Which box art looks the best? - #42 (Kirby Super Star)

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Which box art looks the best in "Kirby Super Star"?

NTSC-U
2
18%
NTSC-J
9
82%
 
Total votes: 11

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Re: Which box art looks the best? - #38 (Dark Souls II)

Post by The Jonster »

DaveRattlehead wrote: Tue Apr 29, 2025 8:23 pm You're judging the box art, not the game, so you can participate for sure! :P
Well in that case, I'll go with the non-PAL version too.
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Re: Which box art looks the best? - #38 (Dark Souls II)

Post by Master »

Considering that the purpose of box-art back in the day was to attract the attention of uninformed potential players, I'd argue you might be in a better (or at the very least, a more unique) position to judge, as you've got no set idea on what the games are about.
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Re: Which box art looks the best? - #38 (Dark Souls II)

Post by DaveRattlehead »

I'd say the Japanese versions of these games are much, much better than the PAL/NTSC-U versions.
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Re: Which box art looks the best? - #38 (Dark Souls II)

Post by DaveRattlehead »

It's definitely easier to vote here, specially when it isn't required to play/like these games :P

Anyway, any ideas for the next one?
These game series are a great example for this poll, since most of those games have different box arts, but I'd prefer going with another game this time...
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Re: Which box art looks the best? - #38 (Dark Souls II)

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How about… Rayman Gold? :bad:
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Re: Which box art looks the best? - #38 (Dark Souls II)

Post by EdgyRabbid »

Uh maybe Crash Bash?
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Re: Which box art looks the best? - #38 (Dark Souls II)

Post by DaveRattlehead »

EdgeRabbit wrote: Mon May 12, 2025 8:10 pm Uh maybe Crash Bash?
Nice, just give me some time to prepare the poll :)
Greengoop wrote: Mon May 12, 2025 8:08 pm How about… Rayman Gold? :bad:
No please :lol:
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Re: Which box art looks the best? - #38 (Dark Souls II)

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Greengoop wrote: Mon May 12, 2025 8:08 pm How about… Rayman Gold? :bad:
Great, that will be 5000 Tings!
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Re: Which box art looks the best? - #38 (Dark Souls II)

Post by EdgyRabbid »

Now this is why i listen VERY carefully! My tings wont be reduced!

But yeah, exited for the next round of this!
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Re: Which box art looks the best? - #38 (Dark Souls II)

Post by Magelin »

Has Ace Attorney : Phoenix Wright (DS) been on this topic before? If not, i’m suggesting it :oops2:
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Re: Which box art looks the best? - #39 (Crash Bash)

Post by DaveRattlehead »

Let's take Edge's suggestion and move to the next one :D

Our next game is Crash Bash, and you'll have to vote between PAL (I think it's the same for NTSC-U?) and NTSC-J.
crash bash PAL.jpg
crash bash NTSC-J.jpg

And of course, the results from the previous one. Clear victory this time ;)
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Re: Which box art looks the best? - #39 (Crash Bash)

Post by Elite Piranha »

I think the PAL version looks more intense and shows better the competition aspect of the game. The NTSC-U version looks like something aimed at a younger audience (also Crash's head is bigger for some reason).
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Re: Which box art looks the best? - #39 (Crash Bash)

Post by Greengoop »

NTSC-J! It has a 3D model which reminds me of… nevermind. :lol:

In all honesty, I go for NTSC-J because I like the writing and all the neat 3D models packed together.
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Re: Which box art looks the best? - #39 (Crash Bash)

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Not sure why but I prefer the Japenese version of this game! Maybe it's because the PAL version isn't that good? :lol:
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Re: Which box art looks the best? - #39 (Crash Bash)

Post by RayGamer99 »

I’d say the PAL version, Crash on a pogo stick bouncing away from a big spiky ball is just so on brand. :lol:
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Re: Which box art looks the best? - #39 (Crash Bash)

Post by Rsandee »

PAL, because the NTSC-J version looks more like art that belongs on a soda can to me.
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Re: Which box art looks the best? - #39 (Crash Bash)

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Rsandee wrote: Thu Jul 31, 2025 8:19 pm PAL, because the NTSC-J version looks more like art that belongs on a soda can to me.
That is one creative insult if I’m one to say! :P :lol:
DaveRattlehead wrote: Thu Jul 31, 2025 7:20 pm Not sure why but I prefer the Japenese version of this game! Maybe it's because the PAL version isn't that good? :lol:
Wait, there’s significant differences in the gameplay itself?
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Re: Which box art looks the best? - #39 (Crash Bash)

Post by DaveRattlehead »

No, there aren't differences. When I said the PAL version isn't good enough, I mean the box art :lol:

Any ideas for the next one? And no, don't try with Rayman Gold ffs :lol:
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Re: Which box art looks the best? - #39 (Crash Bash)

Post by Master »

Showing a bias, but it's one of the more starker differences when it comes to boxart and I suspect not many folks here are too familiar with the game itself so it'd be interesting to hear an outside perspective.

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Re: Which box art looks the best? - #39 (Crash Bash)

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Greengoop wrote: Thu Jul 31, 2025 8:35 pm Wait, there’s significant differences in the gameplay itself?
yes actually. the first black label PAL version has cheats to unlock every mini game, but not any other versions. Including the green label. Im not sure why they patched the cheats, as you can find a almost complete version of the game on a GameCube Spyro game.

Also I'm okay with Masters option!
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