I just saw this in the store, and was embarrassed for Namco. The design just screams "low-budget crap". How could they expect their target audience to take this seriously? Sure, the game isn't supposed to be great, but at least TRY to present it in an appealing way...

im glad its hideous, because it means less people will fall into the misfortune of having bought it

agreed.

Haha this will go down with the megaman boxart.

 Yes, I haven't played it, but the general reaction seems fairly negative. So if that's the case, the box art is very suiting.

Just look at the logo! It appears to have been designed by a slow-witted twelve-year old who is "really into fantasy art", but has no actual artistic skill of his own...

I don't think it's that bad, but the game is awful, so I suppose it doesn't matter.

@naznatips:

I suppose the impact was greater seeing it on the store shelf. It just looked so half-assed, even compared to other half-assed games.

It's really a shame too, all the potential in this series, as good as this game could have been it's come to this.

What is Siegfried doing anyway? Twirling his sword in a circular pattern? He certainly doesn't appear to be attacking anyone. Ivy just looks indifferent.

Plus, that mummy is clearly staring at her chest.