SE5 screenshots ugly?

[Dizzy]

SJ, yeah I know. You already know about the package. I'm speaking in general. I already know the guts are there. I just dont see, from what Ive heard and seen, that the graphics are all that good. If they arnt, then I fear the game wont do so well on the shelf.

I hope its wildly successful. I just dont see that happening if the eye candy appeal is lacking... Sucks so many peeps are hung up on that crap, but the better the eye candy the more it makes.

[Captain Kwok]

I think it was a good move to go to the 3D graphics for SE:V. I also think it's a good idea that the models were hedged a bit to allow for the large battles that we've been accustomed to in the series - without requiring too much computer power. You'll note other similar games often hedge the number of elements instead. Yes, the graphics are not going to be cutting edge, but that doesn't mean they can't be a gameplay enhancement.

For this particular genre, I will say that gameplay is the primary factor for most purchasers and in particular the core players that will work to extend the game life via mods etc. SE:V will not need to sell gobs of copies in order to be successful and make money for MM/SFI.