ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT BORDERL ANDS 2 Randy Pitchford, Paul Hellquist, Jeramy Cooke Gearbox/2K Games An expansive world with a highly styled aesthetic, which forms a perfect complement to both story and gameplay. DEAR ESTHER Robert Briscoe thechineseroom/thechineseroom A bold and beautifully evocative landscape that hints towards new paradigms in both gameplay and story discovery. FAR CRY 3 Jean-Alexis Doyan, Genseki Tanaka, Vincent Jean Ubisoft Montreal/Ubisoft Far Cry 3’s lush, intriguing and compelling world environment forms a backdrop for some supremely engaging characters and compelling gameplay. HALO 4 Development Team 343 Industries/Microsoft Studios Mesmerising in both environment and artistic detail, Halo 4 is a worthy addition to an already highly successful franchise. JOURNEY Development Team thatgamecompany/Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Journey is a beautiful, intense and almost sublime experience, which raises the bar in both artistry and creativity. THE ROOM Development Team Fireproof Games/Fireproof Games Wonderful detail, innovative puzzle design and a consistently engaging visual aesthetic mark this out as a beautifully crafted game experience.
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