Be sure to cast your votes in the poll below; but first, let’s look at the box designs themselves.
Europe
We’ll admit, the European cover has a lot going for it, but we’d be lying if we said we didn’t like it. Central Bros. they look stressed, and the multitude of enemies and allies that surround them hint at how many different challenges they will face. We especially like Cackletta’s placement directly above our titular heroes — talk about imposing.
North America / Japan
In comparison, North American and Japanese designs opt for a much more stripped-down approach. There are far fewer characters packed around the edge of the frame, and the dreary background of the EU cover has been replaced by pure white. That’s not to mention Mario and Luigi themselves, who have changed their ready-for-action pose to something much more docile — they’re just happy to be there. This lighter design really represents a very different game.
Thanks for voting! See you next time for another round of Box Art Brawl.
