moho_00 Curator Backer Posts: 6846 Registered: 6/10/2011
moho_00
# 1 - Posted on 6/24/2016 15:38:39

To go along with the Steam Summer Sale, we're giving away some Steam games! Each giveaway has its own thread with a simple question / challenge for you to complete. Really all you need to do is post in the thread and then I'll randomly select someone. In order to participate, you need to post by 11:59PM EST on 7/2/16. That gives you one more sale day, just in case you want to buy the game if you don't win it ;) I'll post in the thread once a winner has been randomly chosen and the gifts will be sent directly through Steam (unless you prefer email).

I haven't played this game yet, but I plan to pick it up in the sale. It really stands out to me because of its gorgeous artwork. To enter this giveaway, what are some games that you feel have amazing artwork (image links are encouraged!)

Post Edited on 6/24/2016 15:39:03
moho_00 Curator Backer Posts: 6846 Registered: 6/10/2011
moho_00
# 2 - Posted on 6/24/2016 15:48:03

I'll try to post some more later, but a game that always pops up when I think about great artwork is Astal on the Sega Saturn: http://img.gamefaqs.net/screens/3/8/8/gfs_46089_2_14.jpg

It has some beautiful, hand-drawn graphics!

Marcus Curator Backer Posts: 311 Registered: 10/16/2014
# 3 - Posted on 6/25/2016 2:33:04

SORRY I'm going to use this opportunity to pimp the game I have been obsessing over lately again.

So, The House in Fata Morgana has some divine gothic artwork. Much more intriguing than the typical visual novel fare in my opinion. http://store.steampowered.com/app/303310/

boffo97 Posts: 767 Registered: 1/25/2015
boffo97
# 4 - Posted on 6/25/2016 5:55:16

Back when it was first released, the World of Warcraft expansion Burning Crusade had a lot of deaths blamed on how pretty the sky was.

I need to get around to playing the Okami HD remaster sitting on my HD since I've heard that's gorgeous.

The Final Fantasy X remaster is VERY pretty so far.

ralsar Posts: 17 Registered: 6/20/2015
ralsar
# 5 - Posted on 6/25/2016 14:32:35

I'm a big fan of the world created in Zeno Clash.

http://images.popmatters.com/blog_art/4/434858-zeno_clash_01_super.jpg

http://images.popmatters.com/blog_art/z/zenoclash_screen1.jpg

Everything is so other wordly and carefully designed. Very little in the game could be described as generic. It is a challenging game at times, but quite the trip.

lunarskye Posts: 14 Registered: 6/21/2016
lunarskye
# 6 - Posted on 6/26/2016 5:10:48

One of my favorites is Journey. It has such a simple, minimalist style, but it lends such fluidity and emotion to the game. SO GOOD http://i.cubeupload.com/5Kv7vM.jpg

Drymonema Curator Backer Posts: 395 Registered: 5/31/2016
drymonema
# 7 - Posted on 6/27/2016 13:40:35

Two of my favorites for artwork are Skullgirls and The Cat Lady.

Skullgirls: http://store.steampowered.com/app/245170/

The Cat Lady: http://store.steampowered.com/app/253110/

Also the imagery in Tormentum looks incredible.

LucerinRed Posts: 3 Registered: 6/28/2016
LucerinRed
# 8 - Posted on 6/28/2016 7:41:03

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is something that's always stuck out to me. It's a weird title with a weird story but gorgeous and unique designs.

moho_00 Curator Backer Posts: 6846 Registered: 6/10/2011
moho_00
# 9 - Posted on 7/3/2016 13:56:20

I've randomly selected a winner and it is........

@lunarskye !!!

I can either email your gift or send it directly through Steam (I think we need to be friends in order to do that?) I'll leave it up to you, but my Steam username is moho_00.

Post Edited on 7/3/2016 13:59:16
ralsar Posts: 17 Registered: 6/20/2015
ralsar
# 10 - Posted on 7/3/2016 14:07:03

Congrats, lunarskye!

lunarskye Posts: 14 Registered: 6/21/2016
lunarskye
# 11 - Posted on 7/4/2016 5:43:00

Woo hoo! Thank you moho! I went ahead and joined the Steam group and added you.

Any one else feel free to add me as well - same username: lunarskye, on most platforms.

Marcus Curator Backer Posts: 311 Registered: 10/16/2014
# 12 - Posted on 7/6/2016 2:58:27

Congrats on the win, Lunarskye! Looks like an awesome game. :)