Set 100 years after the events of The Wind Waker and Phantom Hourglass, Spirit Tracks introduces a new Hyrule where technology has advanced to the steam age, and an evil force, long-sealed in a tower, has been freed.
This is ridiculous Nintendo. Why the hell would you give us that lame cover on top instead of the nice one on the bottom? Maybe I should import from Europe :P Not that I'm planning on buying the game anyway, but why do american covers always have to be angry/ (see every kirby boxart ever)
Oh man, I started a topic on something like this, the uncharted 2 cover with the new sony PS3 border. Hope people dont rush in here and say, who the fuck cares.
I prefer the top one, looks more epic. I wonder why they do two covers anyway. I know they come up with different ones during the games development but why release two different ones?
" If I recall correctly, we got the preferred Phantom Hourglass cover as well. "
*looks it up* Apparantly you're right. Why does Nintendo think that America hates good box art? "
Yeah I double checked my box, it's in line with the vibrancy of the EU Sprit Tracks cover above, which I like. There's probably a good reason for differentiating box art in different regions that I'm not aware of, but I honestly don't see the point.
" americans like their heros front and center in an action/heroic like pose at least thats what marketing departments think "
I actually know from experience that the NOA marketing department is full of douchebags "
Really? do they purposely screw with boxart to make it less appealing to fans and potential buyers? Are they douchebags or idiots? there's a slight difference "
I don't know about their marketing tactics so much, but I know that they are douchebags when you talk to them. They are just jerks, though maybe that's just to product testers
" Oooh, that's really nice. Reminds me of Ghibli. I guess it's the bright colours. Why are you not getting Spirit Tracks anyway? "
I liked Phantom Hourglass, but not enough to buy a game that is essentially the same. I've got other games I want far more. "
That's true. I really haven't seen much of this game, but I quite enjoyed Phantom Hourglass and I trust them to make this a product of similar quality. It might be somehting that i'll end up getting next year for a bit cheaper. I managed to get Phantom Hourglass for a good price on launch day, so if it's at a similar price this could be an impulse buy.
The primary demographic for this game is probably 10 year old boys. Fighting with swords > Trains to 10 year old boys. I kind of like the top one actually.
"What is the point of two covers? Seems like a waste of time and money. "
different audiences. Americans like action and their heroes to be strong and brave so the cover shows link with is sword out ready to fight. the European cover is more of an adventurous, showing link on a train at high speed heading to his next adventure.
I don't think the American one is bad, its just Europe one seems to better showcase the game. Focusing on the train instead of just link standing there with a sword.
Urg... Grey... I know we got a trend of developing games that are monotone happening a lot in the US, but that cover is just terrible.
The European version is vibrant and cheerful. Fitting of the game title 'Spirit Tracks' as well.
Well, as long as Nintendo doesn't decide to change the color palettes in-game to grey/brown for the US version... Or make Link hopped up on steroids and enjoy curb stomping his opposition... I think I'm okay with that.
Yeah, I prefer the European one. It's brighter and seems to carry more of a sense of light adventure which is really what the Wind Waker/Phantom Hourglass/Spirit Tracks side of the franchise is about.
Typically, the N. American version depicts a more dark, bellicose attitude. Whilst the Europian version is more charming and civil. The marketing department at Nintendo really understand their business.
Compare American with Eu/Jap covers. Count the number of times the reason for changing the cover is "We have to have a dude holding a weapon on there!". You'll be surprised.
The European one likely has too many bright colors for most Americans to withstand. American gamers are known to have a preference to games with gray, lifeless settings that are uninspired and bland. This is really the perfect pick when you think about it.
" Oooh, that's really nice. Reminds me of Ghibli. I guess it's the bright colours. Why are you not getting Spirit Tracks anyway? "
I liked Phantom Hourglass, but not enough to buy a game that is essentially the same. I've got other games I want far more. "
Helloooo, it's a Zelda game for crying out loud :P "
There are three types of Zelda games. Normal 2D top down like LTTP, 3D like Ocarina of Time, and 2.5D like the DS games. The first option hasn't changed since its inception, the second one changes enough each time that its still fun, and the jury is still out on the DS games but they are nearly identical (albeit with less "I'm on a boat")
" i like the american one, its not that bad. The european one looks more childish to me. "
This^ "
So making some original art for the cover is childish? Seriously, you think it's less childish to take the same character in the same style, put him in front of a gray background and give him a frown, and it's less childish? *headache ensues*
The European one is better. I was going to buy Ico sooner or later but its a shame I'll have to get the American one. The Japanese/European box art is literally a work of art.
" Compare American with Eu/Jap covers. Count the number of times the reason for changing the cover is "We have to have a dude holding a weapon on there!". You'll be surprised.
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Yeah I agree that the American ones are more "actiony." I guess the marketing people think it appeals to us but hell that FF7 American cover is so badass. I'm not even a ff7 fanboy it just looks very symbolic of Cloud taking on something much bigger than him.
" @AgentJ: It reminds me of The Little Engine That Could. It just looks babyish "
This is what is wrong with the video game community these days. No wonder no one will give games on the wii the time of day. I suppose it'd be even better if Link was bald and wielding a submachine gun.
" @AgentJ: It reminds me of The Little Engine That Could. It just looks babyish "
This is what is wrong with the video game community these days. No wonder no one will give games on the wii the time of day. I suppose it'd be even better if Link was bald and wielding a submachine gun. "
" @AgentJ: It reminds me of The Little Engine That Could. It just looks babyish "
This is what is wrong with the video game community these days. No wonder no one will give games on the wii the time of day. I suppose it'd be even better if Link was bald and wielding a submachine gun. "
It certainly would be badass. "
I was actually hoping you would fight me on that...
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