 08:20 PM
Quote from: Opethian on 11/02/2013, 11:06 PMhave you seen the PS1 rendition of Ico? heh
Say what?
Title: Re: Best character texture art on PS2 games
Post by: Opethian on 11/03/2013, 08:37 PM
http://youtu.be/Jq9oCaYlBlE

the game was developed for the PS1 but took too long to release so they moved on to make it on PS2 that's why it was such an early title for the system.
Title: Re: Best character texture art on PS2 games
Post by: geise on 11/03/2013, 08:42 PM
Quote from: Opethian on 11/02/2013, 10:52 AMIco
Shadow of the Colossus
Odin Sphere
These were the first to pop in my mind.  Then I scrolled down and saw someone beat me to it.  I think I'll throw in Drakengard.
Title: Re: Best character texture art on PS2 games
Post by: Nando on 11/04/2013, 10:43 AM
Quote from: Opethian on 11/03/2013, 08:37 PMthe game was developed for the PS1 but took too long to release so they moved on to make it on PS2 that's why it was such an early title for the system.
Well color me informed. How neat.


I wonder if that's what will happen to that one game with the giant Griffon looking beast.
Title: Re: Best character texture art on PS2 games
Post by: bob on 11/04/2013, 11:48 AM
The last guardian.  Been crossing my fingers for that one forever
Title: Re: Best character texture art on PS2 games
Post by: xcrement5x on 11/04/2013, 12:57 PM
Quote from: CrackTiger on 11/03/2013, 09:20 AMMetal Head is the KING of 32X graphics hands down. The character texture art is just ridiculous

(https://web.archive.org/web/20190510202125im_/http://superpcenginegrafx.net/misc/mh32x.gif)
You are missing the version with the kawaii anime headshots instead!
Title: Re: Best character texture art on PS2 games
Post by: DragonmasterDan on 11/04/2013, 02:54 PM
Are we counting stuff that's cel shaded? Dragon Quest VIII looks fantastic.
Title: Re: Best character texture art on PS2 games
Post by: Nando on 11/04/2013, 04:14 PM
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 11/04/2013, 02:54 PMAre we counting stuff that's cel shaded? Dragon Quest VIII looks fantastic.
That's still "texture" work of sorts sure.


Metal Head on 32X eh? interesting. That screen shot does have some solid textures, didn't think the 32X could do that.
Title: Re: Best character texture art on PS2 games
Post by: xcrement5x on 11/04/2013, 04:45 PM
Quote from: Nando on 11/04/2013, 04:14 PMMetal Head on 32X eh? interesting. That screen shot does have some solid textures, didn't think the 32X could do that.
Anime headshots for posterity:
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DISCLAIMER: I like the 32X.





Back on topic, Magna Carta for the PS2 looks pretty good despite being a piece of shit game.  The character designs from Hyung-tae Kim definitely don't hurt it though. (boobs and thighs everywhere!)
(http://cdn4.spong.com/screen-shot/m/a/magnacarta192874l/_-Magna-Carta-PS2-_.jpg)
Title: Re: Best character texture art on PS2 games
Post by: Nando on 11/04/2013, 09:39 PM
Kim's artwork is fantastic. That exagerated limbs stuff looks great with his characters fashion. Not since JoJo's have we had wicked awesome fashion.