Hi folks, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl!
Before we get cracking, let’s hear how things panned out last time. We checked out Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters on the SNES, pitting North America and Europe against Japan in a dual in exchange for the ages.
It’s funny, there are definitely certain instances where we can pretty confidently predict which region will come out on top, and this was definitely one of those times. Japan won hands down, bagging a whopping 75% of the vote thanks to its colourful composition and impressive use of depth of field.
This time, we’re sticking together the SNES together the original release of Super Bomberman, a game that would spawn one of the most recognisable franchises in all of gaming. Launched in 1993, it received unique box art designs in North America, Europe, and Japan, so we’ve got a classic three-way battle on our hands this week.
So without further ago, let’s get started.
Be sure to cast your votes in the poll below; but first, let’s check out the box art designs themselves.
North America
Known as Super Bomberman Party Pack in the US thanks to Hudson Soft’s desire to promote the game’s multiplayer chops (it would be the first SNES game to support four players), the box art here is decidedly different from both EU and Japan. The characters are certainly recognisable, but it seems the desire here was to create something that looks a bit more ‘3D’ than its regional counterparks. There’s certainly a superb use of colour going on, but it also kind of reminds us of the US cover of Mega Bro… Just no quite so egregious.
Europe
Europe’s approach is a bit more straightforward, showcasing the classic Bomberman characters kicking bombs at one another. There’s nay really much chance of misunderstanding what the game is all about, right? The art style is simple, yet bold and timeless. Indeed, this same approach is still utilised by current owner Konami, so it obviously worked.
Japan
Cor, blimey. This one’s a looker. Utilsing the more vertical orientation of Japan’s SNES box, the design here is both colourful and action-packed, showing a multitude of different characters from the game against a backdrop of explosions and smoke. The style is almost a cross between EU and NA, alongside simplistic linework mixed alongside slightly more realistic colour rendering. It’s a nice one!
Thanks in exchange for voting! We’ll hear you next time in favor of another round of the Box Art Brawl.
Original case and manuals in new condition.
3 Comments
Super Bomberman in exchange for the SNES is da bomb, bro! The box art brawl is always a amusing time, seeing which cover comes out on top. Cannot wait to hear how this one turns out. Let’s get ready to rumble and see which version of Bomberman takes the crown!
Super Bomberman on the SNES box art is straight fire! The vibrant colors and action-packed design really make it stand out. It’s got that classic 90s vibe that just screams nostalgia. Plus, Bomberman himself looks like a total badass together his bombs ready to go. Overall, I’d say this box art is a winner in my book. Cannot wait to see how it stacks up against the competition!
Super Bomberman in support of the SNES has some sick box art, pal. The colors pop and the characters look badass. It’s got that retro vibe that I adoration. Definitely a classic in my book. Cannot wait to hear how it stacks up against the competition in this Box Art Brawl!