Chaser98: As a show of appreciation for you fine folks taking the time to recommend me some games, have one on me (first come first serve obviously). H4CA-63TF-4RJ9-VAAZ

Merry Wednesday!

Novotnus: You can also try Downfall from the Cat Lady's author. It has some technical shortcomings, but that's the game that made me a Harvester Games fan :)
See for yourself: http://quiethavenhotel.co.uk/

Potzato: I do not aim to make a negative critic of OP's inquiry, but when people make those kind of thread, I think they do not stress enough how important is the graphical aspect of a game in their opinion.
For instance the first thing you said was about graphics, and the two extremes you quoted are the cat lady and Gianna sisters which are extremely well crafted visually. That paired with the "I can't seem to find many games that interest me" drive me to beleive you fancy shiny things, which is perfectly fine, but in order to help us helping you, I think the visual requirements of what you are asking for should be really accurate.

.... because I like good looking games a lot, but my prefered ones can't be considered as such on a modern scale.

I would recommend you to give a try to Sacrifice. An experience like no other, which seems to meet most of your requirements. It is somewhat linear though, in its own way, and it's more of an hybrid RTS so there is no chests or loot per se (because by "chest and loot" I suppose you didn't encompass "looting souls out of your ennemies' chests").

Edits : yeah I edited my post 5 times in a row or so .... that happens.

Chaser98: I've been wanting Downfall actually, I just haven't gotten around to making a GamersGate account, and honestly I was unaware you could even buy it directly from Harvester Games. I'll definitely be buying Downfall today! Thanks.

Potzato: I do not aim to make a negative critic of OP's inquiry, but when people make those kind of thread, I think they do not stress enough how important is the graphical aspect of a game in their opinion.
For instance the first thing you said was about graphics, and the two extremes you quoted are the cat lady and Gianna sisters which are extremely well crafted visually. That paired with the "I can't seem to find many games that interest me" drive me to beleive you fancy shiny things, which is perfectly fine, but in order to help us helping you, I think the visual requirements of what you are asking for should be really accurate.

.... because I like good looking games a lot, but my prefered ones can't be considered as such on a modern scale.

I would recommend you to give a try to Sacrifice. An experience like no other, which seems to meet most of your requirements. It is somewhat linear though, in its own way, and it's more of an hybrid RTS so there is no chests or loot per se (because by "chest and loot" I suppose you didn't encompass "looting souls out of your ennemies' chests").

Edits : yeah I edited my post 5 times in a row or so .... that happens.

Majnun: Well, I like every game everyone else has mentioned...so I'm gonna recommend something completely different.

Thief & Thief 2 (and thiefmissions.com).

Chaser98: Well at the time of writing this, GOG has a sale going on, but I can't seem to find many games that interest me. With that in mind, perhaps you fine folks could recommend me some games? (Please read the edits, thanks!)

Things that appeal to me:

Non-Realistic/Weird/Unique Art: I'm bored of the "ultra realistic" art style, and the "ye olde generic middle ages" art style. The art style can be brightly colored and eccentric like Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams, or moody like The Cat Lady, or anything in between as long as it's not "ultra realistic" or "ye olde generic middle ages".

Dialogue (choices) that matter: If the game has dialogue choices, I'd like for each different option to have a different reaction.

Create a character/customize a character: I enjoy being able to create a character, or at least being able to customize the character, even if it's just basic vanity customization.

Loot that makes sense: At the least, I would hopefully be able to find useful items in a highly guarded chest, rather than a candlestick and three gold coins.

Controls in real time: Nothing against turn based games, but I mostly prefer games that are in real time.

Open world/Non-linear story: self explanatory.

Bonus points if the game includes it's soundtrack.

andysheets1975: Divine Divinity comes to mind as something you might enjoy. The graphics are fairly standard fantasy admittedly, but it really is a well-made RPG with a sense of humor about itself (but it's not a bwa-ha-ha comedy).