The Super Nintendo was released in Japan during November 1990 later coming to the United States in 1991. The console has seen over 700 game titles released since its birth and brings a lot of retro styles to the table. Looking back now we can see just how abundant these games are with musical tones, vast landscapes, detailed storylines, and incredible box art.
Below I’ve accounted for 50 amazing box art designs from classic Super Nintendo games. Many of these originate from Japan but there are quite a few titles exclusive to North American media. Notice the vast differences between game artwork even 20 years ago compared with today. I personally derive a lot of design inspiration from “old school” games, especially SNES official artwork.
The characters and background scenery may be enough to spur that brilliant idea into fruition. Consider yourself open to illustrations, graphics design, website layouts, and anything which may flow into your creative process! Similarly if you have questions or examples of other box artwork please leave your words in the comments section below.
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Illusion of Gaia
Kirby’s Avalanche
Lufia & the Fortress of Doom
Mario Paint
EarthBound
Super Mario Kart
The Lion King
Earthworm Jim
Sim City
Road Runner’s Death Valley Rally
Harvest Moon
Final Fantasy Mystic Quest
King Arthur’s World
Paladin’s Quest
Vortex
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island
Super Game Boy
Out of this World
DinoCity
Zombies Ate My Neighbors
Star Fox
Super Off Road
Final Fantasy III
J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings
Toy Story
Donkey Kong Country
Fatal Fury
Ninja Warriors
Secret of Evermore
Dr. Mario / Tetris
Super Punch-out!!
Populous
Animaniacs
Breath of Fire
Demon’s Crest
Disney’s The Jungle Book
Chrono Trigger
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest
Ys III: Wanderers from Ys
Wild Guns
The Lost Vikings
Super Bomberman 2
Killer Instinct
Super Mario World
Utopia: The Creation of a Nation
Wing Commander
Mega Man X
Final Fantasy V (Japanese)
The 7th Saga
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