What are computer game graphics?

What are computer game graphics?

Pixel art

Concept art

Texture art

Background graphics

In-game interface

Print media art

Computer Game Graphics are one of the defining features of video games. Now-days, visuals can make or break a game in sales. If a game has flashy, high quality graphics, that will catch the consumers eye. However, if a modern game is released with dated graphics, even if the gameplay is fantastic the overall sales might suffer because of the dated graphics making the game look inferior to other games on the market. Graphics give the game an atmosphere, effects like fur rendering (fur rendering is used on game characters, often animals to make the fur look realistic) can make the game more realistic or cel-shading, which gives the game a 2D look but plays in 3D.

Textures are possibly, the most important feature for 3D models (aswell as the overall design of the model + the poly count) because without textures, the models would have no detail. They would just be white (or possibly another basic colour) all over. They give it depth and feel, gaming would be very bland without textures.

Packaging of the game (box art, etc.). Generally, artists specializing in programs such as Photoshop would be working on this. The game packaging is important in terms of looks. An appealing and exciting image for the box art which will catch a customer's eye.