PS5 Reveal Event: 7 Ups & 6 Downs

5. The Lack Of Visually Stunning Next-Gen Games

Gran Turismo 7
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Sony made the inexplicable decision to stream the reveal event only in 1080p, which given that it was showcasing games designed to be played in 4K, seemed totally baffling.

And while all of the games certainly looked more appealing once Sony uploaded 4K trailers to their YouTube channel after the event, there was still a pronounced feeling of, "Is that it?"

Though nobody expected the smaller indie PS5 games to be technical powerhouses, Gran Turismo 7 looked just fine in all honesty, lacking the breathtaking visual acuity fans typically expect from the franchise.

Aside from Horizon II: Forbidden West, nothing looked at all close to the eye-watering Unreal Engine 5 PS5 tech demo released a few weeks ago, making it tough to accept that the PS5 will truly be the tectonic leap from the PS4 everyone is hoping for.

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