03-19-2013, 02:38 AM
Yes, they are art.
but games are entertainment first and art second. A game has not failed if it lacks a relatable story, it has failed if I'm bored by the whole thing. A story is nothing but one way to allevaite that (and it is rather effective is played right, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon 2 is a game that would be awful if it wasn't for the story)
Anyway, why can't the gameplay/art style be considered art anyway? Gameplay the meat of the game, after all, and graphics are something that you'll be looking at throughout the game (even if they can get a bit overhyped) and there are many different ways to make a good game/art style.
but games are entertainment first and art second. A game has not failed if it lacks a relatable story, it has failed if I'm bored by the whole thing. A story is nothing but one way to allevaite that (and it is rather effective is played right, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon 2 is a game that would be awful if it wasn't for the story)
Anyway, why can't the gameplay/art style be considered art anyway? Gameplay the meat of the game, after all, and graphics are something that you'll be looking at throughout the game (even if they can get a bit overhyped) and there are many different ways to make a good game/art style.