Let's analyze these video game photographs

Lately I've been playing a mobile video game that I find very interesting and attractive, not only for its gameplay mechanics and story, but also for its highly detailed visuals in every sense, but first let me give you some context so you understand what I mean.

The game is called Aurora Hills, which is also the name of a town in the Appalachian Mountains, so from this point we can assume that we will find beautiful landscapes; however, although it was once a very prosperous place, it later sank into solitude due to a strange wave of disappearances of both locals and tourists, so the objective of our character is to try to unravel the mystery of the strange disappearances.

In this context, the first image that catches my attention emerges: Dean's tent. That torn piece of fabric represents a mystery; it is the only witness to what happened there. So, what catches my attention is the handling of shadows in the photograph, how it makes it seem as if the trees are looming over the small tent, as if the darkness were about to devour it. At least, that is the impression it gives me, and at the same time, it helps the player have a more immersive experience by generating a certain apprehensive aura.

The same thing happens in this other image. It shows us a perspective of the main character in the darkest part of the forest, but what surprises me most is the handling of light and shadow in this photograph. It looks hyperrealistic; I even feel like I can hear the forest animals. Just by looking at the image, you can almost imagine the sound of the character's footsteps. But what I like most is that, despite the predominance of darkness, it's possible to glimpse light in the distance, like a glimmer of hope.

Wow! Look at how the shadows of the trees are projected on the floor, and also how the shadow of the object the protagonist is holding behaves naturally; it's incredible.

I like these two because the level of detail is so incredible that they look more like hyperrealistic paintings by a highly skilled artist. The first one shows a road, and in the background, you can glimpse part of a mountain. Again, the lighting and shadows are amazing, so the game's development team really outdid themselves. And in the second photo below, what catches my eye the most is the halo of light coming from above and filtering through the foliage of the trees. I think it gives the photo a magical or celestial touch, don't you agree?