Summary
- AAA games are utilizing HDR support to enhance visuals and draw players into detailed and beautiful game worlds.
- Titles like Resident Evil 4 and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart showcase the stunning effects of HDR on graphics.
- Games like Dead Space, Alan Wake 2, and Ori And The Will Of The Wisps also benefit from HDR, enriching dark environments and adding depth.
With graphical innovations arriving at a breakneck pace, it’s easy why most AAA games are in the race to look better than ever before. HDR support plays a huge role here, with both white and black hues looking more detailed than ever before with this feature on.
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Players who want to justify their HDR-friendly monitors and TVs should check out some of the best video games that make the most of this additional visual flair. The graphics end up being a joy to look at as players get drawn into a beautiful world every time they boot up these respective games.
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Resident Evil 4
The Incredible Visuals Of This Title Look Better Than Ever Before With HDR
- Released
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March 24, 2023
- OpenCritic Rating
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Mighty
Resident Evil 4 is one of the most legendary video games ever made, and it was clear that the remake had some big shoes to fill. Fans were glad to see that Capcom was more than up to the task, enhancing everything from the base game to make Resident Evil 4‘s remake the definitive version of this action-horror title.
The visuals are one of the biggest improvements that look even better with HDR. Given how moody the environments of Resident Evil 4 are, it’s easy to see why HDR will help the details of these darker locations stand out even more.
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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
A Beautiful Title That Looks Even Striking With HDR
Third-Person Shooter
3D Platformer
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June 11, 2021
- OpenCritic Rating
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Mighty
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is one of the most beautiful games in the series that makes the most of the PS5 hardware. Instant loading screens ensure that players can traverse rapidly changing environments without skipping a beat.
HDR support helps the visuals of Rift Apart stand out even more. The colors in each charming environment pop out even more as players control this beloved feline character as he takes out his enemies with an arsenal of varied, entertaining weaponry.
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The Last Of Us Part 2
The Dark Backgrounds Look More Detailed In The Second Last Of Us Game
- Released
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June 19, 2020
- OpenCritic Rating
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Mighty
The Last of Us Part 2 is a game that took many risks with its narrative, splitting fans down the middle in this department. However, two areas where this game is a notable improvement over its predecessor are the graphics and gameplay.
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The serene beauty of this game looks even better when both bright and dark environments look better with HDR support. A lot of depth is added to the visuals in no time as players embark on a journey of revenge that can get quite brutal in no time.
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Cyberpunk 2077
The Immaculate Locations Of Night City Look Better Than Ever Before With HDR Turned On
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December 10, 2020
- OpenCritic Rating
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Strong
A game that has turned its reputation around to become one of the best action RPGs ever made, Cyberpunk 2077 is a beautiful and dystopian look at a world that has evolved after companies have become more powerful than governments.
Night City is a location rife with detail that becomes more awe-inspiring to look at with HDR turned on. The neon-soaked streets and daytime views look richer with this graphical feature, allowing players to truly appreciate every last detail of the environments of Cyberpunk 2077.
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Dead Space
The Claustrophobic Halls Of The USG Ishimura Look More Detailed With Proper HDR Support
- Released
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January 27, 2023
- OpenCritic Rating
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Mighty
Dead Space is one of the most sinister video games players can check out, with the remake doing a great job of justifying its presence with expanded levels and amazing visuals. The USG Ishimura looks more intimidating than ever before as its claustrophobic hallways cause a sense of unease to slowly rise in players.
With HDR support, the dark, intimidating hallways look more immersive. Given how much of a role lighting plays in this game’s environmental design, it’s easy to see why HDR will do a great job of making the visuals look more immersive than ever before.
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Alan Wake 2
A Title With Incredible Visual Flair And Lighting That Was Bound To Stand Out With The Implementation Of HDR
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October 27, 2023
- OpenCritic Rating
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Mighty
Alan Wake 2 is a great display of how important lighting is to make a game atmospheric and immersive. This survival horror game is full of visual flair that becomes more apparent when players make the most of its HDR support.
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Both bright and dim environments look more detailed than ever before, and players should tweak the settings to make this effect more apparent without getting in the way. Alan Wake 2 is gorgeous enough as is, but the addition of HDR elevates its visuals to a whole new level whether players are exploring Bright Falls or the Dark Place.
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Horizon Forbidden West
A Gorgeous Game With Amazing Support For HDR
- Released
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February 18, 2022
- OpenCritic Rating
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Mighty
Most people complained that Horizon Forbidden West didn’t do much to stand out from other open-world games, lacking the fresh appeal of its predecessor. However, players who want to explore a beautiful open-world game with incredible combat will find this title to be right up their alley.
The best part of Forbidden West is its visuals, which look more astounding on monitors and TVs that support HDR. The bright expanses of the open world and the darker tones of the many Cauldrons and vibrant ruins of Old World cities look richer than ever before, enhancing one’s enjoyment of this amazing title.
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Ori And The Will Of The Wisps
A Standout Example Of How HDR Can Enhance The Immersion Of A Title
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March 11, 2020
- Developer(s)
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Moon Studios
One of the most beautiful metroidvanias of all time that tells an amazing story with its visuals alone, Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a must-play for fans of unique video games. The game’s layered visuals are dripping with style, with the majority of the game taking place in dark and brooding environments.
This makes HDR a no-brainer for the game, especially since its implementation is in a class of its own for Ori and the Will of the Wisps. No game has enjoyed a more substantial upgrade than this title with HDR turned on, which is a testament to how the developers ensured that the game’s dark environments looked denser and more detailed with this additional graphical mode.
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