Video game boxes that adorn Japanese store shelves are simply gorgeous, typically sewn together with intricate concept art or bold and colourful characters. The Nintendo 64 era was certainly no exception with most brimming with sublime and inviting designs that are a treat to see even fifteen years on.
Instead of sitting horizontally like games did in North America and Europe, Nintendo opted for a vertical approach on its home turf, which resulted in a very different picture for games released worldwide. Western variations can, occasionally, end up a touch bland by comparison, and fans often cry out for the Eastern originals; so just what makes Japanese box-art so appealing?
Here is Cubed3’s selection of Japanese Nintendo 64 boxes that readers may or may not have seen before [ Click to Enlarge ]:
What are your favourites from Cubed3’s selection of Japanese Nintendo 64 box art? Are there others readers find particularly interesting? Do share in our comments section below!
