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The Blackangel

Most sudden graphics jump in a series

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What game had the biggest jump in graphics from its predecessor. I would say SMB2. In other places, SMB2 is what we call the “lost levels” here in the states, and our SMB2 doesn’t exist in said nation.

SMB:

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SMB2:

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Mario marches like a damn nazi soldier in SMB1, but despite that it’s still one of the best games ever made. And you could pretty much thank Mario exclusively for saving gaming after the video game crash back in 1983

 

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Interesting pick! SMB2’s unique backstory definitely made it feel distinct visually and gameplay-wise from the original. I’d also throw in Final Fantasy VII to VIII - it felt like a whole new level of graphics in that series at the time.

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On 11/7/2024 at 3:16 PM, killamch89 said:

I’d also throw in Final Fantasy VII to VIII - it felt like a whole new level of graphics in that series at the time.

Great pick. The technical side of FFVIII was leaps and bounds beyond what FFVII had. The cutscenes were the greatest graphics ever seen to that point. We were all wishing that we had games that looked like that as a whole. Well with the AAA titles we have now, that wish has been granted.

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On 11/8/2024 at 8:40 PM, The Blackangel said:

Great pick. The technical side of FFVIII was leaps and bounds beyond what FFVII had. The cutscenes were the greatest graphics ever seen to that point. We were all wishing that we had games that looked like that as a whole. Well with the AAA titles we have now, that wish has been granted.

I remember and it's true - the game was one of the best looking games out at that point. I used to love the watching the cutscenes!

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8 hours ago, Scorpion said:

I agree, SMB2 had a significant graphics leap! Another great example is Final Fantasy, where FFVII's visuals transformed the series completely.

I'd be more inclined to say FF VIII was a massive jump to VII as well. It was one of the best looking games out at the time.

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