[General Discussion] Game cover/packaging/artwork thread

Although I absolutely love Ikaruga as a game, I don't really like the cover of the PAL version. The layout of the Japanese version is nearly the same, but much more stylish than the PAL one, which is definitely too colourful. On the other hand there is the US version, which looks completely different from the PAL and Japanese version, but also has an additional charm.

That's a picture of the US version:




That's the Japanese version:




And compared to that one, that's the PAL version:



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Originally Posted by Zero

I really like the art style on those Castlevania box art. They are my favorites!

Yeah, especially the artworks look breathtaking. However, the US cover of Castlevania: Symphony of Night is nothing compared to the Japanese one.

Just compare



with



and



Somewhat ridiculous. There seems to be a great fear of using artworks and stuff like that in western regions.

There's nowhere I can't reach.