The PlayStation 1 got an array of games. Some were good, some were bad and some had odd box art. “Odd,” however, isn’t a bad thing at all.
Considering how video game box art can sometimes feel similar, you have to applaud the bold graphic design choices that were made. They don’t always work, but at least they’re interesting.
Via 2ch, here are some of the “strange” standouts from the PlayStation 1 era. It’s no surprise that their box art is also unusual. Click on the titles below to learn more about each.
Segare Ijiri
An unusual Enix title gets unusual box art.
Twin Goddesses
This didn’t even look good when it was first released.
Suzuki Bakuhatsu
J-pop album cover? Nope, a PlayStation puzzle game.
LSD
Trippy.
Ore no Ryouri
It’s a cooking game, so what do you expect, really?
Cho Aniki
Amazing.
Groove Jigoku V
More box art that looks like an album cover. This one, however, fits with the game’s concept.
Hakaioh: King of Crusher
While the other examples show flashes of graphic design pizzazz, this one is so bad, it’s good.
Project V6
This one, however, is just bad.
Cooking Fighter Hao
Best part? This is from Nippon Ichi.
Harmful Park
Interesting box art for an interesting game.
Yaku: Yuujou Dangi
Goodness.
If there’s any odd or interesting PlayStation 1 Japanese box art I’ve missed, post it below in the comments.
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