Visual representation is not logical, it works according to gestalt principles. [1] Visual improvements would not be used to represent the program logic but secondary notation to improve and accelerate understanding. [2]

The metaphor would be using a graphics card for rendering the scene and the CPU for the game logic. Without a graphic card, your rendering options are extremely limited.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gestalt_psychology

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondary_notation