Every game has artistic graphics. It takes an artist to put them into the game. However, the best usually have a flair, style, design DNA, or something unique to them that set them apart from any other game. It makes them iconic and instantly recognizable or it can make you stop and soak in every scene and detail in the game.

Final Fantasy XVI

There were many pretty games this year, but nothing compared to the always exceptional art of Final Fantasy. Say what you will about leaving its core roots behind, say it’s more of an action-RPG now, but the art and visual style never disappoints in every release.

Runner-Ups

Planet of Lana

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World of Horror

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Lies of P

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