3D Dot Game Heroes Loading Screens Recall Japanese Boxarts
From Software 3D Dot Game Heroes isn't ripping off paying tribute to just The Legend of Zelda; no, the game also gives a nod to dozens of other classics by recreating their Japanese packaging illustrations in its loading screens.
Along with recalling boxarts from popular video game series in Japan like Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy, the loading screens feature cover/cart scenes from games like Ghosts 'n Goblins, The Tower of Druaga, and Wizardry, as pointed out by Japanese blogger Maxell011 (NSFW images in the sidebar).
You can see more boxart and loading screen comparisons below:
Comments
I want to play this so bad!
Posted by: Wolfgang Wozniak | October 19, 2009 3:44 PM
Awesome! FROM Software continues to be RAD! I could only guess a couple before. :)
Posted by: Ujn Hunter | October 20, 2009 1:50 PM
Does anyone know what the final two entries are? The last one has a very compelling picture...
Posted by: Ted Brown | October 22, 2009 2:16 PM
the second to last game is Torneko no Daibōken: Fushigi no Dungeon, which our own john harris wrote about a while ago with a detailed playthrough diary: http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2007/07/play_taloons_mystery_dungeon_i.php
the last game is Portopia Renzoku Satsujin Jiken. both games are by the excellent Chunsoft.
Posted by: eric_c | October 22, 2009 3:51 PM