Rumor: Amazon reveals Metal Gear Solid 4 US, Europe box art [update]
by Ross Miller 
{ Apr 7th 2008 at 12:30PM }
Amazon's US and German sites have new box art for Konami's upcoming Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. The US site features a rather close-up shot of Old Snake, while the German site features a more artistic portrait.
The Europe box art was also "confirmed" by some press agency speaking to PS3-Talk.de, whose message was then given to videogaming247. If we sound skeptical, it's because retailers don't typically have the best track record, and neither do sources from various degrees removed.
We've contacted Konami for more information. In the meantime, check out the first in what promises to be the best video game series ever: Metal Gear Selleck: Guns of the Private Eye.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Kayel @ Apr 7th 2008 12:38PM
That is some damn ugly box art
FOXHOUND @ Apr 7th 2008 2:09PM
"We can't all enjoy everything."
Anyway, I was kind of hoping they'd either use the "dissolve" artwork(recently released as a wallpaper DL on the PSN store) or maybe the one with Old Snake knelt infront of himself wearing the octocamo hood and solid eye(see below for link).
http://ui12.gamespot.com/1355/snake22_4.jpg
Kayel @ Apr 7th 2008 3:06PM
I'd rather see a simple box art like the original MGS. At this point, the series is so well established that it doesn't really need anything special from it's box art to get attention. The stylized art they've done for MGS in the past has been great, and the simple cover for MGS2 was really good too, but I don't generally think that cover art that shows realism like the US version looks good. The European one is better, and I like the foxhound tick, but I still think something a little more simple would suit the series better.
Fosssil @ Apr 7th 2008 12:39PM
The European cover piques my interest more; I like the artistic style.
Babel @ Apr 7th 2008 1:25PM
Gotta agree with you. The high definition moustache bristles just don't do it for me.
Hashbrown Hunter @ Apr 7th 2008 1:28PM
I like how the European box art is similar to older ones, but it's still unique compared to the them.
But I'd prefer the US box art more, just because I think it's completely different from older MGS games and thats the whole point of the game. The fact that it is extremely different from those and also because it's (supposedly) the last in the series.
"I don't speak English, I speak American!"
vgxtremist @ Apr 7th 2008 3:43PM
I've always gone for the artistic feel for games when it comes to covers, and this one is a clear cut example.
Eh @ Apr 7th 2008 8:47PM
Yes, like usual the US gets by far the worst looking and most commercial looking box art. Other countries always take a more artistic approach, the US versions look like they are designed by some 60 year old CEO wanting to make sure no consumer out there gets confused and kills themselves from choking on their own stupidity because they cant figure out its a MGS game. The american one just has no taste and is very "safe" and typical of people who are scared of customers not understanding the product, its a disgrace to such an important game.
Japan's version will probably be the best, they usually go for a very simple and nice looking design with a lot of whitespace.
James @ Apr 7th 2008 12:40PM
Screw MGS4... its all about GTA4!
Van Faulk @ Apr 7th 2008 12:43PM
You have no taste in games whatsoever.
WiiSports Machine...Fernandos in disguise PSN: Killjebus @ Apr 7th 2008 12:48PM
Its all about MGS4 and GTA4 till R2 and Gears2 and probably KZ2 come out.
Eric @ Apr 7th 2008 12:49PM
Simply because someone enjoys playing different games doesn't mean they have a "bad" taste in video games. If anything, you have a horrible taste in video games because a large majority of gamers would rather play GTA IV than MGS4.
DangerMouse @ Apr 7th 2008 12:54PM
Screw MGS4... it's all about SMB2!
xFenixKnightx @ Apr 7th 2008 1:03PM
@ Van Faulk
http://www.gamesradar.com/f/hes-finished-grand-theft-auto-iv/a-2008040412432960029
Says Hi
rv @ Apr 7th 2008 1:11PM
Screw all other games and hail to baby bust a move!
Hashbrown Hunter @ Apr 7th 2008 1:30PM
2's > 4's
Bleu @ Apr 7th 2008 3:24PM
Please dont say that they are both gonna be AAA games please dont do that bro! I am getting both you should too!
Liquid Ocelot (call me Liquid) @ Apr 7th 2008 3:33PM
You're all morons. They're both amazing, get over yourselves.
WhatIsThatThing @ Apr 7th 2008 4:49PM
Screw the rules, I have money!
Kendall B @ Apr 7th 2008 12:42PM
I was sort of hoping for the art on the Saga 2 disc.
Count Noobula @ Apr 7th 2008 12:46PM
I like the Euro box art. It reminds me of the main menu from MGS1. It is also in line with the art from the metal gear series. I seriously hope that is the box art for the US Collectors edition.
Sidebuster @ Apr 7th 2008 12:50PM
/minor emo moment
I am still beating myself up for not waiting for(didn't even know about)the special MGS4 PS3. SON OF A...
/minor emo moment
Anyways I like the European box art more than I like the ugly up close shot of snake. you can see that they are trying for the graphics whores. The other art fits the style of the series (and the 1,2,3 collection I have).
StrangeBum @ Apr 7th 2008 1:33PM
I've gotta stick with you on that one. The European box-art looks way more stylistically in tune with the other games in the series. And I prefer that over the for 'graphics whores' cover, as you put so delicately.
Also, just having the Foxhound symbol on the cover makes me like it just that little tiny bit more, I seriously love that symbol
=P
MinimumWageNinja @ Apr 7th 2008 12:55PM
I prefer the European box art better because it matches my newly purchased Essential Collection box art more. However, that doesn't mean I don't like the U.S.'s. Simply just Snake's face is a perfect portrayal of a war torn and aged face for a final chapter.
Sidebuster @ Apr 7th 2008 12:58PM
I didn't even think of it that way. That is why it is called art I guess...
xFenixKnightx @ Apr 7th 2008 12:57PM
This one blows them both outta the water!
http://www.thebitbag.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/mgs4.jpg
/FLAMESHIELD!!!
Alex @ Apr 7th 2008 1:08PM
Ouch, that was below the belt. What the hell, I laughed.
Matt B @ Apr 7th 2008 1:09PM
This one is better:
http://www.sonydefenseforce.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/mgs41.jpg
:P
xFenixKnightx @ Apr 7th 2008 1:36PM
I bet you've been saving that one huh Matt? lulz! I guess the 360 owners will forgive that when...
Metal Gear Solid 4: "Weapons" of The Patriots
Arrives on 360. =P
Sir Fidlious Wong (Zeon Defense Force) @ Apr 7th 2008 2:11PM
Yo Fenix, you got your beta key for MGSO?
xFenixKnightx @ Apr 7th 2008 2:33PM
No, I havent even pre-ordered this. But thats another one of the reasons Im getting it. MGO!! You got yours?
Matt B @ Apr 7th 2008 3:25PM
You have seen that one yet fenix? It's kind of old. I should have my beta key tomorrow. :)
Kodros @ Apr 7th 2008 4:10PM
I like the US version better too. It's more serious and dramatic.
Sir Fidlious Wong (Zeon Defense Force) @ Apr 7th 2008 3:51PM
Yeah, I got my beta key ready to roll.
Hyams @ Apr 7th 2008 4:41PM
Are people still arguing over this shit? I lost interest in the 'PS3 EXCLUSIVE OR NOT!1!!!?/???' thing ages ago.
Vidikron (FU) @ Apr 7th 2008 12:58PM
I'm going to go against the flow and say I like the US box art better. Not sure why... the art on the other one simply doesn't strike me in any way.
xFenixKnightx @ Apr 7th 2008 1:05PM
Im with you, the other one just looks like another MG game. The US version looks like a Limited Edition or something of that nature. +1 for the US version =)
Sir Fidlious Wong (Zeon Defense Force) @ Apr 7th 2008 2:14PM
I like the US one just because it remembers what side of the face the eye patch is on. That, and the Europe version, depsite being the drawn version, lacks the delicate use of markers and and ink that the previous versions. It's much more vibrant, harsh, and lacks the subtle movements normally found in the artists hand.
Phizzy @ Apr 7th 2008 2:27PM
No, the US version is the one that gets it wrong. Watch any of the trailers to see which eye the patch is on. You're probably thinking of Naked Snake's eyepatch. They're not the same person, you know.
Trev @ Apr 7th 2008 3:16PM
He's just not wearing the Solid Eye in the US cover. He doesn't get it in game until he meets up with Otacon's MG mk2. The US box art is just an image of Snake sans eye patch.
Phizzy @ Apr 7th 2008 3:23PM
Heh, I was just coming back to say that.
that guy @ Apr 7th 2008 1:02PM
I'm excited for this game.
Trev @ Apr 7th 2008 1:16PM
I like the European cover, but I've always liked Shinkawa's concept art and style. The extra detail on the US cover isn't bad and definitely looks less constrained layout-wise; the logos on the EU version really box in the image of Snake.
I'll take the open layout of the US version and the Shinkawa art of the EU version on my special edition, thanks.
NATO_Duke @ Apr 7th 2008 1:18PM
Did anyone else expect the box to have anything other than a close-up of his face on it? Honestly - the box looks exactly like what I would have expected.
Rob @ Apr 7th 2008 1:27PM
Who cares about the bloody package. It's about the game, not what the game comes in.
StrangeBum @ Apr 7th 2008 1:37PM
You seem to be new here.
In joystiq land, the flamewars must always commence, even if that means on the box-art of a huge game. I'm with you though, while I do personally like the EU art more, I don't really care when it comes down to it.
I just want the effin game!
kbomb1upc @ Apr 7th 2008 1:26PM
I wish this game would have a Zone of Enders 3 demo inside it...One of my favorite PS2 series.
StrangeBum @ Apr 7th 2008 1:36PM
Awww yes, I remember the ZoE 2 demo when it came around on the PS2. I too loved that series, very well done games.
Maybe Kojima will start to work on it a bit more now that MGS4 is starting to wrap up. One can only hope (for that or maybe a new Boktai)!
kbomb1upc @ Apr 7th 2008 2:25PM
The only thing I hope for with the ZOE series is more depth. The games were fast pace and fun but they way too short. When you really got a hang of all the flying and weapons, the game was over. A side note, I miss the days of great boss fights, I think ZOE had some of the best boss fights on the PS2.
RDX @ Apr 7th 2008 2:00PM
The Euro one is way cooler. Why does it seem that American box art is stripped of all style?