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Dark Souls

Game » consists of 8 releases. First released on Oct 04, 2011

Dark Souls is the spiritual successor to the highly punishing 2009 action-RPG Demon's Souls.

Which box art is the US one and which one you like best?

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#1 Posted by kingzetta (4307 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago
#2 Posted by kingzetta (4307 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

I like the top one the best and the bottom one looks like a soulcaliber game's box art.

#3 Edited by BulletproofMonk (2664 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

I'm pretty sure that the second one is the US art. The third one's the best. 
 
E:Oh wait, the US one might actually be the first one since it has the ESRB rating on it.

#4 Posted by TheSeductiveMoose (3617 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago




4

#5 Posted by kingzetta (4307 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago
@BulletproofMonk said:
I'm pretty sure that the second one is the US art. The third one's the best.  E:Oh wait, the US one might actually be the first one since it has the ESRB rating on it.
The ESRB is on the bottom on also
#6 Posted by BulletproofMonk (2664 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago
@kingzetta said:
@BulletproofMonk said:
I'm pretty sure that the second one is the US art. The third one's the best.  E:Oh wait, the US one might actually be the first one since it has the ESRB rating on it.
The ESRB is on the bottom on also
You're totally right. Didn't even notice that.
#7 Posted by kingzetta (4307 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago
@BulletproofMonk said:
@kingzetta said:
@BulletproofMonk said:
I'm pretty sure that the second one is the US art. The third one's the best.  E:Oh wait, the US one might actually be the first one since it has the ESRB rating on it.
The ESRB is on the bottom one also
You're totally right. Didn't even notice that.
maybe ones the limited edition
#8 Posted by Solh0und (1509 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

I personally like the first two.

#9 Posted by Klaimore (933 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

The third one is the best one.

#10 Posted by WinterSnowblind (7421 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

The last one seems to be the version we're getting for both systems in the UK.  No idea why it would have NTSC and the US rating on it though. 
 
My favourite one is the first one, followed closely by the Japanese PS3 cover and then the UK one.

#11 Posted by stubbleman (159 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

I like the first one the best. Oh wait. That's the US cover? Oh god it's awful! When will publishers learn to stop ruining the amazing Japanese covers with these terrible MS paint imitations?

I'm writing my Senator. I mean, someone is getting a letter over this. I know! I'll start a facebook petition!

#12 Posted by Rolyatkcinmai (2549 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

I really like the first one and third one.

#13 Posted by mrangryface (664 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

Second one is my favorite- ugliest one is the US cover.

#14 Posted by JackSukeru (5224 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

They all look pretty good, I think I like the top one the best.

The second one is a little plain but is still cool, with a nice colour scheme.

Third one might be a bit too hardcore for me. It seems like it's trying to convey the mood of the game, and does so well, I just like my covers to "pop" a bit more.

The bright blue light in the fourth one kinda goes the other way of being to gaudy, but at least there's no orange in there.

#15 Posted by arab_prince (2046 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

First one is the best, you guys are blind.

#16 Edited by ProfessorEss (6462 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

I don't think any of them are anything to write home about.

#17 Posted by The_Nubster (1554 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

I definitely like the first one. Free of floating heads (depends on your view of what a floating head is, though), explosions and cast get-togethers, but it has a subtle sense of 'danger' to it. And it's also just really pretty. 

#18 Posted by Marz (5475 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

last one

#19 Posted by FritzDude (2206 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

First Cover: Yes
Second cover: Well...
Third cover: No. Looks like he's taking a shit
Fourth cover: Yes 

#20 Posted by Tebbit (4380 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

3 is where it's at. 2 and 4 look very dumb.

Unfortunately the ratings sort of give away what comes from where, but I probably would have guessed those anyway. Maybe not the UK one (2).

#21 Posted by Bocam (3175 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

@FritzDude said:

Third cover: No. Looks like he's taking a shit

Can not UNSEE

#22 Posted by FluxWaveZ (18024 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago
First cover: Limited Edition NA boxart 
Second cover: Europe boxart 
Third cover: Japan boxart 
Fourth cover: Standard NA boxart 
 
My favorite is the limited edition North American box art. It evokes how gruesome the game will be, much like Demon's Souls' box art. The Japan one is also cool as it represents one of the new game mechanics as well as how desolate and lonely the world the player will go through is.  The worst is probably Europe's box art because it doesn't mean shit. A simple image of an enemy bearing armor is really just boring.
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#23 Posted by Timing (490 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

See what's stupid (among other things) about the last one is he's walking away from the viewer and into the demons, right? Then why the hell would he have his shield in his right hand and his sword in his left? Anyone who's played Demon's Souls would know that doesn't make sense.

As for the first one, it's better, but that's not how reflections work. They just slapped the image from the second box art onto the helmet and called it a day, while an actual reflection on an uneven reflective surface like that one would not stay intact and perfectly vertical like that.

Second one I find a little generic and not very indicative (presumably) of the game. The Black Knight's just handing you the sword? I don't think he will.

Third one's best for me. As has been said, it illustrates the (again, presumed) feel of the game without intrusion of unnecessary elements. Though, it kind of looks like the dude's shoulder is on fire.

/over-thought opinion

#24 Posted by HatKing (4437 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

I like the first and third one the best.  Four totally looks like a generic video game cover though, so that's probably what we'll get in the US.

#25 Posted by iDarktread (1206 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago




4

#26 Posted by coakroach (2404 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

3rd

#27 Posted by TheGreatGuero (9086 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

I like the 2nd one and the 4th one.

#28 Posted by Aronman789 (2632 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago
@FritzDude said:

Third cover: No. Looks like he's taking a shit

The fuck are you talking about? He's sitting by a fire, have you never seen someone sit down?
#29 Posted by TehFlan (1944 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

I like the top one.

#30 Posted by Irvandus (2306 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

I like the first one the most.

#31 Posted by MordeaniisChaos (5730 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

@Rolyatkcinmai said:

I really like the first one and third one.

#32 Posted by xyzygy (8786 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

First one is NA CE, last one is NA regular. The other two are for other regions.

#33 Posted by ervonymous (922 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

The JP one looks soothing to me, I like it. None of them are terrible as far as box art goes.

#34 Posted by CaptainCody (1496 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

The first one is looking at the second one because it likes it better.
#35 Posted by Slaker117 (4831 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

None of them are great and none of them are bad, but I prefer the first and last ones.

#36 Posted by pornstorestiffi (4855 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago
 Regular EU Edition
 Limited Edition EU Front Art
#37 Posted by BeachThunder (9236 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

1
4
3
2

#38 Edited by JackSukeru (5224 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

@pornstorestiffi: Cool, looks like I'll be getting the limited edition then.

I know, I know, it's silly.

Still, does anyone know what the Limited Edition gets you?

Edit: Nevermind, I googled it. Seems like you get the game, an artbook, soundtrack, guidebook and a Behind-the-scenes DVD. Neato!

#39 Posted by DAFTPUNK (1213 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

3rd

#40 Posted by PeasantAbuse (4829 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

The first is the only decent one, but even then it's not that special.
#41 Posted by chrissedoff (1715 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

in north america you are not allowed to have boxart that does not feature a dude with sword or a gun

#42 Posted by pornstorestiffi (4855 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago
@RockmanBionics said:

@pornstorestiffi: Cool, looks like I'll be getting the limited edition then.

I know, I know, it's silly.

Still, does anyone know what the Limited Edition gets you?

#43 Posted by SuperWristBands (2059 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

First one. Third one is okay. Not a fan of the second or fourth.

#44 Posted by FluxWaveZ (18024 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago
@pornstorestiffi said:
@RockmanBionics said:

@pornstorestiffi: Cool, looks like I'll be getting the limited edition then.

I know, I know, it's silly.

Still, does anyone know what the Limited Edition gets you?

Minus the physical guide for the North American Limited Edition, though. We'll instead get a "more complete" guide in a downloadable format.
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#45 Posted by JackSukeru (5224 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

@pornstorestiffi: Looked it up myself, but thanks!

#46 Posted by TooWalrus (11979 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

I like the 4th box- though I've always liked that kind of electric blue.

#47 Posted by Emmzyne (22 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

Limited looks sweet, although in the UK it's cited as a 'Day 1 Edition' - meaning if you don't buy it the day it's released, you won't get your pre-order AT ALL.  
 
I like the 3rd Cover most, explains the Demon/Dark Souls franchise wonderfully.

#48 Edited by GodsMistakeXx (134 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

I like the third one, it's certainly different than many box arts, and it portrays the isolation theme that is prevalent throughout the game. 
 
EDIT: Why do the japanese get all the good box arts. I hate who designs the box art for North American releases. 

#49 Posted by LiquidPrince (14748 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

The first looks the best.

#50 Edited by Vexxan (4578 posts) - 1 year, 11 months ago

Both 360 covers are superior.

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