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    Dark Souls

    Game » consists of 14 releases. Released Sep 22, 2011

    A quasi-sequel to From Software's action-RPG Demon's Souls, set in a new universe while retaining most of the basic gameplay and the high level of challenge. It features a less-linear world, a new checkpoint system in the form of bonfires, and the unique Humanity system.

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

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    #1  Edited By kingzetta
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    #2  Edited By kingzetta

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

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    #3  Edited By BulletproofMonk

    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.

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    #4  Edited By TheSeductiveMoose




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    #5  Edited By kingzetta
    @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
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    #6  Edited By BulletproofMonk
    @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.
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    #7  Edited By kingzetta
    @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
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    #8  Edited By Solh0und

    I personally like the first two.

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    #9  Edited By Klaimore

    The third one is the best one.

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    #10  Edited By WinterSnowblind

    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.

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    #11  Edited By stubbleman

    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!

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    #12  Edited By Rolyatkcinmai

    I really like the first one and third one.

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    #13  Edited By mrangryface

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

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    #14  Edited By jacksukeru

    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.

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    First one is the best, you guys are blind.

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    #16  Edited By ProfessorEss

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

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    #17  Edited By The_Nubster

    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. 

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    #18  Edited By Marz

    last one

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    #19  Edited By FritzDude

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

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    #20  Edited By tebbit

    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).

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    #21  Edited By Bocam

    @FritzDude said:

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

    Can not UNSEE

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    #22  Edited By FluxWaveZ
    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  Edited By Timing

    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

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    #24  Edited By hatking

    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.

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    #25  Edited By iDarktread




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    #26  Edited By coakroach

    3rd

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    #27  Edited By TheGreatGuero

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

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    #28  Edited By Aronman789
    @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?
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    #29  Edited By TehFlan

    I like the top one.

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    I like the first one the most.

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    #31  Edited By MordeaniisChaos

    @Rolyatkcinmai said:

    I really like the first one and third one.

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    #32  Edited By xyzygy

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

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    #33  Edited By ervonymous

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

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    #34  Edited By CaptainCody

    The first one is looking at the second one because it likes it better.
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    #35  Edited By Slaker117

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

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    #36  Edited By MeierTheRed
     Regular EU Edition
     Regular EU Edition
     Limited Edition EU Front Art
     Limited Edition EU Front Art
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    #37  Edited By BeachThunder

    1
    4
    3
    2

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    #38  Edited By jacksukeru

    @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!

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    #39  Edited By DAFTPUNK

    3rd

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    #40  Edited By PeasantAbuse

    The first is the only decent one, but even then it's not that special.
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    #41  Edited By chrissedoff

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

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    #42  Edited By MeierTheRed
    @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?

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    #43  Edited By SuperWristBands

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

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    #44  Edited By FluxWaveZ
    @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?

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    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  Edited By jacksukeru

    @pornstorestiffi: Looked it up myself, but thanks!

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    #46  Edited By toowalrus

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

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    #47  Edited By Emmzyne

    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.

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    #48  Edited By GodsMistakeXx

    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. 

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    #49  Edited By LiquidPrince

    The first looks the best.

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    #50  Edited By Vexxan

    Both 360 covers are superior.

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