Be sure to cast your votes in the poll below; but first, let’s check out the box art designs themselves.
North America
Certainly more pared-back than its SNES counterpart, the North American version of DKC on GBA is all about our titular ape and his miniature sidekick. The platforming partners are front and centre here, clinging onto a vine and presumably looking where to land next. Simple, but effective.
Japan
The Japanese cover is similar, no doubt, though that wider box gives some bonus design real estate for a more detailed jungle. DK and Diddy are in near-identical poses (though Diddy is looking in a slightly different direction), but we get a much better look at the pair’s surroundings, with an added mountain and treetops in the background and vines in the foreground.
Europe
Things are a little busier in the European version. DK and Diddy’s vine is subbed out for a barrel, and Candy, Cranky and Funky all make an appearance. We particularly like the camouflaged big bads in the jungle backdrop, it’s a nice touch to really squeeze as many sprites as possible into the small cover space.
Thanks for voting! We’ll see you next time for another round of Box Art Brawl.
Be sure to cast your votes in the poll below; but first, let's check out the box art designs themselves.
North America
Certainly more pared-back than its SNES counterpart, the North American version of DKC on GBA is all about our titular ape and his miniature sidekick. The platforming partners are front and centre here, clinging onto a vine and presumably looking where to land next. Simple, but effective.
Japan
The Japanese cover is similar, no doubt, though that wider box gives some bonus design real estate for a more detailed jungle. DK and Diddy are in near-identical poses (though Diddy is looking in a slightly different direction), but we get a much better look at the pair's surroundings, with an added mountain and treetops in the background and vines in the foreground.
Europe
Things are a little busier in the European version. DK and Diddy's vine is subbed out for a barrel, and Candy, Cranky and Funky all make an appearance. We particularly like the camouflaged big bads in the jungle backdrop, it's a nice touch to really squeeze as many sprites as possible into the small cover space.
Thanks for voting! We'll see you next time for another round of Box Art Brawl.
