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Well hi there, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl!
Last week, we checked out Resident Evil: Code Veronica X for the GameCube, and would you believe it, we have a tie! Yes, both North America and Europe bagged 38% of the vote each, leaving Japan trailing with 25%. We’re not entirely surprised by the result, since both Western designs are absolute bangers in this case. Well done to both!
This week, we’re sticking with the GameCube to look at Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO, the 2002 port of the arcade original. Now, the ‘EO’ in the title supposedly means ‘Easy Operation’ in Japan and ‘Extreme Offence’ in the West, though both refer to a newly added mode that dials down the difficulty for newcomers.
Europe and Japan share the same box art this week, so we’re back to a good ol’ duel. So take a peek at the designs below, cast your vote in the poll, and submit a 5,000-word essay on the reasoning behind your choice. Detention for those who fail.
North America
Image: Capcom / Launchbox
North America opted to omit the ‘obvious’ characters like Ryu or Terry from the box art, instead giving Kyosuke Kagami and Kim Kaphwan the spotlight, flanked by two additional fighters in the background. Doesn’t Sagat look weirdly jovial too? Kinda like he’s spotted a puppy prancing along outside of view.
Europe / Japan
Image: Capcom / MobyGames
Okay, so here we’ve got Haohmaru from Samurai Showdown fame front and centre above the game’s logo. In the background, meanwhile, is Ryu representing Capcom on the left and Kyo Kusanagi representing SNK on the right. The overall style is very similar to the North American design, albeit with more stylised effects going on. It’s nice!
Which region got the best Capcom vs SNK 2 EO box art? (242 votes)
North America42%
Europe / Japan58%
Thank you for voting! We’ll see you next week for another edition of Box Art Brawl!
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