It can be tricky to give living spaces in hyper-realistic video games a grounded look. You have to find the right balance between enriching a place with details that make it believable and interesting to explore, and not making it overly grungy, unless that was the ultimate goal.
To engage with the player, these environments need to have an instantly readable atmosphere and cohesive look throughout.
In this article, the author discusses the steps involved in creating a detailed cinematic look for an environment like the apartment from Silent Hill 4: The Room using Unreal Engine 5.
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