Poll: Box Artwork Brawl: Tomodachi Existence
Well, it’s been quite the week, right? Let’s settle in for another edition of Box Art Brawl.
Last time, we examined two covers for the NSO debut game Nobunaga’s Ambition going head-to-head, and to be honest, the outcome was quite decisive. The iconic Eastern artwork easily claimed victory, securing 74% of the votes while North America finished with just 26%.
This week, hot on the heels of the announcement for Living the Dream, we’re taking a look at Tomodachi Life on the 3DS. Some were somewhat surprised to see this series make a comeback in the Switch’s later years, but let’s not forget it was once a massive success back in its prime. Initially launched in 2014, Nintendo’s Mii-based life simulation game still ranks among the top 10 best-selling 3DS titles, having sold an impressive 6.72 million copies. Honestly, it was only a matter of time before we saw a resurgence.
There are three distinct covers to explore this time, so let’s check them out.
Europe
The European cover for Tomodachi Life showcases, well, life. A multitude of Miis is depicted against a dotted blue background, engaging in everyday activities like playing with a dog, sports, dining… uhh, dressing up as a panda? Perhaps not the most fitting example, but it certainly provides a solid representation of what the game is about — and just in case it doesn’t, there’s a rather large summary at the bottom.
North America
The North American cover adopts a similar idea as the EU version but amplifies it significantly. There are more Miis, more activities, and more life dedicated to the design. While we’re not entirely sold on whether we prefer this lively new icon over the more subdued version used in Europe — it gives off vibes of an early social media messaging platform — we definitely appreciate the increased number of Miis.
Japan
At first glance, the Japanese cover appears quite similar to the European one, but a few key differences convinced us it deserves its own mention. Several Mii activities have shifted, with painting, using makeup, and parenting now included. The previous blue backdrop has been replaced by a more teal hue, and the design now incorporates some small buildings and…