Favourite box art

[glitch388]

So, what is it for you. and explain why.

For me, it is ODST, because having the Rookie just looking up into the sky just looks incredibly.... well, awesome. It is as if he was thinking about how he ended up in a covenant occupied New Mombasa.

 

[Hazy]

It embodies the isolated feeling of the game perfectly. The simplistic, yet haunting art design is an absolutely perfect fit.

Woah. Ico. The blend of colors and absolutely stunning use of shadows ensures that all eyes are on Ico - and for a good reason. The faded colors give it a lonely, almost surreal look, when coupled with the abstract architecture, it culminates into something one of a kind.

Both covers try to instill a feeling of unfamiliarity within the onlooker, but they go about it different ways. Resident Evil chooses to establish an already familiar setting, in this case - a forest, and promptly drains it of all life, turning it into something haunting.
It's akin to a spooky hallway:

Spoiler

Relax, and feel free to lean in close. It's a .JPG, so nothing's going to jump at you. >_<

It's just that - a hallway. A familiar, entirely realistic place. We've all been in one. However, with the utilization of a camera angle that covers much more area than we deem comfortable and a dilapidated building lacking in color, it's transformed into something frightening. You probably don't want to be there. I don't blame you - I don't either.
And you can't help but wonder, as you stare into that darkness at the very end, if something in the darkness is staring back at you.

Ico, on the other hand, starts off with an abstract design, but a much brighter color palette. It then chooses to add to the design, giving it robust shadows and eye-catching blends of colors, creating an area that, while not entirely familiar, is soothing and welcoming - a parallel to Resident Evil 4's dying woods.

 

[Aerodynamic]

I am quite fond of these two.

 

[Marter]

<spoiler=Valkyria Chronicles><image height=500>http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/5/942165_99991_front.jpg

The entire game is beautiful, and the artwork is no different.

 

[Hazy]

I ran into that cover art at my local Gamestop once, but alas it was out of my price range.

Would have loved to snag one of those. :S

 

[Dagnius]

I liked Red Faction's Box art. Simplicity.

 

[Funkbucket]

Final Fantasy XIII
With Lighting on the cover,

And the Metro 2033 cover,
Man in the Gas Mask,

 

[Gigaguy64]

To me its a cover that gets you interested in the game and lets you know what to expect without giving it all away.
Guilty Gear XX A Core + [http://www.abcgamesps2.net/loja/images/ggxxacp_wii_boxart_web_nbd.jpg]
And sometimes its all about looking awesome
Metroid Prime Trilogy [http://www.mywii.com.au/img/news/Metroid-Prime-Trilogy-Collections-Edition-Revealed--3.jpg]

 

[Hazy]

And sometimes its all about looking awesome
Metroid Prime Trilogy [http://www.mywii.com.au/img/news/Metroid-Prime-Trilogy-Collections-Edition-Revealed--3.jpg]

Completely agreed - I loved the sleek design on the Metroid Trilogy's case.

 

[DividedUnity]

The special edition european box art for heavy rain.

Not only did it look awesome but it also had a rain texture on it.

 

[Gerrawn]

I love this one.

Spoiler

 

[Gigaguy64]

And sometimes its all about looking awesome
Metroid Prime Trilogy [http://www.mywii.com.au/img/news/Metroid-Prime-Trilogy-Collections-Edition-Revealed--3.jpg]

Completely agreed - I loved the sleek design on the Metroid Trilogy's case.

Oh yea.

The way the positioned Samus on the cover and how her cannon is the center works really well.

And its always cool to have a Metal Game Case.

 

[MasterWhatever]

I love the ManHunt coverart as well as the MegaMan(1-7, 9-10) and Zombies ate my Neighbors.

 

[TheComedown]

Pro Tip, Use the search bar, this has been done to death.

As for my favorite box art, Bioshocks cover looked pretty sweet, as did Unreal Tournament 3 Special edition.

 

[Erja_Perttu]

Shadow of The Colossus has gorgeous box art. I like the simplicity of the pre-XIII final Fantasy box art as well.

 

[TheSuperiorXemnas]

My Favorite is Kigndom Hearts 358/2 days. It just looks so awesome.
I also liked the Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess and Batman Arkham Asylum.

 

[GundamSentinel]

Shadow of The Colossus has gorgeous box art. I like the simplicity of the pre-XIII final Fantasy box art as well.

You mean the European ones with just the game logo on white background? Those were beautiful (the main reason why I bought the XIII Collector's Edition).

My vote goes to Ico, though. Simplicity and beautiful use of colors.

 

[tjarne]

Bioshock with the rusty cover edition.

 

[Hazy]

Bioshock with the rusty cover edition.

It's a shame the PS3 wasn't able to get a Collector's Edition like the PC and 360.

Would have loved some of those extras. >_<