Box Art Brawl: Crash Nitro Kart (GameCube)

Be sure to cast your votes in the poll below; but first, let's look at the box designs themselves.

Europe

Crash Nitro map - EU
Picture: Universal Interactive / Launchbox

We will start with the European version. This design shows Crash, Neo Cortex, and Nitrous Oxide racing across a checkered flag with the game's burning logo in the upper left corner. It's not the most interesting thing to look at, but it sure tells you everything you need to know about the game.

North America

Crash Nitro Kart - NA
Picture: Universal Interactive / Launchbox

The North American design uses similar character elements to the European counterpart, but the trio now races through a desert landscape. There are a few tweaks to Crash and his kart, and there's also the inclusion of a giant clock in the background, but the change of scenery is the big selling point here.

Japan

Crash Nitro Kart - JP
Picture: Konami / Launchbox

Well this is a bit more 'graphic design is my passion'. The Japanese design puts Crash and Neo Cortex front and center, but the models are a bit more… say, game-precise? The giant clock still looms in the background, but we can't seem to take our eyes off Crash's cold, dead eyes.


Thanks for voting! See you next time for another round of Box Art Brawl.

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