10 Beautiful Looking Games (That Play Terribly)

Released as a launch title for the PlayStation 5, Godfall demonstrated what Sony's new hardware was capable of. Harnessing the power of the Unreal Engine 4, the looter shooter is a feast for the eyes from beginning to end. 

Combat is loaded with vibrant particle effects, with each sword slash and magical burst shimmering hypnotically. The cut-scenes are rendered in-engine and feature the same high-quality models as the gameplay, with seamless transitions between the two. Ray tracing was absent at launch but was inserted via a patch shortly after, making this already beautiful title look even better. Most importantly, the game has no trouble running at a smooth 60fps.

But besides gorgeous graphics, Godfall had little else to keep players enthralled. Despite emphasising that loot plays an integral role, nothing about the looting system makes a major impression. Many missions and objectives feel recycled, leading to grind-heavy progression. Due to the repetitive combat and simplistic character progression, playing Godfall is anything but fulfilling.

Despite the fact Godfall was meant to showcase the PlayStation 5's power, it reinforced the argument that gameplay trumps graphics every time.