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[Chie Satonaka]

More concerned about the game than the actual cover.

Pretty much.

 

[ZeroX03]

Said it plenty of times, logo on white for Europe or bust.

That said, it's meaningless and I'm digital anyway.

 

[Combichristoffersen]

The cover looks like a boyband posing with fake weapons for a photoshoot/music video. Would have preferred the classy, European cover variant with just the logo on a white background.

 

[Timu]

Yep, I'll definitely take advantage of the reversible cover, but I agree that it's disappointing that the standard cover is rather bad.

Japan got the better cover:

The Japanese cover is the only good one it seems at least for standard edition.

 

[BumRush]

Just a simple white cover with Amano art is all theyd need to do for the entirety of the series.

 

[R_thanatos]

This is great, but not inline with this game's hate for female characters.

if only it didn't have the roses ....

If only ...

 

[Theosmeo]

Yup.

Problem with reversible is they didn't print the banner on top for PS4 so itll look not legit lol.

No that's good, the banner doesn't get in the way

 

[Messofanego]

NOCTIS WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT

CHECKING HIS 6

 

[Taruranto]

Note: this is not talking about the quality of the game itself, pls don't jump on me.

I was looking at the Tesco website debating whether to pre-order, and it still blows my mind how utterly awful the cover art is.

What is Gladiolus pointing at? Where the fuck is Prompto going? Noctis' hilariously bad action pose. It just looks like dumb generic fighty game 22922828. This suggestion from the other thread:

Looks fine to me.

 

[Baleoce]

Yep, I'll definitely take advantage of the reversible cover, but I agree that it's disappointing that the standard cover is rather bad.

Japan got the better cover:

Yeah that's much better.

 

[The Silver]

The other one made me question why it looks like they're getting married while being attacked, makes you think this is some kind of love story which as far as I know it isn't.

 

[brad-t]

It's clear that the intent of the cover is for the viewer to feel as if Noctis is protecting them. Noctis is focused on you, which was Gladio is trying to get his attention. I guess?

It's a really ugly cover though. Never forget that this was requested by Matt @ Square-Enix NA himself.

 

[sublimit]

Will the reversable cover have the title on its spine?It will look bad on my shelve among my other PS4 games if it's just black. :/ (yeah first world problems i know )

Edit:Oh the reversable cover also has the title on its spine, thank God.

 

[potatohead]

Yea.

Yea.

There's lots of reasons to be concerned about Final Fantasy today. Not surprising at all though.

 

[orthodoxy1095]

lmao that boy-band edit

 

[Gemeanie]

Looks fine to me.

Where can I preorder this Rock Band XV?

 

[Jay Sosa]

Looks completely fitting for that game.

I still can't believe what a fucking mess this franchise has become.

 

[III-V]

Where can I preorder this Rock Band XV?

hue hue hue

yes, it is a bit like the other thread... all the mystery is gone.

 

[Mr. Nice_Guy]

Loved the JPN box art the moment I saw it; the one we're getting is terrible. Getting the steel book though.

Edit: holy shit the boy band edit. Complete 180, I love it now.

 

[Combichristoffersen]

lmao that boy-band edit

Everybody
Yeah
Rock your body
Yeah
Everybody
Rock your body right
Noctis's back, alright
Alright

 

[D.Va]

It's sad that they have to make things "cool" to appeal to people in America. It's also sad that the box art had to have gone through at least 3+ people and they all ok'd it.

Reminds me of the terribleness of Mirror's Edge Catalyst's cover:

 

[Jo Shishido's Cheeks]

I´m getting this one because of the awful "One Day Edition" shit.

Where is this actually available to buy...???

 

[Gentleman Jack]

Yep, I'll definitely take advantage of the reversible cover, but I agree that it's disappointing that the standard cover is rather bad.

Japan got the better cover:

Even that cover is pretty nonsensical. Why are three of the walking, one of them carrying a load of bulky camping gear, with a car right there beside them. Ignis is asking them this exact question, from his pose.

 

[OrionX]

lmao that boy-band edit

P. I. N. G.

In position

It's showtime boys

 

[RPGam3r]

This is why you buy the Deluxe Edition for the steelbook.

This looks so much worse. Overly designed and regurgitation are words that come to mind.

 

[KingdomHeartsFan]

Dam I like that second cover in the OP, it needs the other party members added to it instead of the guards tho.

 

[Aenima]

This is why you buy the Deluxe Edition for the steelbook.

Im actually buying the standard cover box as i dont like the art in the metal box, and i usually buy metal box editions.

The Japanese cover is better indeed, but i dont dislike the western cover.

 

[Plywood]

The key art while nice doesn't make a good cover, ideally you want to show off the party considering the road trip theme, so while the actual cover isn't perfect it at least works. IMO they should've just copied the Beatles:

 

[Styles]

Yea.

Yea.

There's lots of reasons to be concerned about Final Fantasy today. Not surprising at all though.

Look forward to another FFXV thread tomorrow.

 

[VARIA]

Could that be the dress we read about in the paper?

 

[Whales]

I´m getting this one because of the awful "One Day Edition" shit.

I like this one

FFXV: Dad Edition

 

[PowderedToast]

Where is this actually available to buy...???

in the uk, the hut is selling it

 

[Zaki2407]

Everybody
Yeah
Rock your body
Yeah
Everybody
Rock your body right
Noctis's back, alright
Alright

lol I almost spill my coffee while laughing

 

[manzoman96]

This would've been so good. So much better than the current one.

At least we're getting the nice reversible cover.

 

[orthodoxy1095]

Everybody
Yeah
Rock your body
Yeah
Everybody
Rock your body right
Noctis's back, alright
Alright

PC mods await.

 

[mango drank]

I wanted something like this

Boy have I got news for you:

 

[Combichristoffersen]

lol I almost spill my coffee while laughing

PC mods await.

If Lady Gaga did the Persona 5 OST, Backstreet Boys should do the XV OST.

 

[AudioEppa]

I really like the Japanese one with them on the road. It gives off the vibe of going on an adventurous journey and that's the cover I would use for everywhere.

Would love to have that picture as a poster, or at least a background theme for ps4. Unfortunately their shitty UI wouldn't it show it off properly like back on XMB.

 

[themagicalkitsune]

Gladiolus: Uh Noctis...Olympus would be that way.

 

[Burbeting]

FF covers have been shit since FF13. Original artwork always trumps CG imo. Post MGS4 covers are terrible for the same reason.

Tell that to literally every single USA mainline FF cover since VII.

Spoiler

All of the USA FF covers since 8 are terrible. VII is only decent.

 

[B-Genius]

What is Gladiolus pointing at? Where the fuck is Prompto going? Noctis' hilariously bad action pose. It just looks like dumb generic fighty game 22922828.

Gladiolus is probably saying "Quit posing like a douche and help us fight this cloud thing!"

Japan got the better cover:

Very nice. Got the whole bros on the road thing going for it.

 

[Parallacs]

Obvious Reference:

 

[Diablos]

Good thing I'm just buying the digital edition.

 

[chaosaeon]

Edit: didn't see that OP acknowledged the reversibility.

I hope the reversibility is for all north american copies not just US ones. That happened with quite a few games, Canada copies were blank white on the inside and US were reversible. Guess I'll just ask someone when it comes out but hope it is. I don't like the NA cover either.

Edit :

Obvious Reference:

Oh god wow lol.

 

[JunkoEve]

Everybody
Yeah
Rock your body
Yeah
Everybody
Rock your body right
Noctis's back, alright
Alright

Haha. On a serious note, is there a video clip with FFXV sequences behind this BSB music? Would be awesome.

 

[HotHamBoy]

The box art is literally the least troubling thing about this game.

 

[Trojan]

Looks like the cover on an N'Sync album.

 

[JBwB]

Man these two would've been so much better than the current cover.

Thankfully I'll be getting this one which is also pretty good.

 

[KiraXD]

Obvious Reference:

lol!!

 

[MogCakes]

I like the steelbook cover. You're all crazy