SixTwoSixFour Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 (edited) The counterpart of the Terrible Box Art thread... let's see some amazing box art! I'm going to go ahead and nominate EVERY Japanese Final Fantasy... tastefully minimalist. Edited January 6, 2011 by SixTwoSixFour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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deanb Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 The Japanese boxart also comes to Europe as well. Which I am pleased about. I'm a fan of stylishly minimalist covers. It's got a good chance of catching my eye. Don't need half the plot pasted across the front cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yantelope Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 It's funny you mention minimalist beacuse this was the first game that came to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 This was the first one that came to my mind: Not quite as minimalist as the ones you guys posted, but pretty simple. Also this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Jack Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Minimalist is good but sometimes I also like lots of detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HotChops Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 I'd describe myself as a bit of minimalist too. First, I'll point out that out of all the MGS covers, I like this one best. which is all the more ironic considering I just got done replaying and quitting the game in frustration. I think Just Cause 2 has decent artwork. I like how the building is blended with his silhouette. And even though it's a pathetic attempt to snag the dollars of Modern Warfare 2 fans, I like Bad Company 2's cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Yeah DICE really went and ran with it when they came up with a visual style for BC2. Also lol at MGS3 (That cover got put in the bad boxart thread) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotChops Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 And screwed up as it sounds, box art and marketing can play a big role in buying decisions. I chose not to buy Bad Company 1 in part because of the box art. Of course that wasn't the only factor in the decision, but I felt like the box summed up everything I didn't like about the premise of the game -- a funny, silly war game. Of course, BC2 is really no different, and while I still dislike the single player campaign's premise, I realize now that it has little to do with the multiplayer. But that just shows how the cover can make or break a buying decision for someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeniorPuffyPants Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Crazy box art for a crazy game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureRidge Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) I'm partial to really simple box art. Well, I'm drawn to anything that's simple by design, so the Skyrim box art appeals to me. Edited January 7, 2011 by OkayOctane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 I think that's just a place holder box art. But the old ones have just been a simple parchment look with the words on top in some sort of gold colour so could be the final one. It does look very nice mind. I'd expect it to get the logo added at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmuhpage Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 I've always liked the Japanese cover for Lost Odyssey: Especially compared to the US version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 I would of never guessed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmuhpage Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) Hehe, I sometimes forget what my avatar looks like EDIT: Might as well add another. Not as good as the sequel's collectors' edition, but the homage to 80's sci-fi movies gets a thumbs up from me. Edited January 7, 2011 by jimmuhpage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheMightyEthan Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Hehe, I sometimes forget what my avatar looks like EDIT: Might as well add another. Not as good as the sequel's collectors' edition, but the homage to 80's sci-fi movies gets a thumbs up from me. I didn't really like that one. In fact I'm tempted to put it in the terrible box art thread. No accounting for taste, I guess. Here's a good one though: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixTwoSixFour Posted January 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 "Who, me?" "I'm Joe! Viewtiful Joe!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotChops Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 So all this box art talk had me wondering if there was any substantial changes made when an American-made game was released in Japan. Most of what I checked was unchanged (for example: Fallout 3 and Batman: Arkham Asylum.) But when I typed in Mass Effect Japanese box art, I got this: which is fucking awesome imo. I've never seen this image before today and it's now my fav Mass Effect cover ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Holy crap, that is completely awesome. I wonder what the Japanese ME2 box art looks like? I can't find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotChops Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Holy crap, that is completely awesome. I wonder what the Japanese ME2 box art looks like? I can't find it. As far as I can tell, it's the same as the American version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixTwoSixFour Posted January 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Wow, I got hotlinking owned... wish I could edit, but oh well. It was the European cover for Viewtiful Joe PS2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battra92 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Wow, I got hotlinking owned... wish I could edit, but oh well. It was the European cover for Viewtiful Joe PS2. Imageshack is your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotChops Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Wow, I got hotlinking owned... wish I could edit, but oh well. It was the European cover for Viewtiful Joe PS2. Imageshack is your friend. Ooooh, that is nice. I didn't like the game much, but I like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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