The Last of Us

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[MattStar]

The back looks like a fresh take on this game. It's tough to be individual with the lack of resources available, but this looks promising!

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[hesit8]

I'm not sure how much I like the logo, the border is too overt. The top left corner of the front looks a tad empty, maybe flip the entire image around and have the "only on playstation" marker (which is usually set in the top right) take up a bit of that space? I like where the back is going and I'm curious to see how you're going to arrange the rest of the information. Maybe have the screenshots rest near the bottom with the grass in the foreground and the screens behind, that might be cool. Also consider adding the same lighting treatment of Joel somewhere on the back. Actually, the back could all around use a bit of touching up color-wise. i.e. the saturation of the front should match that of the back if that's where you want to go with it.

Otherwise (lol) good work as usual!

EDIT: Oh yeah, forgot about the legal text... there goes my idea for the screens.

[Throavium]

I'm not sure how much I like the logo, the border is too overt.

I'm not sure what border you're talking about, is it the drop shadow?

The top left corner of the front looks a tad empty, maybe flip the entire image around and have the "only on playstation" marker (which is usually set in the top right) take up a bit of that space?

Done

Also consider adding the same lighting treatment of Joel somewhere on the back. Actually, the back could all around use a bit of touching up color-wise. i.e. the saturation of the front should match that of the back if that's where you want to go with it.

It should match now, it's a bit harder because the objects on the back have a darker tone, which makes the lighting not actually seem there.

Thanks for helping me.

[Higashi89]

I think this is good, but the vivid colors and environment gives the idea "this game is very, very happy and nothing goes wrong in it"

[Throavium]

I think this is good, but the vivid colors and environment gives the idea "this game is very, very happy and nothing goes wrong in it"

I don't understand how someone could think that, given the name of the game, the tagline, screenshots and game description. The artwork I used is also the official artwork, so I don't see how that's my fault. I see what you mean though, but the "vivid colors" are there to be different and to stand out from the other covers from this game. Thanks for the help.

[Higashi89]

I don't understand how someone could think that, given the name of the game, the tagline, screenshots and game description. The artwork I used is also the official artwork, so I don't see how that's my fault. I see what you mean though, but the "vivid colors" are there to be different and to stand out from the other covers from this game. Thanks for the help.

Ok. Originality over quality.

[Throavium]

Ok. Originality over quality.

So, you're saying the quality of the cover is affected because the colors are too vivid? Do you think I should desaturate the cover?

[MattStar]

So, you're saying the quality of the cover is affected because the colors are too vivid? Do you think I should desaturate the cover?

I like it the way it is.

I do think you should work on the tagline, though. The grungy effect doesn't match the logo at all.

[Throavium]

I like it the way it is.

I do think you should work on the tagline, though. The grungy effect doesn't match the logo at all.

Should I just remove the grunge effect?

[Higashi89]

So, you're saying the quality of the cover is affected because the colors are too vivid? Do you think I should desaturate the cover?

Yeah, try to desaturate it a bit. But remember, it's just my opnion. It's not like your box is horrible anyway, it's cool.

[MattStar]

Should I just remove the grunge effect?

No, just make it match the front more. I have a brush that looks like that effect, but I don't remember where I got it.

[hesit8]

I'm not sure what border you're talking about, is it the drop shadow?

Yeah I was referring to the drop shadow, the image flip seems to have taken care of the issue I had with it.

Now the back... I don't know if you're planning anything under the "can you live" tag but I would advise putting something there. Maybe some box quotes? Also, the arrangement of the back feels a little barren. I mocked up an idea of what it could look like but its pretty rough.



EDIT: Didn't see that you posted it already. @_@

[Throavium]

I deleted it.

The whole point of the back was get away from, "your backs always look the same", if I add those two little blocks of text I feel that it would take away fro the back. I get the quote though.

[hesit8]

I deleted it.

The whole point of the back was get away from, "your backs always look the same", if I add those two little blocks of text I feel that it would take away fro the back. I get the quote though.

I see, but what's wrong with consistency? You're back covers are always top notch. What you have looks out of character to me.

[Throavium]

I see, but what's wrong with consistency? You're back covers are always top notch. What you have looks out of character to me.

Hey, I'm gonna update this soon with your suggestions, I won't post this until I get the back right, thanks for the help.

Keep checking this thread as I will post an update very soon.

[hesit8]

Hey, I'm gonna update this soon with your suggestions, I won't post this until I get the back right, thanks for the help.

Keep checking this thread as I will post an update very soon.

Cool cool, and my pleasure.

[Throavium]

Any extra text on the back I feel it'll look cluttered, how about now?