This was a project started in November, and then lost somewhen in December, then brought back up a few days ago.
This is more or less a test to attempt to do a gritty Galaxy box which you don't see much. I saw how most Galaxy boxes had a bluish color pallete, which I shifted into Red.
I also got a render with Mario upside down, and I flipped him around, and made his jeans look more like denim jeans. I also added dust, some blood, and made him frown. So there's that. :P
The thing is, I'm totally inspired by the recent Twilight Princess Masterworks box (you know the one!) and it had a sillouhette of Wolf Link with Midna, which I tried to emulate here.
I'm fairly proud of my Peach edit, since I made it originally from this:http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_do3yDZTwD6w/SoRH1IO7TLI/AAAAAAAAABA/xrxqVfqc3PQ/s1600-R/PrincessPeach.png
I realize it doesn't look "hardcore" to say the least, but I think I achieved in making it "badass".
Nice, you finally posted it. One of the best SMG boxes I have ever seen. This definetely deserves a hall of fame or masterworks. You're right, this cover looks really badass. I love it. +fav/authorfav
EDIT: Add a printable, I want to use this as my actual cover!
#2 and 3, Thanks guys! I really did work hard on this!
#4 How does it not "match" Super Mario Galaxy. I think it merely focuses on one certain aspect of Galaxy, and that aspect is the epic darkness. In every one of Mario's Bowser battles, Mario is freaking pissed. In a lot of the levels, it also has a very orangey tint to it, espescially the final battle. Also, this isn't suppose to be straight Super Mario Galaxy. It's more of a "what if" kind of a thing where "What if in some other existence, Super Mario Galaxy was darker?"
I'll be honest with you, dude. I never really liked this box. The red color scheme pretty much just ruins any resemblance to a Mario game for me. I know what you were trying to do, but it just doesn't fit the game, imo.
#8, I'm pretty sure he was trying to step away from the traditional Mario style, hence the "Hardcore" tag.
Anyway, I think you did a great job Mariolee.
#17 I am a Christian too (my avatar is actually a cross, but I left the sunglasses there from last summer, and have been too lazy to change it, especially since summer's back) but I don't see what's demonic about it!
#18 I know, it's a problem I did with my last SMG box too. I don't know why either!
3/10 unofficial box (The 3 is purely technical execution)
10/10 satirical box if it were making fun of the exact thing it is a product of: People taking lighthearted characters and making them deep, grim, dark, grimdark, or gritty.
I mean, blood? Really?
This is a horrible idea. Great execution, but just horrible concept.
I like what you did with the colors of the logo, and that little mario under it. It was cool how you made your own letter from peach at the back. I like the sun in the background, too. It made a big difference in the atmosphere. I do think it was a little bit too dark, though. All in all, It's really thrilling and epic
This was a project started in November, and then lost somewhen in December, then brought back up a few days ago.
This is more or less a test to attempt to do a gritty Galaxy box which you don't see much. I saw how most Galaxy boxes had a bluish color pallete, which I shifted into Red.
I also got a render with Mario upside down, and I flipped him around, and made his jeans look more like denim jeans. I also added dust, some blood, and made him frown. So there's that. :P
The thing is, I'm totally inspired by the recent Twilight Princess Masterworks box (you know the one!) and it had a sillouhette of Wolf Link with Midna, which I tried to emulate here.
I'm fairly proud of my Peach edit, since I made it originally from this:http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_do3yDZTwD6w/SoRH1IO7TLI/AAAAAAAAABA/xrxqVfqc3PQ/s1600-R/PrincessPeach.png
I realize it doesn't look "hardcore" to say the least, but I think I achieved in making it "badass".
[ Reply ]
All of the work on this has really paid off. The box is incredibly unique and and made very well.
[ Reply ]
Nice, you finally posted it. One of the best SMG boxes I have ever seen. This definetely deserves a hall of fame or masterworks. You're right, this cover looks really badass. I love it. +fav/authorfav
EDIT: Add a printable, I want to use this as my actual cover!
Edited at 1 decade ago
[ Reply ]
It's good to be unique but this doesn't match Super Mario Galaxy at all.
Edited at 1 decade ago
[ Reply ]
#2 and 3, Thanks guys! I really did work hard on this!
#4 How does it not "match" Super Mario Galaxy. I think it merely focuses on one certain aspect of Galaxy, and that aspect is the epic darkness. In every one of Mario's Bowser battles, Mario is freaking pissed. In a lot of the levels, it also has a very orangey tint to it, espescially the final battle. Also, this isn't suppose to be straight Super Mario Galaxy. It's more of a "what if" kind of a thing where "What if in some other existence, Super Mario Galaxy was darker?"
[ Reply ]
Please, may I have a badass Mario box? Ah, thank you.
[ Reply ]
#6 Here's a printable as well! :P
[ Reply ]
I'll be honest with you, dude. I never really liked this box. The red color scheme pretty much just ruins any resemblance to a Mario game for me. I know what you were trying to do, but it just doesn't fit the game, imo.
[ Reply ]
#8 Mariolee am cry. :(
j/k, But I get what you're saying. I realize this is an absolute love or hate box, but like my comment a few posts up, it's more of a what if box. :)
[ Reply ]
#8, I'm pretty sure he was trying to step away from the traditional Mario style, hence the "Hardcore" tag.
Anyway, I think you did a great job Mariolee.
[ Reply ]
Not bad. Nice to see a different color tone going on for the game. Glad to see I inspire some people.
[ Reply ]
#10 Exactly!
#11 Thanks man, glad to see I did the inspiration justice.
[ Reply ]
This looks absolutely evil and demonic.
[ Reply ]
#13 ....what? Why?
[ Reply ]
GREAT JOB!
And thanks for the printable ^_^
[ Reply ]
#15 Thank you and you're welcome!
[ Reply ]
#14, he's a hardcore Christian.
And this needs more attention, it's just awesome.
[ Reply ]
I wouldn't actually mind printing this if it weren't for the upside down spine text :/
Awesome box though
[ Reply ]
#17 I am a Christian too (my avatar is actually a cross, but I left the sunglasses there from last summer, and have been too lazy to change it, especially since summer's back) but I don't see what's demonic about it!
#18 I know, it's a problem I did with my last SMG box too. I don't know why either!
[ Reply ]
It's a real shame.
3/10 unofficial box (The 3 is purely technical execution)
10/10 satirical box if it were making fun of the exact thing it is a product of: People taking lighthearted characters and making them deep, grim, dark, grimdark, or gritty.
I mean, blood? Really?
This is a horrible idea. Great execution, but just horrible concept.
[ Reply ]
This really needs hall of fame. Come on people, just a few more favs.
[ Reply ]
#20, you would bleed to if you had to fight a fire-breathing turtle lizard dragon IN SPACE. :p
Great box! Love the red.
[ Reply ]
#20 It's not purely serious, just a random idea. I guess not all of my off the wall ideas are genius. :P
#21 Nah, it's ok. I just wanted to finally finish this box. I'm one of those people who lose sleep at night for not finishing something.
#22 Ha, you have a good point. Thank you!
[ Reply ]
#20, Wait ... there's blood? I don't see it :O
[ Reply ]
#24 Haha, there was blood, but then I added an orange overlay tint so now it just looks like regular space dust. :D
[ Reply ]
Yes, finally got what it deserves. Congratulations on hof.
[ Reply ]
This is friggen awesome because of how unique it is. I've never seen a dark SMG box. Great work.
[ Reply ]
Oh cool, thank you guys for the Hof!
#26 Thanks woopwoop11! Your work is promising as well!
#27 That's because this is a really crazy idea for a box. Crazy.
[ Reply ]
This box looks freaking sweet!!! Where did you find that picture of Mario!?!
[ Reply ]
Awesome box!!!!!!!
[ Reply ]
I like what you did with the colors of the logo, and that little mario under it. It was cool how you made your own letter from peach at the back. I like the sun in the background, too. It made a big difference in the atmosphere. I do think it was a little bit too dark, though. All in all, It's really thrilling and epic
[ Reply ]
awesome!
[ Reply ]