Graphical Effects
Ongoing coverage on Graphical Effects.
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Motion blur is the worst effect in games (confirmed)
An opinion piece declares motion blur the worst graphical effect in video games, based on a reader poll where it received 80% of the votes against chromatic aberration. While acknowledging its occasional use in specific genres or on consoles, the author argues it's often a cover-up for performance issues and should be optional, not default.
It's time to decide the worst graphical effect in games: film grain vs bloom
This article discusses and polls readers on which graphical effect, film grain or bloom, is considered the worst in video games. It presents a knockout-style bracket for various effects, with film grain and bloom being the final contenders.
It's time to decide the worst graphical effect in games: motion blur vs lens flare
This article discusses and pits various graphical effects in video games against each other to determine which is the worst, focusing on a head-to-head comparison between motion blur and lens flare. Readers are invited to vote on their least favorite effects, with the author expressing a generally negative sentiment towards many of these visual enhancements.
It's time to decide the worst graphical effect in games: chromatic aberration vs blood/dirt
This article discusses and polls readers on which graphical effect is the worst in video games, pitting chromatic aberration against blood/dirt effects in a head-to-head comparison. Other effects like motion blur, depth of field, and bloom are also mentioned as candidates for removal from game settings.
Micropost: 'This is crazytown' reaction to our worst graphical effect poll
PC Gamer is running a poll to determine the worst graphical effect in games, currently featuring a matchup between depth of field and vignette. The article notes passionate community reactions to the ongoing poll, with one user describing the results as 'crazytown'.
