Still, I think I've come across enough examples of the above to publish a post such as this.
Should you have any favorites that aren't highlighted here, though, by all means let me know about them in the comments section below.
Boku no Natsuyasumi--To be perfectly frank, I'd like this particular piece of box art a lot more if it ditched the English text and even the "contrail" logo that takes up a smidge of space in the lower-right corner. Even in its current state, though, I'm pretty darn smitten with it and the cheery, nostalgic vibe it gives off to viewers.
Eldergate--There are a bunch of Konami-made PlayStation covers that could be mentioned here, but I'm going with Eldergate's because it features a sumptuously colored--and not at all clichéd, which can't be said of many of its counterparts, especially today--illustration.
Mad Panic Coaster--Could you describe this selection as a bit garish? Yes, I suppose you could. It's long been a favorite of mine regardless, though, due to its unique layout--it takes the eye a few seconds to recognize the roller-coaster car along the bottom edge--and bold use of color. (Although I wouldn't have complained if the logo had been made a bit smaller.)
Mizzurna Falls--Here's another piece of cover art that I've been a fan of since I first laid eyes on it (while perusing this review at easternmind.tumblr.com). There's something so ... moody about it that really appeals to me. Plus, it features snow-covered mountains, which always earns an approving nod from me.
PoPoLoCrois Monogatari--This is the perfect way to portray an RPG's contents on its box art, if you ask me. We've got dragons (two of them, I think), a varied party of adventurers (the dudes and the dudette situated between the dragons) and dramatic dose of magic--unless, of course, that orb is something other than a "wall" or "protect" spell.
Add in the abundance of color and clean composition and you've got yourself one attractive cover illustration. In my opinion, of course.
See also: 'Five favorites: Japanese DS box art,' 'Five favorites: Japanese PSP box art' and 'Five favorites: Japanese Wii box art'
5 comments:
Mad Panic Coaster is so, good. It's like a punk rock poster.
It is, isn't it?! Like a rock poster from the '70s or '80s, especially. I really have to give that game another try sometime soon, by the way. Previous experiences with it were both hilarious and short, as the game is TOUGH! Still quite fun, though :)
Nice choices :) I particularly like the first and last ones
Eldergate looks like something I'd love to play.
Me, too, Justin. Unfortunately, it looks to be some sort of an RPG, which makes tackling it seem a bit daunting. Still, I may give it a go at some point in the future, especially if copies are fairly cheap.
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