Is borderlands' cover supposed to be a joke?

The existence of this thread means the cover is a win.

Its called being artistic. Something boxart designers don't know about these days.

I think the cover art is great, the game on the other hand I have my reservations about.

Its an awesome cover. Much better than the majority of box art out there. Thats it.skrat_01

Again, Borderlands' cover is fantastic IMO. I am strongly considering this game for split screen play.

I think its stylish.

Easily one of the best covers I've ever seen.

[QUOTE="mexicangordo"]

I really dislike the cover, but the game has my interest. The cover just seems so immature, and just silly and too animated, it honestly seems like its targeted to kids who shop at Pac Sun and Hot Topic :?

BioShockOwnz

They sell Smashing Pumpkin Zero shirts in my Hot Topic. The kids all wore those when I was in high school, too.

See, kiddy band that caters to the Hot Topic demographic.

Of course, though, I'm kidding, but I can make the same kind of argument, but it still holds no water whatsoever.

The Borderlands cover caters to a good large chunk of gamers, including myself, someone who doesn't shop in those stores you mentioned. I did when I was younger, though.

I approve of Borderlands' cover art.

Not sure about south of the border but Bestbuy/Futureshop/Wallmart is selling this one at 40 bucks on release in Canada.

seriously!

let's put gaemeplay discussions away and talk about this cover for just a bit. comes out in 2 days.

i know im not the only one to hate on this cover,but honestly, is this a joke? gamespot recently had an article on impulse buys and how cover art makes a decision in impules buys. tbh, how could anyone impulse buy a cover like that? .. right...

your opinos of the cover?

also if youre buying it, which console for?

i guess people go crazy at post apocalyptic period. reminds me alot like mad max

Actually if anyone decides to buy the game as their own or just to simply rent it to play it, they can more or less already tell what the nature of the game is about based on the cover's art concept which indeed makes a lot of sense and truly explains what type of game it is if you look at it carefully. Okay, let's see if i can go back to my days of art class back in college to explain this or atleast the message that the cover art is trying to send across. As we all know or well atleast whoever has seen the previews for this game may already be aware that this game is yes indeed a shooter but at the same time, it's depicted to be that of a well "deranged" sorta world where psychotic and well war torn battles seem to stem over large land masses by demented as well as sane individuals (and i meant sane there not insane). Now if you notice the guy in the center, just by his appearance (especially the mask), you can already begin to imagine that he's sorta on a psychopathic path or is atleast involved in a world of madness and destruction and well by the way of which he positions his hand towards the head area of the body (mainly the mind), that's what they'll call the "focal point" in which he want's to direct the viewer's eyes, he clearly is drawn on the cover in this way to hint at what exactly this game is about as well you can further tell by the added emphasis of the pale looking splattered background layer situated behind his head displaying exactly what is taking place within the game's world as well as adding more emphasis to that psychotic, violent-like nature that the enemies within the game showcase based on how the splattered piece is positioned from the head area (or mind, if you will) of the guy. Through the splattered background, the artists that designed the cover's concept basically provides a "still" preview of what his world is like that the player is about to step into which is basically a "World of madness," YEE-HAW!!!!. P.S.....sorry for the art lesson, i know class isn't in session, lol!! :)

Viral-venom13

Its a high impact visual - a character looking as though he is killing himself.

This stands out against X games on the shelf, it attracts more attention, will hopefully cause more people to pick it up and have a look.

Games like Left 4 Dead had similar box art, high impact, much emphasis on a central focal point difference is this is a rarity - it uses an in game asset, rendered as it is in game on the cover.

buy this game it will blow your mind...think it works

Who cares? It's just a cover.

I think its awesome and very unique.

Christians - "oh noss!!1 Godz will send you to hell for buying diss gamez nowz!!1"

this is probably one of mt favorite boxarts ever, its alot better than alot of reall bad boxart because this looks interesting and makes me want to play the game even more.

Its an awesome cover :S

Some people just get it like the old series of South Park!

Its a guy blowing his brains out with his fingers for a gun what is not to love!

Bets cover this year IMO It's original and it catches the eye.

I love it. The new art style really added something new to this game, and the cover art conveys that art style very well.

[QUOTE="mexicangordo"]

I really dislike the cover, but the game has my interest. The cover just seems so immature, and just silly and too animated, it honestly seems like its targeted to kids who shop at Pac Sun and Hot Topic :?

KittyHeart

i agree the cover is just too immature and i don tklie the char on the cover either

I think it's unique and really fits the game's subject matter quite well.But who cares this much anyways? It's damn game cover...

The cover is awesome. It's creative and it's punk.

Yeh, this cover is for real gamers.AAllxxjjnn

[QUOTE="mexicangordo"]

I really dislike the cover, but the game has my interest. The cover just seems so immature, and just silly and too animated, it honestly seems like its targeted to kids who shop at Pac Sun and Hot Topic :?

KittyHeart

i agree the cover is just too immature and i don tklie the char on the cover either

[QUOTE="mexicangordo"]

I really dislike the cover, but the game has my interest. The cover just seems so immature, and just silly and too animated, it honestly seems like its targeted to kids who shop at Pac Sun and Hot Topic :?

i agree the cover is just too immature and i don tklie the char on the cover either

I like it but most important to me is what comes inside the box. :P Pre-purchased so I hope it lives up to my expectations.

[QUOTE="Birdy09"][QUOTE="KittyHeart"]

i agree the cover is just too immature and i don tklie the char on the cover either

Jandurin

I like the cover. And I'm buying it for PS3

Its better in motion with the trailer I agree, but it suits the world perfectly imo =P

Birdy09

hmm youre right, the cover is meant to get buyer's attiention, so it has done a good job with that

still, it looks pretty horrid imo

it gets my attention by being ... weird...? i dunno

I don't care if it's a joke as the boxart looks great.

It looks a bit stupid, but otherwise the cover is fine. If I am getting this game, it will definitely be the PC version. I probably wait to black friday, just to see if it goes on sale.

I know that game got an 8.8, but that cover and the weird art style are bad. For me I'd dock 2 points for the art style and another point for the cover. Which makes it about a 7/10 for me.

I know that game got an 8.8, but that cover and the weird art style are bad. For me I'd dock 2 points for the art style and another point for the cover. Which makes it about a 7/10 for me.

patriots7672

You'd dock a game a point for the cover? :?

[QUOTE="patriots7672"]

I know that game got an 8.8, but that cover and the weird art style are bad. For me I'd dock 2 points for the art style and another point for the cover. Which makes it about a 7/10 for me.

You'd dock a game a point for the cover? :?

It really does take a certain amount of awesome punkness for a person to realize how cool the cover is. Not everybody can be that awesome though, you know?

[QUOTE="patriots7672"]

I know that game got an 8.8, but that cover and the weird art style are bad. For me I'd dock 2 points for the art style and another point for the cover. Which makes it about a 7/10 for me.

CuDDKiDD

You'd dock a game a point for the cover? :?

Yes why? It just a dvd box and has nothing to do with the game itself.

your opinos of the cover?

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

[QUOTE="mexicangordo"]

I really dislike the cover, but the game has my interest. The cover just seems so immature, and just silly and too animated, it honestly seems like its targeted to kids who shop at Pac Sun and Hot Topic :?

mexicangordo

They sell Smashing Pumpkin Zero shirts in my Hot Topic. The kids all wore those when I was in high school, too.

See, kiddy band that caters to the Hot Topic demographic.

Of course, though, I'm kidding, but I can make the same kind of argument, but it still holds no water whatsoever.

The Borderlands cover caters to a good large chunk of gamers, including myself, someone who doesn't shop in those stores you mentioned. I did when I was younger, though.

I don't even get how you think it "caters to a kiddy crowd". I mean, isn't it kinda immature for us adults to to judge something and put it in a category just because of its art and/or cover? Both of which aren't "kiddy".

Terrible Cover.

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i dont understand how people find that cover attractive....to be honest it looks like a $15 shirt they would sell at hot topic.....ReaperV7

I'd buy that shirt. Quick someone get on it.

yeah the cover is kinda lame and theres no way id buy that game based on the cover

Terrible Cover.

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boxofwit

Terrible opinion.

/you talking.