Visual Effects in games is more than just eye candy. When using wisely, it can make your game looks much more professional and believable. Players will have much better playing experience and satisfication. Let’s see some examples.
Before adding VFX, enemy ship simply disappears when destroyed:
After adding VFX, the explosion effects make the game more enjoyable:
How about adding this Thurster Effect to make the player fighter more believable:
Now some Damage effects will surely increase the intensity:
I am sure you will find that by adding Visual Effects, the game is looking more polished and is more satisfying.