When I was a kid, I was blown away by Dragon's Lair and Space Ace. The graphics were leaps and bounds ahead of everything else back in the 80s because the games used laserdisc technology. Of course the play control was terrible, but I guess Dragon's Lair could be considered the grandfather of the quick time event, before God of War and everyone else started using it.
As graphics have improved over the years though, there have been a number of cartoon games that have come out: Broken Sword 2, Runaway: A Road Adventure, Zelda: Wind Waker, etc. I am always impressed with the graphics in these games because when I was a kid, I always wanted to be able to control my cartoons better than I could in Dragon's Lair and Space Ace. I guess I've never really outgrown that. What are some other more modern games with cartoon quality graphics?
What are some games that look like cartoons?
What are some games that look like cartoons?
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Re: What are some games that look like cartoons?
Boy and his blob wii has to be the closest I have seen to an actual cartoon video game.
Wario Land Shake it is also pretty good.
Wario Land Shake it is also pretty good.
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Re: What are some games that look like cartoons?
Jet Grind Radio. I feel it's far more like a cartoon than it's sequel, in no small part thanks to it's much brighter color palette.
Also, BlazBlue and most Arc System Works games have very high-res, hand-drawn artwork. Not very well animated, but still good choices.
Also, BlazBlue and most Arc System Works games have very high-res, hand-drawn artwork. Not very well animated, but still good choices.
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Re: What are some games that look like cartoons?
There's some overlap to the theme of this thread:
http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopi ... 44&start=0
Although that one is more concentrated on 2D only. Plenty of cell shaded 3D titles out there that fall into the "interactive cartoon" type experience.
[edit] Oh... I see you participated in that one too. Never mind me...
http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopi ... 44&start=0
Although that one is more concentrated on 2D only. Plenty of cell shaded 3D titles out there that fall into the "interactive cartoon" type experience.
[edit] Oh... I see you participated in that one too. Never mind me...
Re: What are some games that look like cartoons?
The lasest Simpsons game did a great job of capturing the look of the cartoon
Re: What are some games that look like cartoons?
I really like cartoon games like Broken Sword, cell shading too , but I rather go with the authentic hand drawn stuff...
I don't know many games though
I don't know many games though
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Re: What are some games that look like cartoons?
Team Fortress 2 looks like Toy Story except the part when everyone explodes and fires bullets.
Cliff Hanger is another laserdic game using Lupin the III footage so you may want to check it out.
Cliff Hanger is another laserdic game using Lupin the III footage so you may want to check it out.
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Re: What are some games that look like cartoons?
Alien Hominid, Megaman Legends, Kirby 64, Viewtiful Joe, new Punch-out, new EWJ, and Shank
uhh kingdom hearts, viva pinata, spore, world of zoo
uhh kingdom hearts, viva pinata, spore, world of zoo
Re: What are some games that look like cartoons?
Dragon's Lair 3D does a great job incorporating the original theme and look to a 3D experience.
WonderDog on sega CD always played like a cartoon to me, and of course there is Willy Beamish.
WonderDog on sega CD always played like a cartoon to me, and of course there is Willy Beamish.
Re: What are some games that look like cartoons?
http://www.mobygames.com/game-group/cel-shaded-games
A few picks..
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Ōkami
Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves
Viewtiful Joe 2
XIII
Dark Cloud 2

Anyone else had Wacky Races for Dreamcast?
A few picks..
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Ōkami
Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves
Viewtiful Joe 2
XIII
Dark Cloud 2

Anyone else had Wacky Races for Dreamcast?
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