Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy – Deluxe Edition Box Art Brawl
Alrighty, folks, welcome back to another round of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we had a face-off between two Yoshi Touch & Go covers, and let’s just say it wasn’t even close. The North American and European design basically annihilated the Japanese one, winning with a whopping 83% of the votes. Ouch.
This time around, fresh from the news of The New World of Steam’s delay, we’re diving into the world of Layton with the final game that saw the light of day: Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy – Deluxe Edition. It might not be the most mind-blowing Layton mystery out there, but given the long wait for another series entry, maybe we should give it a second look. Or not, who knows?
East vs West Showdown
In one corner, we have the Europe/North America box art that takes some cues from the DS/3DS Layton games. Our main sleuth, Katrielle, takes center stage looking perplexed, surrounded by various puzzles from the game. The brown background and the jumbled-up title might not be the most eye-catching, but hey, at least there’s a bit of consistency in the design, right?
On the other side, we have the Japanese cover that goes for a completely different vibe. Instead of focusing on the puzzles like the Western version, this one puts the characters front and center with some pretty dramatic poses. And can we just take a moment to appreciate Sherl sneaking in next to the logo? It’s the little details that count, even if there aren’t enough top hats in sight. What a shame, really.
Wrapping Up
And there you have it, folks! Two covers, two different approaches, and only one can come out on top. Which one will you choose? Who knows, it’s all in good fun anyway. Thanks for hanging out with us for another Box Art Brawl, and we’ll catch you next time for more showdowns.
Jim, the guy who’s still convinced that The Minish Cap is the best Zelda game and has some weird soft spot for the Star Wars prequels, will be here to bring you more news and features. Embrace the imperfections, enjoy the quirks, and remember that sometimes, box art can be just as puzzling as the games themselves.
