Games Beat:
http://venturebeat.com/2012/11/01/halo-4-is-the-next-chapter-not-the-next-evolution-review/
Halo 4s stunning visuals represent a quantum leap for the series and a serious bump on nearly any other game franchise youd care to name. This game is endlessly beautiful.
NZ Gamer:
http://nzgamer.com/x360/reviews/1768/halo-4.html
Visually, the game is a feast for the eyes. It looks, quite simply, like a next-generation game, leaps and bounds better than anything else on consoles today. If you've been gradually moving away from consoles, in favour of a high-specced PC, you absolutely must take a look at Halo 4 in motion.
OXMUK:
http://www.oxm.co.uk/47230/reviews/halo-4-review/?page=1
The most beautiful shooter we've played. The proprietary engine powering it all leaves those of rival games for dust, including DICE's grubbily good-looking Battlefield 3. The lighting system in particular is a triumph, adroitly mingling natural light with the fizzling greens, whites and purples of energy bolts. Characters, weapons and vehicles, meanwhile, are so heavy with detail they look positively corroded. It's here that Microsoft's monstrous franchise investment is most apparent, and the results leave us not so much curious about as frankly terrified by the thought of what 343 can achieve on the next generation Xbox.
Destructoid:
http://www.destructoid.com/review-halo-4-233109.phtml
The visuals, lighting, and art direction are phenomenal too, adding tons of detail and pushing the Xbox 360 to points I haven't seen in any other game on the console. Comparing Halo 3's visuals to Halo 4's is night and day, to the point that the former looks last-gen in comparison.
IGN:
http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/11/01/halo-4-review
Expect your jaw to drop at least once on every level of Halo 4s eight-mission campaign.Of course, gorgeous graphics are only one responsibility a consoles killer app must bear. Perhaps equal to Halo 4s monitor-melting visuals is its bar-none, best-in-class sound design.
Videogamer:
http://www.videogamer.com/reviews/halo_4_review.html
The engine underpinning this grand exhibition has also been on the receiving end of some serious upgrades, its lines of code and script producing what will likely be the Xbox 360's most luscious visual spectacle.
Nowgamer:
http://www.nowgamer.com/xbox-360/xbox360-reviews/1658922/halo_4_review.html
Visually, Halo 4 is easily the best looking Halo game to date and it could be argued its one of the most technically impressive games of the year.
Xbox360Achievements:
http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/halo-4/review/
Quite easily one of the best looking games on consoles with some of the most visually impressive cutscenes around to boot. Its a visual masterpiece, from the textures and particle effects to the ambience of the environments and the attention to detail.
Game revolution:
http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/halo-4
I also just need to take a minute and gush about this game's visuals. This is hands-down the most gorgeous game you'll find on the Xbox 360. Microsoft has made it clear that this is the most expensive game they've ever made and it shows in the production values. From Halo 4's jaw-dropping facial animations to its vibrant and super-detailed landscapes, this game is downright stunning.
Machinima:
http://www.insidegamingdaily.com/2012/11/01/halo-4-review/
What can I say about Halo 4 that hasnt already been seen? The visuals have been massively overhauled to make this the best looking Halo, if not the best looking 360 game to date..The new location of Requiem provides a compelling mix of location types familiar from other Halo titles, like jungles and deserts while adding new Forerunner settings that look absolutely stunning.
Metro Gamecentral:
http://www.metro.co.uk/tech/games/916636-halo-4-review-running-rampant
The graphics are by far the best the series has ever seen and such a massive leap on from Halo Reach it almost feels like its on a different console. The detail and lighting in particular are exemplary, and for the first time a Halo title is in the running for the best-looking game on the hardware.
Gamespot:
http://www.gamespot.com/halo-4/reviews/halo-4-review-6399288/
These galactic machinationsare brought to life vividly by Halo 4's stunning technical prowess. From sweeping panoramic vistas to claustrophobic jungle clearings, the environments are rich with detail enhanced by thoughtful lighting and sharp textures.
Dualshockers:
http://www.dualshockers.com/2012/11/01/review-halo-4/
Visually, Halo 4 is currently the best looking game on the Xbox 360, hands down. The games is so gorgeous that at certain points, especially when you initially explore the cliff sides of Requiem, the games vistas will stop you dead in your tracks. Honestly, its pretty amazing what the team at 343 Industries has managed to pull off with seven-year-old hardware. I really cant applaud them enough for what was done here.
Gametrailers:
http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/3ypvhg/halo-4-review
Massive ships hover overhead as battles rage on the surface, all without any significant hit to performance. Scores of enemies juke, jive, dive, and return fire intelligently at every turn, but it's not just a technical marvel. The art is absolutely incredible, and a big part of the fun in playing the game is simply anticipating what eye-popping environment lies behind the next door or over the next vista. It simply never stops impressing.
Yahoo:
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/halo-4-review-343-industries-takes-on-bungie-xbox-series-with-great-success-01112012.html
As one of the best-looking blockbusters ever made Halo 4 is an utterly compelling experience.
Electronic Theatre:
http://electronictheatre.co.uk/xbox360/xbox360-in-depth-reviews/26792/electronic-theatre-in-depth-review-halo-4
Halo 4 is quite possibly the best looking videogame on current-generation hardware. The in-game visuals offer more details than the vast majority of videogame titles and the cut-scenes excel beyond anything fans of the series will be expecting.
Planet Xbox 360:
http://www.planetxbox360.com/article_22106/Halo_4_Review
Graphically, 343 manages to swing for the fences and they're right where they need to be before taking the franchise towards the next generation.
Gaming Nexus:
http://www.gamingnexus.com/Article/Halo-4/Item3735.aspx
you battle in spaces ranging from ancient Forerunner tombs to wide open landscapes; they all look great. That is because the visuals powering this game are among the best seen on the Xbox 360 to date. This game looks awesome.
StrategyInformer:
http://www.strategyinformer.com/xbox360/halo4/2049/review.html
Plus, it looks amazing. Say what you want about how old the 360 is as a console, 343 has taken both its engine and Microsofts hardware to the limit.
C. Code Central:
http://c****cc.com/xbox360/rev/halo4review2.html
Graphically, Halo 4 stands above all the rest. There were several moments where I found myself gawking at the realism of the character models. Couple this with the hardly noticeable difference between the cutscenes and the actual campaign graphics
SpazioGames:
http://www.spaziogames.it/recensioni_videogiochi/console_xbox360/13925/halo-4.aspx
Technically Halo 4 is majestic.
Vandal Online:
http://www.vandal.net/analisis/x360/halo-4/12980/4
Halo 4 graphics are awesome and probably the most successful game for Xbox 360 in this regard.
The Globe and Mail:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/gaming/game-reviews/halo-4-a-great-game-series-extends-win-streak/article4810059/
The most noticeable thing about Halo 4 are its visuals. Halo 4 is a gorgeous game that at times transported me, or at least my imagination, to those alien worlds.
Game Planet:
http://www.gameplanet.co.nz/xbox/games/2005761.Halo-4/reviews/1014751.Halo-4/
Spectacular visuals.
Telegraph:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/video-game-reviews/9653888/Halo-4-review.html#
Halo 4 is an absurdly pretty video game
Forbes:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2012/11/04/halo-4-is-easily-one-of-the-best-looking-xbox-360-games-of-all-time/
As someone who often plays on a PC with graphics that put most console games to shame, this was one of those rare moments with my Xbox 360 that I just stopped and stared. Halo 4 looks incredible.
Tech Deville:
http://techdeville.com/2012/11/04/halo-4-review/
Furthermore, the character models and designs are astounding. Theyre possibly one of the best human designs Ive seen in video games, and thats saying a lot. Its not only the character models that are detailed though. The entire looks gorgeous. Everything is sharp and clear, the environments are radiant and the effects are eye-opening.
PC Authority:
http://www.pcauthority.com.au/Review/321685,halo-4-review---the-master-chief-is-back.aspx
It also looks amazing the quality of custscenes throughout the game is quite amazing. In fact, the games graphics in general are really quite stellar this one of the best Xbox games Ive ever seen.
Game Pandemic:
http://gamepandemic.webs.com/halo-4-review
Beyond the characters looking pretty damn photo-realistic, the environments look equally stunning. It's been far too long since Halo has held the graphical dominance over other hit shooters, but finally the king is back.
Gaming Blend:
http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Halo-4-Review-Series-Survive-Bungie-48917.html
Requiem is home to every type of environment conceivable and all of them are jaw-dropping in detail.
GamrReview:
http://www.gamrreview.com/review/89451/halo-4
The game is both beautiful to look at and listen to. Graphically this is easily one of the most impressive games on the Xbox 360, and its both technically detailed and artistically gorgeous.
Eurogamer Sweden:
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=sv&u=www.eurogamer.se/articles/2012-11-01-recension-halo-4
I found it difficult to believe my eyes during my journey through the exciting new campaign. Vissa miljöer är sa detaljrika, högupplösta och pampiga att det är lätt att tro att det är en toppmodern speldator jag sitter och spelar pa, inte en snart sju ar gammal konsol. Some environments are so detailed, high-resolution and grand that it is easy to believe that it is a state of the art gaming computer I sit and play on, not a nearly seven-year-old bracket. Om Halo 4 inte belönas med en rad utmärkelser för sina grafiska prestationer vid arets slut kommer jag att bli mycket upprörd. If Halo 4 is not rewarded with a number of awards for its graphics performance at the end, I will be very upset.
Thisisxbox:
http://www.thisisxbox.com/360/halo-4-review/#
Halo 4 is one of the most stunning, detailed and graphically superior games on the Xbox 360 right now. Its highly polished, exceptionally designed technological worlds with amazing lighting effects throughout.
Digital Trends:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/halo-4-review-the-definition-of-playing-it-safe/
Halo 4 has some of the best graphics around, especially in the cinematics. There are a few moments that make you question if you are watching live action or CGI
Pocket-Lint:
http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/6041/halo-4-xbox-360-game-review
The graphics in Halo 4 deserve their own section, simply because they are so good. Here is a game which has come right at the end of a consoles lifespan and worked some black magic with the hardware. Like Forza Horizon, the game frequently forces a double take, where only upon closer scrutiny does it become apparent the title is running on the Xbox 360.
NZherald:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10844420
Visually, Halo 4 is a stunning effort, and the non-playable characters finally look like real humans rather than action figures carved out of potatoes.
Daily Joypad:
http://www.dailyjoypad.co.uk/?p=43897
Halo 4 look absolutely delicious and like it belongs in 2012. Character models, environments (a number of the level backdrops in particular are stunning) and textures all look great and everything is crisper and more colourful than in past Halo titles. Truly jaw-dropping stuff.