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elheridelchacon98
07-07-2008, 19:48
Here's a cover that always comes in mind
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and now my worst cover ever
91

what are your best/worst favorites?

Sherlock
07-07-2008, 20:30
Yeah, Megaman has to have the worst Box art ever created. <_<

7Force
07-07-2008, 21:30
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/7915/striderfrontfm1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The Japanese box art (like all other games at the time) is much better.

Rayne
07-07-2008, 21:30
Holy...moly :P that box art makes my eyes bleed

I'll have to think, there's been some really awesome covers...

7Force
07-07-2008, 21:47
Something awesome.

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2673/gunstarheroesjapancoverql7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

And somthing crap.

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2125/bustamove1db7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
This one scares me:unsure:

Rayne
07-07-2008, 21:49
something Awesome.

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2673/gunstarheroesjapancoverql7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

And Somthing Crap.

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2125/bustamove1db7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
This One Scares Me:unsure:
Wtf O___o

Possesed Zombie Ghouls Using Matchsticks Trapped Inside Spheres

Dr Shaneman
07-07-2008, 22:28
Wtf O___o

Possesed Zombie Ghouls Using Matchsticks Trapped Inside Spheres
My exact thoughts :blink:.
That Gunstar Heroes art is awesome though. 7Force needs a better close-up though :biggrin:.

Reknoc
08-07-2008, 00:56
The Mega Man one wins hands down for the worst, but for the best... hmm I really can't think of one.

richarddavies
08-07-2008, 09:40
http://www.radiosega.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=92&stc=1&d=1215506374

It's A foot. What else can you say really.

Shadid
08-07-2008, 10:09
Best cover or poster:
93

Now for the worst...I can't think of any...:unsure:

nights_c
08-07-2008, 11:02
Something awesome.

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2673/gunstarheroesjapancoverql7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

And somthing crap.

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2125/bustamove1db7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
This one scares me:unsure:

Is that M.Bison/Vega on the cover of gunstar heroes?

Tails_1986
08-07-2008, 19:39
And somthing crap.

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2125/bustamove1db7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
This one scares me:unsure:

That can take away all your interest in the game.

p_nut_uk
08-07-2008, 19:58
Is that M.Bison/Vega on the cover of gunstar heroes?

It looks it both on the cover and the game, it wouldn't suprised me if they borrowed the likeness.

Now for my favourite game there is both SHOCKING and great box art depending on region, U.S. or Japan (the English one is ok).

I don't need to say which is which...
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk87/p_nut_uk/guardianheroes.gif

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk87/p_nut_uk/guardheroesjapan.gif

Dr Shaneman
08-07-2008, 20:15
It looks it both on the cover and the game, it wouldn't suprised me if they borrowed the likeness.

Now for my favourite game there is both SHOCKING and great box art depending on region.

I don't need to say which is which...
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk87/p_nut_uk/guardianheroes.gif

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk87/p_nut_uk/guardheroesjapan.gif
That comparison is just... awful. Normally the Japan box art is the better :ohmy:.

Reknoc
08-07-2008, 21:07
That comparison is just... awful. Normally the Japan box art is the better :ohmy:.

Well that doesn't seem to change it.

p_nut_uk
08-07-2008, 22:07
That comparison is just... awful. Normally the Japan box art is the better :ohmy:.

I think that's meant to be sarcasm...

Rayne
08-07-2008, 23:03
I think that's meant to be sarcasm...

Actually I think the Englsh boxart is a lot better...

p_nut_uk
08-07-2008, 23:10
They took the girls off the English boxart, stuck stupid Zur and Macho or Gambo on who are very minor bosses.

Rayne
08-07-2008, 23:11
They took the girls off the English boxart, stuck stupid Zur and Macho or Gambo on who are very minor bosses.

Not knowing anything about the game, the english cover screams adventure and looks kinda cool with fights..whereas the japanese cover has too many characters cramped together ><

Dr Shaneman
08-07-2008, 23:12
Not knowing anything about the game, the english cover screams adventure and looks kinda cool with fights..whereas the japanese cover has too many characters cramped together ><
Because there's so many awesome characters in it >_<.

p_nut_uk
08-07-2008, 23:25
Not knowing anything about the game, the english cover screams adventure and looks kinda cool with fights..whereas the japanese cover has too many characters cramped together ><

Seriously you have to play this game! And there are 49 characters to use in battle mode and I think 4 (5 unlocked) characters you can play as in 1 player mode, and there's about 6 or 8 different endings to get. Treasure at thier finest.

Rayne
08-07-2008, 23:26
Because there's so many awesome characters in it >_<.

Yeah but they could make it look more attractive or exciting...I'm trying to think of some good examples and failing :( I can't think off the top of my head..

These covers = Win

p_nut_uk
08-07-2008, 23:48
Right now my next bad box art is special, and i've never seen this approach to box art design before...
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk87/p_nut_uk/SMS_-_Ghost_House_-_Card.jpg

And this is just..... well i'm speechless....
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk87/p_nut_uk/screenshot_188921.jpg

Dr Shaneman
08-07-2008, 23:54
Yeah but they could make it look more attractive or exciting...I'm trying to think of some good examples and failing :( I can't think off the top of my head..

These covers = Win
Is Puzzle Quest good? I want to try it.

p_nut_uk those are some epic fails there XD.

7Force
09-07-2008, 00:02
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk87/p_nut_uk/screenshot_188921.jpg

The Wii deserves better games then this.

Reknoc
09-07-2008, 00:04
The Wii deserves better games then this.

What are you talking about? Game of the Year material right there.

Dr Shaneman
09-07-2008, 00:04
The Wii deserves better games then this.
A game box deserves better than that mate.

7Force
09-07-2008, 00:14
A game box deserves better than that mate.
It should have been like this.
http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/8390/mediapi1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Pirates are awesome no matter whatXD

Some more.

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/4901/rivalt01tm5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

And this one is a bit gay.
http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/6071/media2ka6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Mr. Domino
09-07-2008, 00:15
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/jlcscrackhouse/phalanx.jpg

Still, it'll always be Mega Man. Mega Man thankfully became popular after his second game, but the first really didn't make the impact it should have outside Japan I believe due to the horrible art.

7Force
09-07-2008, 00:19
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/jlcscrackhouse/phalanx.jpg

Still, it'll always be Mega Man. Mega Man thankfully became popular after his second game, but the first really didn't make the impact it should have outside Japan I believe due to the horrible art.

The hell why did Kemco get some redneck to advertise a 2D shooter? it shoud have been more like the awesome japanese art.

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/6281/phalanxsfchr0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Dr Shaneman
09-07-2008, 00:21
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/jlcscrackhouse/phalanx.jpg

Still, it'll always be Mega Man. Mega Man thankfully became popular after his second game, but the first really didn't make the impact it should have outside Japan I believe due to the horrible art.
Yeah, because you really play as a guy who beats people up using that banjo. It's a new Streets of Rage! XD. Why make the actual ship so small?

elheridelchacon98
09-07-2008, 06:01
Here are 2 more of favorite fighting game covers
124

123

and now 2 of the worst fighting game covers
119

120

One of my favorite NES covers
121

elheridelchacon98
12-07-2008, 06:53
101Contra Hard Corps Japanese Cover

7Force
19-07-2008, 18:06
101Contra Hard Corps Japanese Cover
Thats a cool cover, unlike the UK version which if my memory is right had robots.

Reknoc
19-07-2008, 19:11
Thats a cool cover, unlike the UK version which if my memory is right had robots.

I may be the only person who prefers "Probotector" over "Contra".

elheridelchacon98
21-07-2008, 04:47
This looks kinda cool
115

While this one looks weird
116

Rayne
21-07-2008, 13:31
This looks kinda cool
115

While this one looks weird
116

I love the words 'state of the art' on Mega Man 2 XD that cover is err...scary...

The first is cool though :) looks like an old live action movie

Dr Shaneman
21-07-2008, 18:46
I love the words 'state of the art' on Mega Man 2 XD that cover is err...scary...

The first is cool though :) looks like an old live action movie
Yeah that's false advertising, I wanted a movie not a game XD.

Gavvie
21-07-2008, 19:54
Still looks a hell of a lot better than the shitty one the Americans got though :p

elheridelchacon98
10-08-2008, 21:45
Lords of Thunder
142

Schezo
10-08-2008, 22:17
Lords of Thunder
142

MUCH cooler than the cheezy Sega CD cover

Killer French Bread
11-08-2008, 13:34
I was going to post something in the thread, but nothing will ever be as mental as that Cheggers party quiz box.

Gavvie
12-08-2008, 18:49
Yeah, that is a bit of a crappy one. Also, the Lords of Thunder one looks rather..well, half-arsed :p

Killer French Bread
12-08-2008, 23:35
Oh. actually I can't rsist posting this, which is quite possibly my favourite box art for some unfathomable reason.

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/8/586908_46848_front.jpg

Black_Jack
13-08-2008, 00:05
Good:
http://cdn-www.cracked.com/articleimages/wong/shaqfu.jpg
...Yeah

Bad:
http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/4623/hallowcvgkg8.jpg
Just thought we'd put the name of the game twice on the cover incase you got confused...or make you question our intelligence.

elheridelchacon98
13-08-2008, 01:00
One word..... Fabio
144

and get ready for a "Big Surprise"
145

Dr Shaneman
13-08-2008, 18:54
Isn't that Halloween cover a straight copy of the films?
Megaman looks drugged up like that...

sonicfanRICH
14-08-2008, 09:48
and get ready for a "Big Surprise"
145

I like how he has a weapon for an arm, but still has a gun in his other hand. Guess it's a backup.

elheridelchacon98
24-08-2008, 19:48
Astyanax cool game but awful box cover
153

Time Lord one of the worst games ever but it has a good cover
154

Rayne
24-08-2008, 19:51
One word..... Fabio
144

and get ready for a "Big Surprise"
145

Mega Man looks like a cross between a Power Ranger and a male stipper.

I thought the Haloween box art was pretty good D:

BluePuyo
24-08-2008, 21:29
Hmm... Is hard to choose one for the best. Japanese covers are the best.
Megaman 1 has the worst cover, thatīs for sure.


and get ready for a "Big Surprise"
145

Doing honors XD

Reknoc
24-08-2008, 22:03
Don't remember saying a best cover, probably becuase I'm stupid since it's freaking obvious.

Dr Shaneman
24-08-2008, 22:21
Don't remember saying a best cover, probably becuase I'm stupid since it's freaking obvious.
Only because you worship that game.

Reknoc
24-08-2008, 22:40
Only because you worship that game.

That's because it's GOD HAND!

Rayne
24-08-2008, 23:27
That's because it's GOD HAND!

Well...it certainly is a hand at any rate...

elheridelchacon98
03-09-2008, 02:05
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters Japanese Version for the SNES/SFC 161

Rayne
03-09-2008, 15:45
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters Japanese Version for the SNES/SFC 161

Best. Cover. Ever.

I love the turtles :P

elheridelchacon98
04-09-2008, 01:18
Rockman X cover for the SFC
162

elheridelchacon98
12-09-2008, 21:43
Here's the game Ashura (Japan) a.k.a. Rambo First Blood Part II (U.S.) a.k.a. Secret Command (EU) for the Sega Mark III/Master System

171

172

173

Sherlock
12-09-2008, 22:35
Good cover time!

Reknoc
12-09-2008, 22:40
Good cover time!

That's so creepy, it's like a realistic version of Disney's Robin Hood.

Here's an awesome cover from probably one of the best games ever.

Sherlock
13-09-2008, 14:28
I never liked Elder Scrolls-series. <.<"

elheridelchacon98
14-09-2008, 07:30
I'm going old-school with this one here...
"Yars' Revenge"

176

Dr Shaneman
14-09-2008, 15:34
I'm going old-school with this one here...
"Yars' Revenge"

176
Nice, like the character.

Pingu
14-09-2008, 15:54
I kind of like this cover:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/pinguliten/ggaiden1sv.jpg
Gaardic gaiden or guardian legend as it was called in English. Come to think of it the European/US cover wasn't bad either, kind of like a female version of the EU megaman 2 cover but, well actually good looking.

elheridelchacon98
16-09-2008, 05:03
Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi
181

182

Dr Shaneman
16-09-2008, 11:31
Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi
181

182
Prefer the Japanese cover.

elheridelchacon98
18-09-2008, 02:29
"Star Fox" SFC Japan
183

Dr Shaneman
18-09-2008, 14:53
"Star Fox" SFC Japan
183
It's the Muppets from space! :P

Reknoc
18-09-2008, 20:36
"Star Fox" SFC Japan
183

Well now I'm interested in what the US version looks like, since we got the same thing only landscape and Fox was replaced with Wing.

elheridelchacon98
18-09-2008, 23:15
Star Fox U.S.
186

187

Omega
25-09-2008, 04:09
Best: Kingdom Hearts 2
Worst: Mega Man(NES)

elheridelchacon98
25-09-2008, 04:15
Actraiser SFC cover
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elheridelchacon98
14-10-2008, 06:36
The Hybrid Front for the SEGA Megadrive
208
This cover looks cool

elheridelchacon98
16-11-2008, 20:29
Sunsoft's "Journey to Silius"/"Raf World"- Japan cover
http://i38.tinypic.com/2sb2y4l.jpg

sonicfanRICH
17-11-2008, 10:57
Sunsoft's "Journey to Silius"/"Raf World"- Japan cover
http://i38.tinypic.com/2sb2y4l.jpg

Oh no, it's Darth Vader!

Dr Shaneman
17-11-2008, 13:27
It's Darth Vader version 1.0 XD.

Killer French Bread
17-11-2008, 17:36
He's got a bit of Predator going on there too with the cyber dreadlocks.

Omega
17-11-2008, 17:36
lol, Yhea It's basically Darth Vader
http://www.kidfenris.com/rafworld.jpg

sonicfanRICH
18-11-2008, 10:55
He's got a bit of Predator going on there too with the cyber dreadlocks.

Seems like the perfect combination to me. Darth Vader, Lord of the Predators. Best villian ever now.

richarddavies
18-11-2008, 11:31
http://www.vgboxart.com/boxes/360/16844_sonic_leashed.png (http://www.vgboxart.com/viewfullbox.php?boxid=16844&boxloc=%2Fboxes%2F360%2F16844_sonic_leashed-orig.png)
http://www.vgboxart.com/boxes/Wii/17402_super_sega_party_deluxe.jpg (http://www.vgboxart.com/viewfullbox.php?boxid=17402&boxloc=%2Fboxes%2FWii%2F17402_super_sega_party_del uxe-orig.jpg)

Dr Shaneman
18-11-2008, 12:08
My first laugh of the morning XD. Cheers rich.

Tails_1986
18-11-2008, 18:52
Very nice cover. I wonder how Sonic Leashed would play.

Dr Shaneman
18-11-2008, 21:27
Also, I did always want a SEGA Party 8 XD.

Rayne
18-11-2008, 22:51
XD that is very, very funny.

Sonic Leashed, now that's a game I'd like to see :O

7Force
18-11-2008, 23:51
Sonic Leashed? sound like bondage hentai game.

BiG MARCKy MARC!
19-11-2008, 00:09
Thank you for that hilarious post XD
Sonic leashed would be a game I would look into

Dr Shaneman
19-11-2008, 00:18
Sonic Leashed? sound like bondage hentai game.
Yup, sure does XD.

Tails_1986
19-11-2008, 11:41
Yup, sure does XD.

Am I the only one that didn't thought that?:blink:

Dr Shaneman
19-11-2008, 13:12
Am I the only one that didn't thought that?:blink:
Eh, don't feel bad. Me and 7Force share many thoughts on life :P.

elheridelchacon98
19-11-2008, 22:11
Before there was Final Fight or Streets Of Rage there was...
"Double Dragon II: The Revenge" for the NES
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One of my favorite NES games.

Dr Shaneman
19-11-2008, 22:22
NES covers certainly were different O.o.

Killer French Bread
20-11-2008, 13:32
I had Double Dragon for the Gameboy, which sported a much cooler cover.

richarddavies
20-11-2008, 14:17
I found one for you French bread

http://www.vgboxart.com/boxes/360/6143.jpg (http://www.vgboxart.com/viewfullbox.php?boxid=6143&boxloc=%2Fboxes%2F360%2F6143-orig.jpg)

Shellcoof
20-11-2008, 14:27
Very nice cover. I wonder how Sonic Leashed would play.

...like Knuckles' Chaotix no doubt.

Killer French Bread
20-11-2008, 15:52
I always knew those hot cross buns were plotting something.

Captain Monkfish
20-11-2008, 16:17
I don't think anyone has mentioned it but I really like the cover art for Castlevania:Symphony of the Night(euro/jap) but not the piss poor effort for the U.S edition.Also Mercs on the Mega Drive is a great cover.
For the bad covers, I never really liked the artwork for Flashback(Mega Drive,SNES or Amiga versions) even though I love the game itself.

richarddavies
20-11-2008, 16:24
[quote=Captain Monkfish;34095]I don't think anyone has mentioned it but I really like the cover art for Castlevania:Symphony of the Night(euro/jap) quote]

I was checking that out myself actually about 10 minutes ago on ebay. Does have really good artwork on that game in general. Man it's expensive now though.

Killer French Bread
20-11-2008, 16:54
I have that one. Cost me about 50 beans a few years back but is a cracking game and has a small book full of tidy illustrations. Surprising it still costs a lot now it is on XBLA.

richarddavies
20-11-2008, 17:06
Yeah It's another one on my list that I had then swapped to get another game. I bet when I first got it, it only cost me a tenner aswell. I never kept games when I was younger as I couldn't afford to so I always swapped. The amount of games that have gone through my hands that are now stupidly expensive and really grates with me.

Rayne
20-11-2008, 18:41
I found one for you French bread

http://www.vgboxart.com/boxes/360/6143.jpg (http://www.vgboxart.com/viewfullbox.php?boxid=6143&boxloc=%2Fboxes%2F360%2F6143-orig.jpg)




That. Is. Genius.

elheridelchacon98
20-11-2008, 22:02
Double Dragon II Gameboy cover
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Castlevania Symphony of the Night PSX
225

Mercs
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http://i34.tinypic.com/2d9cl8z.gif

Dr Shaneman
20-11-2008, 22:17
I found one for you French bread

http://www.vgboxart.com/boxes/360/6143.jpg (http://www.vgboxart.com/viewfullbox.php?boxid=6143&boxloc=%2Fboxes%2F360%2F6143-orig.jpg)



Was gonna happen sooner or later XD.

elheridelchacon98
14-12-2008, 18:04
"Bare Knuckle II" for the Sega Mega Drive
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Mr. X looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger


"Contra Spirits" for the SFC
233
Arnold again makes another appearance with Corey Haim (looks like him IMO)


This one is not a video game cover it's from the movie Raw Deal which started Arnold, take a look
234

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s79/maconha1/Strider_Win.gif

sonicfanRICH
15-12-2008, 07:37
"Bare Knuckle II" for the Sega Mega Drive
232
Mr. X looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger


"Contra Spirits" for the SFC
233
Arnold again makes another appearance with Corey Haim (looks like him IMO)


This one is not a video game cover it's from the movie Raw Deal which started Arnold, take a look
234

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s79/maconha1/Strider_Win.gif

True, it does look like him. Perhaps they used real life references to draw the characters.

Check this game out. How unimaginative is this?

elheridelchacon98
21-12-2008, 20:35
Two Atari 2600 classics
241

242

richarddavies
02-01-2009, 11:54
I like this one for the mega cd called 3rd world war

FPS_Leo
02-01-2009, 12:28
I like this one for the mega cd called 3rd world war
That game had a differnt cover in the west as Clinton shaking hands with Saddam probibly wouldn't have gone down very well in America.XD

Dr Shaneman
02-01-2009, 14:29
The weirdness of old games... just look at Switch!

elheridelchacon98
04-01-2009, 22:07
Strider for the Amiga
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Strider 2 for the Amiga
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Sonicdude1995
18-01-2009, 14:50
Two Atari 2600 classics
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242
Indeed the worst!

elheridelchacon98
18-01-2009, 17:17
Congo Bongo for the Atari 2600
http://i40.tinypic.com/i1b6vq.jpg

sonicfanRICH
09-02-2009, 11:36
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo35/LonewormerRich/The_Lawnmower_Man_28video_game29.jpg
cool
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo35/LonewormerRich/65-1.jpg
creepy

Dr Shaneman
09-02-2009, 14:01
Is that what Freddy was before the movies?

7Force
09-02-2009, 22:42
The Game Boy cover scares me.

CotU
10-02-2009, 14:18
LoL... the GameBoy Cover scares me to Hell....=o)

I didnt know just one bad Cover.. maybe i play/buy good games ? =o)

elheridelchacon98
24-02-2009, 23:07
2 NES Classics
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286

Gavvie
24-02-2009, 23:09
Heh, the famous Metal Gear cover that ripped off a publicity photo for The Terminator. Ace.

elheridelchacon98
24-02-2009, 23:37
Heh, the famous Metal Gear cover that ripped off a publicity photo for The Terminator. Ace.

Michael Biehn the original Solid Snake.
Arnold & Sly in Contra.

The 80's were cool!

BuckarooBanzai707
25-02-2009, 00:47
The Best

http://i40.tinypic.com/1ic4ew.jpg

Gecko.Guy
25-02-2009, 01:03
Heres the best cover of all time.:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn63/Roxas67_01/puyo2.jpg

sonicfanRICH
25-02-2009, 06:59
2 NES Classics
285

I actually have a book with that same cover:

sonicfanRICH
25-03-2009, 11:23
Here's some classic awesome pc covers:

Dr Shaneman
25-03-2009, 12:11
Aliens Ate My Babysitter? O.O

Gavvie
25-03-2009, 21:25
That helmet looks far too big for his head. Either that or he's got a horrifically small face.

One or the other.

elheridelchacon98
25-03-2009, 23:56
Hope ya'll enjoy this one.
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elheridelchacon98
12-04-2009, 20:28
Metroid japanese cover
http://i43.tinypic.com/20zo8l3.jpg

Metroid asian/european cover
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Dr Shaneman
12-04-2009, 21:18
Why is it all retro covers look like VHS covers?

BluePuyo
12-04-2009, 21:22
Here's some classic awesome pc covers:

Thatīs cool! The Jazz games are awesome.

Gavvie
12-04-2009, 21:32
Why is it all retro covers look like VHS covers?

Cos they were cool back in the 80s, and everybody had to jump on the bandwagon. That's why games are in DVD cases nowadays :p

Dr Shaneman
12-04-2009, 21:35
I mean the art looks like movie screens where as now it's all cartoony.

Gavvie
12-04-2009, 21:41
Again, it could be a sign of the times. That's how they were back in the retro days, and nowadays the artwork's just as important as the product itself.

elheridelchacon98
13-04-2009, 03:10
"Castlevania Dracula X" Japanese Front Cover
322

Back Cover
323

Dr Shaneman
13-04-2009, 11:28
Looks like the count let himself go there.

richarddavies
22-04-2009, 11:27
http://www.vgboxart.com/boxes/360/10753_sonic_the_hedgehog.png (http://www.vgboxart.com/viewfullbox.php?boxid=10753&boxloc=%2Fboxes%2F360%2F10753_sonic_the_hedgehog-orig.png)

Saw this and it pretty much sums up the game for me. See how the covers all gltchy...like the game.

mudokon100
22-04-2009, 12:42
Worst cover I've seen recently is the sega collection for 360. They really went to town on the creativity there - it's small screenshots from every game on the disk. That's it.
And why would you pay Ģ25 for that when you can get all those games, and more, on an emulator. With controls that feel a lot more natural.

The Captain
22-04-2009, 19:08
There's a few obvious crap ones missing. :P

First off, the first arcade game I ever played, behold Metro Cross!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/26/Metro-Cross_Cover.jpg

Good game surprisingly. ;)

Dr Shaneman
22-04-2009, 20:53
Hmm, shall me or 7Force be the first to say that it looks like he's enjoying that a bit too much...

7Force
22-04-2009, 21:34
Hmm, shall me or 7Force be the first to say that it looks like he's enjoying that a bit too much...
No its ok you go ahead.:biggrin:

sonicfanRICH
23-04-2009, 07:56
http://www.vgboxart.com/boxes/360/10753_sonic_the_hedgehog.png (http://www.vgboxart.com/viewfullbox.php?boxid=10753&boxloc=%2Fboxes%2F360%2F10753_sonic_the_hedgehog-orig.png)

Saw this and it pretty much sums up the game for me. See how the covers all gltchy...like the game.

LOL.

There's a few obvious crap ones missing. :P

First off, the first arcade game I ever played, behold Metro Cross!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/26/Metro-Cross_Cover.jpg

Good game surprisingly. ;)

Looks like skateboarding for retards.

Gavvie
24-04-2009, 18:52
it's small screenshots from every game on the disk.

That's not what makes it one of the worst covers of recent memory. This is (http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/4/954264_117250_back.jpg).

10 points to the first person who spots it.

Mena
24-04-2009, 19:39
I know, I know! One of the games are labelled wrong :biggrin:

Reknoc
24-04-2009, 19:56
Ah I see it, Sonic Spinball is classed as a great title. :D

(I do actually see what's wrong with the back cover).

Gavvie
24-04-2009, 20:03
Lol @ Mena, of course you'd know, I told you about it. As for Reknoc..yeah, you're kinda right as well.

Anywho, anybody else want to hazard a guess as to the obvious mistake that SEGA should've spotted, but didn't?

Mena
24-04-2009, 22:10
Lol @ Mena, of course you'd know, I told you about it.

I think it's quite impressive that I retained that information. Do I get 10 points? ^_^

sonicfanRICH
25-04-2009, 06:49
Ah, looks like they mislabeled the Sonic 3 screenshot.

knuxtaben
25-04-2009, 07:12
Yes, Sonic 3 is sonic 2! I saw that on the back cover a few weeks ago in a store, that made me laugh

Dr Shaneman
25-04-2009, 18:49
That's not what makes it one of the worst covers of recent memory. This is (http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/4/954264_117250_back.jpg).

10 points to the first person who spots it.
How bad can you get? >_<

elheridelchacon98
26-04-2009, 18:02
Battle Mania (Japanese Cover)
http://i43.tinypic.com/2i7o31e.jpg

Trouble Shooter (U.S. Cover)
http://i41.tinypic.com/szag3n.jpg

elheridelchacon98
12-07-2009, 22:37
2 awesome game covers

Pulseman
348

Ultraman
349

sonicfanRICH
13-07-2009, 04:35
Pulseman intrigues me.

elheridelchacon98
13-07-2009, 17:09
Rolling Thunder for the Famicom
350

Rolling Thunder 2 for the Mega Drive
351

352

7Force
13-07-2009, 21:20
I should really play the Rolling Thunder games sometime I've heard so many good things about them.

elheridelchacon98
15-07-2009, 21:11
The Good
"Dragon Spirit"
353

354

The Bad & The Ugly
356

elheridelchacon98
19-08-2009, 04:24
Wakusei Woodstock: Funky Horror Band for the Mega CD
http://i32.tinypic.com/5yf054.jpg

elheridelchacon98
07-09-2009, 22:35
Phantasy Star
http://i30.tinypic.com/10e2exv.jpg

Phantasy Star II
Front Cover
http://i30.tinypic.com/2ba9af.jpg
Back Cover
http://i26.tinypic.com/i74lys.jpg

Phantasy Star III
http://i28.tinypic.com/141ty89.jpg

Phantasy Star IV
Front Cover
http://i26.tinypic.com/5c0gag.jpg
Back Cover
http://i25.tinypic.com/v4xoc3.jpg

ildfisk
08-09-2009, 03:54
Must say that I like the European cover to Street Fighter 3: Third Strike very much

elheridelchacon98
29-09-2009, 23:34
Aleste for the MSX2
http://i34.tinypic.com/33nw7wl.jpg

Aleste II for the MSX2
http://i33.tinypic.com/2lu77s9.jpg

elheridelchacon98
26-11-2009, 23:33
My 1st Game Boy game and also one my favorites
385
I got to play Super Mario Land the other day and I still got the skills to beat it. I love this game!

Adam Novagen
28-11-2009, 05:00
Phantasy Star
http://i30.tinypic.com/10e2exv.jpg

Phantasy Star II
Front Cover
http://i30.tinypic.com/2ba9af.jpg
Back Cover
http://i26.tinypic.com/i74lys.jpg

Phantasy Star III
http://i28.tinypic.com/141ty89.jpg

Phantasy Star IV
Front Cover
http://i26.tinypic.com/5c0gag.jpg
Back Cover
http://i25.tinypic.com/v4xoc3.jpg

What the FOOK is up with these covers... They're AWFUL

Speaking as someone who's got PS I, III and IV, I can safely say those are the WORST-looking PS covers I've ever seen... Oh dear GOD, my eyes... :wacko:

Reknoc
28-11-2009, 10:16
I'm really fond of Front Mission 1st's Japanese cover:

http://i48.tinypic.com/331q7ly.gif

But then I really like Amano's art.

elheridelchacon98
29-11-2009, 21:39
yeah Yoshitaka Amano never disappoints

Final Fantasy III Front Cover
http://i46.tinypic.com/zj6l8j.jpg

Back Cover
http://i50.tinypic.com/2akk28w.jpg

Reknoc
29-11-2009, 21:43
yeah Yoshitaka Amano never disappoints

Final Fantasy III Front Cover
http://i46.tinypic.com/zj6l8j.jpg

Back Cover
http://i50.tinypic.com/2akk28w.jpg

I somehow had a feeling you'd like Amano aswell.

elheridelchacon98
30-11-2009, 04:39
2 more Yoshitaka Amano's covers

Front Mission Gun Hazard
http://i47.tinypic.com/dvn3p4.jpg

El Dorado Gate Vol. 1
http://i49.tinypic.com/zveh75.jpg

Schezo
30-11-2009, 13:50
"Hey, Amano! We're doing a new FF here. You think you can send us some character designs that we can completely ignore when we do the in game graphics?"

I really like Amano's style but it's been pissing me off for some time how the characters in his games looks nothing like the artwork. I know the style is hard to replicate in both pixel art and 3D but most of the time, I think they didn't even try.

Well, at least the covers look cool...

Reknoc
30-11-2009, 14:42
"Hey, Amano! We're doing a new FF here. You think you can send us some character designs that we can completely ignore when we do the in game graphics?"

I really like Amano's style but it's been pissing me off for some time how the characters in his games looks nothing like the artwork. I know the style is hard to replicate in both pixel art and 3D but most of the time, I think they didn't even try.

Well, at least the covers look cool...

Amano is a fantastic artist but abit of a rubbish character designer for games. Especially considering he started during the 8bit gen.

"So, hm, it's gonna be abit hard to put all these like, dangly things on and this wispy hair..."
"bugger it just give him red hair and red armor"

Though I would love a game that perfectly emulates his art. *waits for him to design characters for Vanillaware*

Adam Novagen
30-11-2009, 16:50
2 more Yoshitaka Amano's covers

Front Mission Gun Hazard
http://i47.tinypic.com/dvn3p4.jpg

El Dorado Gate Vol. 1
http://i49.tinypic.com/zveh75.jpg

Hey, is it just me, or does that black guy on the Gun Hazard cover - first in from the right - look like Cristopher Judge? :ohmy:

elheridelchacon98
07-12-2009, 08:35
http://i49.tinypic.com/1e80nm.jpg

Countsmegula
20-01-2010, 17:13
The worst cover art in my opinion would have to be Strider, or Mega Man.

Rayne
20-01-2010, 21:28
The worst cover art in my opinion would have to be Strider, or Mega Man.

Agreed, Strider's cover is one of the worst I've ever seen.

Shadow Dancer is also pretty crappy:

http://www.vgmuseum.com/scans/scans2/shadowdancer.jpg

Reknoc
20-01-2010, 21:43
The worst cover art in my opinion would have to be Strider, or Mega Man.

The Megaman cover doesn't really count. It's so bad it's iconic and Capcom seem to love it, judging by their fake covers for Megaman 9, 10 and Dark Void Zero.

Killer French Bread
20-01-2010, 22:57
I'm still yet to see anything that beats Cheggers party quiz.

Strider is too cool to be bad. I'd love to have a poster of that picture, and I haven't had a game poster on display since I ironically had a Buck Bumble one on my wall about 12 years ago.

elheridelchacon98
21-01-2010, 05:24
Mega Man 10 cover
http://i45.tinypic.com/28v3vc9.png
kinda looks like Tron

Sherlock
21-01-2010, 08:20
Y'know, I kinda like that they are making those cheesy covers for the new games again.

Reknoc
21-01-2010, 08:41
Dark Void Zero's is cool (http://www.videogamesblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/dark-void-zero-box-artwork.jpg) They even made up some story about it being a lost game and they found it in their archieves.

Edit: Holy shit that Dragon is firing lasers out of it's nostrils. I never noticed that before.

Adam Novagen
21-01-2010, 16:17
Y'know, I kinda like that they are making those cheesy covers for the new games again.

True that, there's a very classic feel about those kitchy artz. All the best B-movie posters of the 60's and 70's looked like that, 'specially the Sci-Fis. :biggrin:

elheridelchacon98
02-02-2010, 05:57
"Bare Knuckle"
http://i48.tinypic.com/se9hsk.jpg

Now these two are ... you judge by yourselfs
"Altered Beast" for the Famicom
http://i45.tinypic.com/nno6c4.jpg

"Double Dragon III" for the Amiga
who the hell is that suppose to be Billy or Jimmy
http://i49.tinypic.com/2e3qqaf.jpg