Why did the the devs decide to go for Runescape graphics?

[Daяқ|мaѕta]

I wish the game has more modern graphics, it would've been amazing.

[Dustreaper]

I would say it's modern so you mean realistic?

[Armagenesis]

Why not. If a game touts nothing but its graphical fidelity, then that game is most likely ♥♥♥♥ anyway. Unique style like what they are going for here is more eyecatching.

[Klushy225]

gives the devs more time to focus on game mechanics. Also, the graphics are charming imo

[Ocular]

I mean. Feel free to send in a resume to be a volunteer worker and create new graphics for them.

[Higgs]

Less work on graphics means more work on depth and features. It's not always like that, sure but it's way too ambitious to create both especially for an indie team with ambitious goals. I could very easily see the game not have surviving had it tried something that many other zombie games have tried, being too ambitious with graphics and features like The Dead Linger.

Personally I think this is the best compromise, as opposed to being CDDA, or Dwarf Fortress, where there's far more depth, but graphics are intentionally lacking, we have graphics that showcase animations and create more immersion whilst not being overly ambitious with the game's graphics.

[Feiticeira Supervixen]

I hope they will never change the graphics, the game is beautifull already and has a unique charm. More modern graphics would make the game more forgettable visually and ironically uglier imo.

[{5LINE}Cows with Guns]

Considering the need to balance computing resources (this game already takes up a shi* ton of ram memory) and accessibility (this game has been in early access since 2013?), I'd say the devs have done an absolutely amazing job.

If you consider the size of the map, going full 3d say like ARMA would take up an enormous amount of space and deny the game to those who don't have the financial/computing resources.

If you want a zombie survival in 3d, 7 Days to Die is probably what you are looking for.

That being said, the only thing I'd really complain about in PZ is the UI (which, thankfully, the devs have opened the workshop and allowed modders to address).

[corisai]

Origineel geplaatst door {5LINE}Cows with Guns:

If you consider the size of the map, going full 3d say like ARMA would take up an enormous amount of space and deny the game to those who don't have the financial/computing resources.

Except PZ is 2D-only game - why you compare it with ARMA?

Origineel geplaatst door Daяқ|мaѕta:

Why did the the devs decide to go for Runescape graphics?

They don't decided for it - they simply don't have alternative option and this is a best graphics they're capable to make.

PZ engine is based on obsoleted language that also unsuited for that scale of things.

Because of that their only option is to keep going until engine will finally break under extreme complexity of code (in most cases unnecessary too as devs learned how to code in process so there a lot and a lot of low-quality code inside).

[yesp]

To a 2d game the graphics are insane, personally I don't care bout grapichs but in zomboid i think them match perfectly with the game

[Ocular]

You also have to realize that the graphics makes it more efficient for modders to create more mods. Do you think we'd see as many vehicle or gun mods if the game had crazy realistic graphics?

Also if they did have super realistic graphics, you'd be the same person commenting how come the game runs bad and should have worse graphics so anyone can play it.

[wawawiwa]

If you playing game mainly for the pretty pixel, maybe you should watch marvel movie instead

[skunkmonkey]

Personally I'm glad they put playability over graphics. Have you ever played RimWorld? Absolutely terrible graphics, but one of my all time favorite games. Graphics are if little importance to a games success unless the game sucks.

[william_es]

This is the kind of game where I quickly stop paying attention to the graphics...

I pay attention to the fact my character is starving, sick, and exhausted. And I'm blocks away from safety and have to stumble home on the last little bits of my character's energy, and hope I don't run into more zombies on the way back.

The game play and setting can become incredibly immersive (at least for me).

[Puppers]

Origineel geplaatst door Daяқ|мaѕta:

I wish the game has more modern graphics, it would've been amazing.

I grew up in the 90s playing those old school sierra and lucas arts games. I think the graphics are great. Especially when you zoom in and really look at the detail and realize the time it took to make some of the objects.

[Dustreaper]

Origineel geplaatst door corisai:

Origineel geplaatst door {5LINE}Cows with Guns:

If you consider the size of the map, going full 3d say like ARMA would take up an enormous amount of space and deny the game to those who don't have the financial/computing resources.

Except PZ is 2D-only game - why you compare it with ARMA?


What? he says increasing graphics would be going full 3d instead of 2d like arma being 3d. It's pretty clear?