Besides the game itself, something I love is the quality and love that goes into some game's box covers and manuals. The box gives you that small glimpse into the world you're about to enjoy. Sometimes it gives you goosebumps , but other times it just makes you laugh as they try to make shovelware look worth 50$. The manual inside can sometimes be simply to the point and only a few pages in length (I'm looking at you EA). But once in a blue moon, the manual is packed with artwork, tips, extra moves, story, or nearly anything else! Personally, I always enjoy a manual that includes the 'Thank You for purchasing' bit.
Remembering now, I still think I have my original Pokemon Red box and manual somewhere around here!
So what are your favorite covers and manuals? Ever take a game manual to bed for some night reading?
Yeah, monochrome manuals are a real drag. Games that had both versions are even weirder. Seems Star Ocean 3 had full-color until the Greatest Hits version. That was monochrome.
I REALLY hate the manual habits of EA and Activision, though. Minimalist just doesn't cut it. They get so small, you'd almost think the manual was missing entirely!
My Backloggery Updated sporadically. Got my important online ID's on there, anyway. :P
I always like the GTA ones, there pretty cool and you always get a big map, always a good thing. Still as long as they smell good I'm not too bothered about the content.
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