TGS Report Card: The 8 Best-Looking Games of TGS

1. Ridge Racer 7 (PS3)

If the Ridge Racer series ever needed a boost, it's right now, and Ridge Racer 7 is like a giant shot of nitrous to the franchise. Running on the show floor, we got to play a single course on the show floor running right off of a PS3 debug unit. And, to our complete surprise, Ridge Racer 7 was playing in full 1080p definition at an astonishing 60 frames per second.

While the gameplay basic driving gameplay in RR7 doesn't really do anything too different from RR6, the graphics are the driving force in this latest edition exclusively for the PS3. With some of the most vibrant colors, amazing real-time shadows and gorgeous reflections, RR7 shines in almost every visual aspect. And the car models just look great.

There were rumors that most games would not make 1080p for launch, but TGS is proving that theory wrong, and Ridge Racer 7 is leading the pack in style.

2. Virtua Tennis 3 (PS3)

The rebirth of the Virtua Tennis franchise was great, but the launch of the popular tennis series on the PS3 is just what the tennis doctor ordered. Virtua Tennis 3 was also running in 1080p resolution, making it really shine. The detail and colors on the tennis court were great, but the facial textures on the characters during animations in between points were exceptional.

Sega is apparently working diligently to make Virtua Tennis a visual treat for the PS3, and if the entire game looks this good at launch, it's a must have.

3. Lost Planet: Extreme Condition (Xbox 360)

Not originally impressed by Capcom's Lost Planet, the latest showing of the game blew us away ... literally. The explosions and destruction in this third-person shooter by the creators of Onimusha and Dead Rising are wonderfully detailed and extraordinary. The smoky, red-orange grenade and barrel blasts leave nothing to the imagination.

And the enemies are something else, too. These creatures are creepy and extraordinarily fun to rip through with a variety of delicious firepower.

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