This category goes to games whose engines push consoles and PC to their limits. Engines and graphics that require new GPU upgrades and make gamers cry as their PC struggle to keep up with the game. Or, for this year, show off the graphical powerhouse that is the Xbox One and PS4.

Far Cry 4

Far Cry 4 looked better than most games thanks to its highly advanced next-gen foilage and amazing draw distances. The grass blowing in the wind, the fantastic lighting effects, and just the overall push for more advanced graphics than any other game this year.

Runner-Ups

Dragon Age: Inquisition

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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare

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Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor

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Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes

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