Photo Modes in Video Games have become a popular trend over the recent years that has transformed the world of gaming with a new coat of paint, allowing players to show off a beautiful area or a cool design for their characters.

What Is Photo Mode in Video Games?

A photo mode is a tool designed in videogames that involves pausing the game where the character is and taking a screenshot without the UI:

• Pause the game where the character is located
• Use the tools to adjust the the look of the photo
• Take the screenshot of the preferred photo

Here is another post that goes into more detail about what Photo Mode is on the Epic Games website!

The Best Photo Modes in Video Games

1. Horizon Forbidden West

Horizon’s second installment is one of the best do it in recent years, due to the first game already having an extensive photo mode it is clear they have only done it better this time around!

Why it stands out:

• Free to move camera with depth of field controls
• Changeable Facial Expressions
• Change the time of Day

2. Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077’s photo mode has been dubbed one of the best in photo storytelling in recent years as it is able to create an atmosphere that takes the phrase: “A picture is with a thousand words” literally!

Key features:

• Changeable Character Positioning and Facial Expressions
• Custom stickers and overlays
• Use Photo Mode as a storytelling device

3. Ghost of Tsushima

Sucker Punches Edo era game is already a beautiful and stunning game where it feels like you are in a movie, so naturally they would have a great photo mode. The only downside is that enemies often can be in terrible locations that ruin the shot.

Highlights include:

• Control the Wind Direction
• Change the photo to look dark and grim
• Add a filter to mimic old samurai movies

4. Red Dead Redemption 2

Rockstar’s second western game packs a gut punch to the players throughout the entire game, not only can the main character take pictures of his surroundings but the player can control him in their own photo mode, bringing both the player and the character closer together!

Why players love it:

• The use of different lens sizes
• Easy to use Controls
• In-Game Graphics turn photo mode into a professional editing studio

5. Marvel’s Spider-Man

Spiderman’s use of the photo mode really shines due to the character poses and the continuously changing outfits that make players never want to exit the in-game tool!

Top features:

• Extensive character poses
• Large Wardrobe of Outfits
• Can give the photos a real comic book feel

Here is a great video uploaded by Photo Mode Review on YouTube if you are more of a visual learner!

References

• Horizon Forbidden West Photo: Game Spot Website
• Horizon Forbidden West: Photo Mode Breakdown
• Cyberpunk 2077: Photo Mode Review
• Ghost of Tsushima: Photo Mode Review
• Featured Image: Game Spot Website
• Ghost of Tsushima Photo: Rafael Lopes Website
• Red Dead Redemption: Photo Mode Review
• Marvel’s Spiderman: Photo Mode Review
• Epic Games Outbound Link
• Photo Mode YouTube Video

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