Why is the game art so simple?

[Napalmbrain]

It's not really an issue for me, but I agree Nintendo's box art is usually rather dull. I presume Nintendo apply their "substance over style" philosophy to their box art as well as the in-game graphics. It probably comes down to the publishers though- they use different artists who follow their own styles, so some covers will look better than others. For an example of good artwork, I think the European cover for Resident Evil 4 looks superb:

 

[surfinrach90]

Personally, I loved this =]

 

[Marc]

Manga stlye covers would be

 

[Shiftfallout]

I compiled a list of images to give an idea of what the MAJORITY of box art looks like. There is a common theme, a consistancy that appears over and over. It merely enforces the idea of the kiddie image nintendo has, even if the games themselves might not be kiddie.

Basically there is a lack of variety.

 

[Marc]

I quite like some of those, typically Japanese.

 

[Brady280]

I like some of the boxart like strikers I think looks really good. Oh and I wonder what that shin chan game is like.

 

[Shiftfallout]

i agree, i think they did a great job on the mario strikers art. Its wierd though, it has an urban streets style to it with gang style font.

 

[Wiily Good]

The actual Strikers discs are the same as the box art but they're only in red and white.

 

[krayon]

i think its to attract the younger generation as bold simple colours always stick out thats why the games attract me as i enjoy bold colours they always catch my eye.

 

[bsilver]

To everyone:
I was talking about the art on the game itself. Not the box. I think the box art used on all wii games are amazing.

 

[vagrant]

i agree, i think they did a great job on the mario strikers art. Its wierd though, it has an urban streets style to it with gang style font.

What gang would that be? The lollipop gang?