Graphics for Game

This is a shot from one of my favorite games called "Red Dead Redemption". Its not really a learning game but the artistry is just stunning!  I want my game to function correctly but from what I have noticed in a lot of these educational games is that they don't look artistically inspiring.  The main thing I would like to incorporate into the game from this photo is basically the realism of the background scene.  This should draw the player's attention immediately into wanting to play the game.  I want the game to look like a real world setting so the player can feel like he is immersed into an actual classroom environment. One game that I did play and like was a game called "Youre Toast".  It was really easy to play.  It kept a  basic score and the player uses the "w", "s","d", and "spacebar" to move your piece of toast around so that you don't get eaten by the monster chasing after you.  The player can also create bonus items for points. The user interface for this game was easy to use and the instructions were easy to follow and read.  I think it will be important to have your game's instructions concise and easy to follow.  If not, then the players and their review of the game will be off to a bad start.