Broken Sword 4 Box Art - Page 2

CrimsonBlue · 07-16-2006, 04:57 AM

While the box design isn't very good in itself, does anybody else really loathe the new "cool" Broken Sword font?

RLacey · 07-16-2006, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonBlue

While the box design isn't very good in itself, does anybody else really loathe the new "cool" Broken Sword font?

I don't mind it. They used it on the European box for The Sleeping Dragon, though, so it's hardly new.

Not quite the final European box art

I actually find the Angel of Death box far more interesting than BS3's.

Hammerite · 07-16-2006, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by RLacey

I don't mind it. They used it on the European box for The Sleeping Dragon, though, so it's hardly new.

Not quite the final European box art

I actually find the Angel of Death box far more interesting than BS3's.

i dont know, i like the hand-drawn effect of that one.

beatchef · 07-16-2006, 05:44 AM

See, same box formula! Not that anyone listens to me

RLacey · 07-16-2006, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by beatchef

See, same box formula! Not that anyone listens to me

Well, I could argue that keeping the same box formula makes sense given that it's the same series of games.

Of course, that ignores the fact that it's a fairly generic style...

CrimsonBlue · 07-16-2006, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RLacey

I don't mind it. They used it on the European box for The Sleeping Dragon, though, so it's hardly new.

Well, I know that, but I meant new as in "not BS1 and 2".

Dasilva · 07-16-2006, 08:58 AM

Looks average, could use some more originality.

Tidus · 07-16-2006, 09:04 AM

Now this is what I call a GOOD BS3 cover - too bad the EU version is crappy:

The BS4:AOD cover must be somewhat similar to this format, not like that crappy BS3 EU version!!

Dasilva · 07-16-2006, 09:10 AM

Is that the US version?

AFGNCAAP · 07-16-2006, 09:15 AM

I love the signature. I like the colour yellow; it's an original choice. And Nico looks like she'll be actually pretty for the first time in the series.

Otherwise, it's pretty "meh", but an improvement on all the BS3 covers which implied the game was a weak Tomb Raider clone.

RLacey · 07-16-2006, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Tidus

Now this is what I call a GOOD BS3 cover

Now, you see, that just makes it look like some kind of action game to me...

Dasilva · 07-16-2006, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RLacey

Now, you see, that just makes it look like some kind of action game to me...

Thats the idea so the action junkies buy it and go WTF? Now THATS good marketting.

Hammerite · 07-16-2006, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Tidus

Now this is what I call a GOOD BS3 cover - too bad the EU version is crappy:

The BS4:AOD cover must be somewhat similar to this format, not like that crappy BS3 EU version!!

NO WAY! i hate that.

wicked · 07-16-2006, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Tidus

Now this is what I call a GOOD BS3 cover - too bad the EU version is crappy:

The BS4:AOD cover must be somewhat similar to this format, not like that crappy BS3 EU version!!

Hmm.. i like it. But Lacey is right, it makes the game look like it belongs to "acton" genre. I liked the covers of the first two games, but BS3's Eu cover simply sucks.
Oh, and i don't like the BS4 box either. Hope i like the game.

Kolzig · 07-16-2006, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dasilva

Is that the US version?

It's the later version of the US box.

RLacey · 07-16-2006, 12:16 PM

Now if you want bad cover art, check out the earlier version of the US box...

Robodoc · 07-16-2006, 12:50 PM

I prefer the EU cover art. I think it looks more sophisticated than the US one, which to me looks gaudy and tacky.

The marching George and Nico reminds me of some Nazi or Fascist propaganda poster I remember seeing, about ‘marching towards the countries future’ or something like that…

Flyboy · 07-16-2006, 01:24 PM

I once bought a game called "Circle of Blood" which came in a pretty uninspired box with a "stain glass" gargoyle on it. It turned out to be a pretty amazing game (never liked Nico's accent though, but then I was playing it with a French guy leaning over my shoulder, complaining every time she opened her mouth).

VoodooFX · 07-16-2006, 10:13 PM

I really don't know what all this fuss around box art is. I like good box art as much as any of you, but I must admit, even some big budged games have pretty uninspired art, much worse than this one.

Besides, box art for Broken Sword 2 : Smoking Mirror was ugly as hell. It seems it never was stronger part of the series.

KriD · 07-17-2006, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by VoodooFX

Besides, box art for Broken Sword 2 : Smoking Mirror was ugly as hell. It seems it never was stronger part of the series.

Yeah, I agree.

(European versions)

I honestly don`t think these are any better than 3 and 4. But hey, they are great games, nonetheless.

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Dasilva Hitch-Hiker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mediterranean Sea Posts: 4,364	Looks average, could use some more originality. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Regards, DaSilva "If you don't get out of the box you've been raised in, you won't understand how much bigger the world is." - Angelina Jolie _ <Susan falls through the floor and gets stuck> <Paco looks at her blankly> "Whats wrong with you?! Lassy would of had a firetruck here by now!" - Susan Mayer, Desperate Housewives

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Tidus Hardcore Adventurer Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 94	Now this is what I call a GOOD BS3 cover - too bad the EU version is crappy: The BS4:AOD cover must be somewhat similar to this format, not like that crappy BS3 EU version!! Share Share this post on Twitter

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Dasilva Hitch-Hiker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mediterranean Sea Posts: 4,364	Is that the US version? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Regards, DaSilva "If you don't get out of the box you've been raised in, you won't understand how much bigger the world is." - Angelina Jolie _ <Susan falls through the floor and gets stuck> <Paco looks at her blankly> "Whats wrong with you?! Lassy would of had a firetruck here by now!" - Susan Mayer, Desperate Housewives

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AFGNCAAP Dungeon Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Poland Posts: 4,152	I love the signature. I like the colour yellow; it's an original choice. And Nico looks like she'll be actually pretty for the first time in the series. Otherwise, it's pretty "meh", but an improvement on all the BS3 covers which implied the game was a weak Tomb Raider clone. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ What's happening? Wh... Where am I?

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Robodoc Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 17	I prefer the EU cover art. I think it looks more sophisticated than the US one, which to me looks gaudy and tacky. The marching George and Nico reminds me of some Nazi or Fascist propaganda poster I remember seeing, about ‘marching towards the countries future’ or something like that… Share Share this post on Twitter

07-16-2006, 01:24 PM	#38
Flyboy Live Slow Die Old Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mount Real Posts: 563	I once bought a game called "Circle of Blood" which came in a pretty uninspired box with a "stain glass" gargoyle on it. It turned out to be a pretty amazing game (never liked Nico's accent though, but then I was playing it with a French guy leaning over my shoulder, complaining every time she opened her mouth). Share Share this post on Twitter

07-16-2006, 10:13 PM	#39
VoodooFX Grumpy & bitter man Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Slovenia Posts: 1,171	I really don't know what all this fuss around box art is. I like good box art as much as any of you, but I must admit, even some big budged games have pretty uninspired art, much worse than this one. Besides, box art for Broken Sword 2 : Smoking Mirror was ugly as hell. It seems it never was stronger part of the series. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ We may have days, we may have hours, but sooner or later we all push up flowers.

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