Graphically impressive games

[TinCow]

I wouldn't call Bioshock graphically impressive so much as impressively stylish. What makes it great is the art-deco style and the attention to detail by the art team, not the graphics engine itself (Unreal Engine 3). It makes for a very interesting environment and I personally spend a lot of time exploring every nook and cranny just to see all of the interesting things they have hand-placed. Truly an achievement in design.