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[Jashobeam]

I probably got this minimalist thing wrong but whatever, I like this box art so sue me.

 

[Liamario]

It's also clearly not what the OP was asking for if you look at the examples provided. A better choice would've been "minimalistic" box arts to remove the shackles of this very specific art term.

Perhaps the OP should clarify what he means, because his examples aren't minimalist and arguably not minimalistic either.

 

[cj_iwakura]

Perhaps the OP should clarify what he means, because his examples aren't minimalist and arguably not minimalistic either.

I clarified on the second page. I guess basically the opposite of bloated. There's obviously a broad definition of the term, though, so eh, go nuts.

 

[Joqu]

It's also clearly not what the OP was asking for if you look at the examples provided. A better choice would've been "minimalistic" box arts to remove the shackles of this very specific art term.

Yup. While a few of them are pretty busy I'd say the majority of the box arts posted in this thread are minimalistic and quite good looking to boot, especially compared to the majority of video game covers.

As for minimalism as an art term, yeah. Lots of non minimalist covers in here. But I can't blame people for not knowing the difference.

 

[Spring-Loaded]

Perhaps the OP should clarify what he means, because his examples aren't minimalist and arguably not minimalistic either.

Have you posted some cover art examples of what is/isn't minimalist yet?

 

[Mr Git]

Every time.

Also

And this recently.

 

[potatohead]

This is one of the worst minimalist threads I've ever seen.

I think the only thing that really qualifies is the Heavy Rain box art?

 

[eXistor]

Many seem to be mistaking minimalistic art for stylistic art.

 

[toythatkills]

Hey NeoGAF, quick question: y'all have any idea what "minimalist" means?

This should be such a great subject for a thread.

 

[cj_iwakura]

Hey NeoGAF, quick question: y'all have any idea what "minimalist" means?

This should be such a great subject for a thread.

Well, at the rate we're going, the argument is taking over the posting of box arts, so...

 

[Servbot24]

Hey NeoGAF, quick question: y'all have any idea what "minimalist" means?

This should be such a great subject for a thread.

The idea of minimalism is to remove as much information as possible while still conveying a core message.

 

[cj_iwakura]

The idea of minimalism is to remove as much information as possible while still conveying a core message.

Then, in my opinion, both my examples are minimalist. A close-up of a person's face and a sunset with a plane. Anyone who's finished each game will immediately know the significance.

 

[spiderferi]

Go back bitches, time for the KING!

 

[CollectedDust]

Elder Scrolls?

Always been a fan of these myself.

 

[Kansoku]

 

[marcaeg]

Does that count ?

 

[cj_iwakura]

Does that count ?

A for effort, D- for execution.

 

[Messofanego]

Wow, this has European arthouse crime flick all over it. But kind of misleading with the actual game

 

[Chilli_Axe]

ITT: box art we like

 

[Ivan Amiibo]

much smaller than the actual box size, not sure if you can make it much smaller, maybe a photoshop expert could

 

[Dangansona]

80% of the people here need to read this.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimalism_(visual_arts)

Not an art student. Most of the box arts in this thread for minimalist box arts aren't minimalist. Should we just go ahead and allow all box arts?

ITT: box art we like

Lol yup. If this were Reddit yall would be crucified.

The Olly Moss Resistance 3 cover is my favorite and even that probably doesn't count.

much smaller than the actual box size, not sure if you can make it much smaller, maybe a photoshop expert could

This would be like the opposite of minimalism.

 

[micster]

much smaller than the actual box size, not sure if you can make it much smaller, maybe a photoshop expert could

This would be more suitable here. This is not minimalist in the least.

 

[CollectedDust]

much smaller than the actual box size, not sure if you can make it much smaller, maybe a photoshop expert could

Pretty sure this is the exact opposite of minimalist, lol.

 

[kruis]

much smaller than the actual box size, not sure if you can make it much smaller, maybe a photoshop expert could

I'd consider that a maximalist cover design.

 

[Ivan Amiibo]

ok, fixed it:

 

[Dangansona]

ok, fixed it:

Lol.

Honestly to Moon who was suggesting a name change, you would probably have to get away from anything minimal- period. Maybeeast cluttered would have been fine.

 

[NeoRausch]

Can post it right now, but the Steelbook version of Driveclub is.... drooltastic!

 

[Zack Zavage]

Go back bitches, time for the KING!

Hail to the king!

 

[Platy]

Almost every master system cover

(view of google image search for master system covers. includes some fake ones =P)

Just the classic grid and a small drawing related to the game

Also

Came for this !
The games are also beautifully minimalistic

I have no idea what those games are and the covers tell me nothing about them.

...the weird thing is .. the cover tells a LOT

Random screenshot of said games found on google :

 

[injurai]

Also

Just remembered the Namco Museum series for PlayStation. Picture isn't mine BTW.

I really love the EarthBound / Mother series's japanese box arts. Very classy.

Look at how well that manual and cartridge complement the box! Hngh.

now we're talkin

 

[dzelly]

For real. I'd put that at over half. Jeez.

For realsies

 

[TheMoon]

Lol.

Honestly to Moon who was suggesting a name change, you would probably have to get away from anything minimal- period. Maybeeast cluttered would have been fine.

Maybe "simplistic" or something like "plain" or just "simple" or "unadorned"? (was looking for appropriate synonyms on google ^^)

 

[LiveFromKyoto]

No bloated action. No distracting background or scenery. No edgy monsters crawling everywhere. Just our hero standing calm, reflecting on his mission ahead and ready to kick ass. You can just see the determination on his face in the visor.

This is like the least minimalist thing imaginable. Looming, glowering space marine with giant shot gun and impossibly busy armour taking up almost every inch of the frame while flames, smoke and sparks swirl around him.

For reference, actual minimalism:

 

[Minister of the Dog]

edit: Mistook a custom cover for an official one.

 

[Playsage]

By broadening the actual meaning of "minimalist", i submit these

way better than the standard ones

 

[blame space]

I want those artstyle gba games so bad

 

[Snakeyes]

Jet Set Radio Future (Japanese version)

 

[JumpCancel]

Go back bitches, time for the KING!

RE4 dethroned and violated. This is the standard now.

 

[dr. apocalipsis]

 

[The_White_Rose]

 

[Servbot24]

Then, in my opinion, both my examples are minimalist. A close-up of a person's face and a sunset with a plane. Anyone who's finished each game will immediately know the significance.

a. A cover which only means something to people who have already completed the game seems comically misguided
b. There is still plenty of unnecessary information in those covers, such as the textures and the frilly decorations around the text, the literal depictions of form, etc

 

[Visualante2]

Japanese Perfect Dark and Wip3out covers are astounding.

The GOAT.

I'm no designer but that's not minimalist even by the franchises own standards.

 

[GavinUK86]

 

[leonemesis]

Exist Archive has a nice minimalist box art

Well, this one is not that minimalist but since you mentioned Megaten, I just had to post my favorite cover in the series

(Shin Megami Tensei II PS1 port, for those wondering)

 

[SomedayTheFire]

Might as well be looking at some of the posts in here.

 

[Gamer @ Heart]

Go to dictionary.com and look up the word minimalist people.

 

[Squalor]

Batman joke aside, ITT:

People who don't know the meaning of the word "minimalist."

 

[TheMoon]

Guys we get it.

 

[JumpCancel]

Might as well be looking at some of the posts in here.

Skull Face was right:

I will exterminate the English language. With this, I'll rid the world of infestation. All men will breathe free again

No one knows what words mean anymore. The language of Nukes is coming.

 

[Playsage]

Damn... "How to destroy a cover" lol
Sticking with that colour palette, they could have gone for a newspaper-like composition like these

and hide/contextualize the quotes