Every year, our computers are pushed to the limits by increasingly resource-hungry games that offer stunning graphics and sumptuous landscapes.
Here are 10 recent games that will put even the most robust configurations to the test, be it with Unreal Engine 5, in-house engines and all the cutting-edge technologies developed for PC. And visuals don’t have to rely on photorealism to impress.
With open worlds now becoming something of a norm in AAA games, studios are taking their time to model and bring maximum detail to these universes. Recently, Assassin’s Creed Shadows plunged us into a sumptuous feudal Japan, with varied biomes and shimmering colors. And Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is no slouch when it comes to meticulously recreating the landscapes of a specific era.
Still in the open-world department, CD Projekt RED is a true master of its craft. Night City is a complex city, full of life and impressive in its immensity. Star Citizen is a vibrant tribute to everything science fiction, offering a striking space epic with a good dose of realism to boot.
That said, you don’t need to model a gigantic map to impress. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is proof of this, with the portagonist’s ultra-realistic facial expressions. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is yet another visually striking title that makes the player truly feel like they are traveling the four corners of the world alongisde Indy.
We end with some FPS such as the latest DOOM and even Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which boast some irreproachable technical mastery coupled with almost perfect performance. While the scenery may not be the most striking, the framerate never tanks, and certain sections are truly unforgettable. When it comes to first-person shooters, you just can’t beat stability and fluidity.
1. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
2. Assassin’s Creed Shadows
3. Cyberpunk 2077
4. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
5. Delta Force – Black Hawk Down
6. Star Citizen
7. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
8. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
9. Monster Hunter Wilds
10. DOOM: The Dark Ages
