(By the way, Luigi, I agree with your sig- Luigi is MUCH better than Mario!)
I consider the following when I observe game graphics:
-If the objects and characters in the game cast shadows, and if they do, if the shadow matches the character, rather than a black circle below the character's feet.
-If the shadow moves accordingly away from the direction light is coming from.
-How fluid the graphics are.
-Detail
-If light reflects realistically off of the objects and characters.
-How easy or hard it is to see the pixels.
-How easy or hard it is to see the line segments that form rounded objects.
-How realistically objests are reflected in reflective objects in the game.
I consider much more, but I gotta go now...
Owner of the formerly ranked number one Halo PC modded server in the world, FRIGID MASS CTF WAR. Joiner-friendly mods and five-minute hotfixes = loyal clientele.
Been here since February 2004. It's May 2022 as of writing this. Wish Rich would revive this place. Guess I'm only here for the nostalgia now.