Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Kirby: Nightmare In Dream Land (GBA)

Not usually a fan of the whole angry American Kirby thing, but in this case it just makes for a lot more distinctive of a cover, especially since it also communicates the Meta Knightmare mode. The Japanese cover could be the cover for basically any Kirby game.

It took me ages to realize for so many Kirby games in the US he NEVER smiles.

“It might not necessarily gel with the title of the game, unlike its Western counterpart”.

Except it does, because the game is called ‘夢の泉 デラックス’ (Fountain of Dreams Deluxe) in Japan, not ‘Nightmare in Dream Land’.

Europe/USA.

Feel that a dark colour helps sell the whole NIGHTMARE aspect.
Though, I do prefer Happy Kirby like how Japan does it!

Rare NA/EU W. kappa for message length

They both are lame. But I chose NA/PAL one just because it features Meta-Knight on the background. That's about it.

Both are pretty bland. Voted Western though.

I’m going with the EU/NA one, love seeing Meta Knight in the background!

Can we get this on NSO soon please?

Like some others already said: In this case the western design is more distinct. The Japanese cover might as well be some art for Kirby in general, not a specific game.

I really dislike "angry Kirby" so this one just defaulted to Japan.

Neither are "good" tho

Both are boring, but typical the smile vs no smile Cover haha

Neither is good but Kirby in the rambo bandanna is hilarious

Both are very boring covers, but I give my vote to JP this week because I’m not a fan of angry Kirby.

I mean, the American box references the TV show, and Kirby IS the name you should know, so. . .

Japan: Let's protect Dreamland!😄✨️
North America/Europe: Let's kick some ass!😠💥

I usually prefer japan gba art but that us art is sick

Don't really like either of them and don't care much for angry Kirby either but I think having Meta Knight in the background pushes the western one to the front for me.

I like how the western cover uses artwork from the anime (even the US commercial used animation in the style of the anime) and its perfect: Kirby, a faded image of a major enemy, but it makes it look like Meta Knight is the main antagonist.
Or is it implying/foreshadowing the fact Meta Knight is playable? If it was made with the latter intention, it's absolutely brilliant.

EDIT: Forgot to mention isn't the western logo derived from the Kirby: Right Back at Ya! logo?

The Japanese one could have harnessed the idea of the Japanese cover of Kirby's Adventure and include more Kirbys on it.
But I have to say, I like how the Fountain of Dreams in the logo acts as the actual Fountain of Dreams of the illustration.
However, looking back at it, it makes it look like Kirby is the bad guy, like he's the one who stole the Star Rod from the Fountain.

Even with the different versions of Kirby's Adventure I own (Wii Virtual Console, Wii U Virtual Console and 3D Classics), the GBA remake has a special place in my heart. I hope it comes back on NSO soon.

I actually had a chance to get the Japanese version complete for a good price but I didn't. Now I regret it.

Cartridge art
North America (shared with other territories, only with some minor differences)

Japan

I like happy Kirby, but I have to say, the shadowy background best encompasses the "Nightmare in Dreamland" title even if Meta Knight isn't the baddie.

Japan's one is really pretty, but this games isn't called Kirby: Starlight in Dreamland. So the Western box it is, because that one at least looks more nightmarish.

@Daniel36 not on the west, but I feel the Japanese cover and name work within the context of the Japanese version of Kirby's Adventure.

In Japan the GBA game is called Hoshi no Kirby: Yume no Izimi Deluxe (translated as Kirby of the Stars: Fountain of Dreams Deluxe), which emphazises the fact is a remake of Kirby's Adventure, whose Japan title is Hoshi no Kirby: Yume no Izimi no Monogatari (Kirby of the Stars: The Story of the Fountain of Dreams).

This one couldn't be easier. Except 38% of people disagree haha

Why in gods name do yall prefer the poorly cropped right back at ya jpegs over the really good original art

Japan looks like a dream in Dreamland. NA looks like a nightmare in Dreamland. Nuff said.

Neither are great, but I'll go with Japan for staying true to the gentle pastels.

I feel like the Japan boxart is better in the context with the game this game is remaking. Both aren't the best, honestly.

Also, did no one realize/remember that the NA artwork took from the anime? A little surprised Right Back at Ya! didn't get mentioned.

Japan's background is just lacking to me. I like the overall composition and concept of the western cover more. Plus, Kirby looks suitably furious, as he should.

Obvious north America Kirby looks like he/she means business. Like a ninja.

"Outta my way, Meta Knight!"
-Dedede's last words before his tragic dededeath

Happy Kirby is much more fun to see than angry Kirby. My bore goes to Japan.

Box Art Brawls Current Total:

Europe: 87

Japan: 86

North America: 102

Australia and New Zealand: 1

Angry Kirby is wrong. Another shame on America's résumé.
And it seems appropriate only because the western title was changed.

Thing is that the games don't even have the same title, thus it kind of fits that the art would be different.
The Japanese title is "Kirby of the Stars - Fountain of Dreams Deluxe".
So, it comes down to which better represents its title.

@JoakimZ So I guess you don't want to have s'more? (referencing the original Superstar magazine ad)

@HammerGalladeBro Well, in that case I stand corrected and kind of regret my choice...

Why are people against angry Kirby?
He's not exactly smiling when attacking enemies, as a fighter, or with weapons. He a actually looks pissed off in many moves 😂

The US cover is about the most bootleg-looking official Nintendo box art I've ever seen.

Japan for me.

I love Japan's cover. It is simply holy in a cute way.

How the heck did NA/Europe win? Nightmare in Dream Land is one of the worst box arts Nintendo has ever made. It's such a rush job.

Just a bunch of random JPEGs from the anime that have nothing to do with the game (Fighter Kirby isn't even an ability in this game) over a boring black background. Its ominous tone also does not communicate the style of the game at all. So what if the game has "Nightmare" in the title? It's still a remake of Kirby's Adventure and this doesn't sell that at all.

@Lizuka "The Japanese cover could be the cover for basically any Kirby game."
How to reveal you haven't played this game without explicitly saying you haven't played this game

The Japanese cover features the Star Rod and the Fountain of Dreams. It could only be the cover for this game. On the other hand, the US/Europe cover features a copy ability that isn't even in this game.