Yes I'm being pretty particular about the use of the word 'graphic' but let's just clear this up:
GRAPHICS ≠ REALISTIC AESTHETIC
Furthermore,
GOOD GRAPHICS are not necessarily equal to REALISTIC
!EXAMPLE!
Let us turn our attention to VVVVVV. Does that "far to go" graphically? No. In fact, it has achieved graphical perfection- it fits its intended style perfectly.