10 Cases Of Seriously Misguided Video Game Box Art

9. X-Man (Atari 2600)

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The Box Art: Don't make the mistake of thinking this is a game about the first ever X-Men character, though if you're still thinking such things after checking out the box cover, we suggest you seek out an expensive brain doctor who charges by the hour. X-Man is, simply put, a provocative sex-based game marketed specifically for those wishing to utilize their 8-bit consoles for more than just jumping holes and stomping on baddies. It's not too surprising that there's a bikini-clad woman on the cover, then. What is kind of surprising? The title character - X-Man, we presume - racing around a maze covering an erection with his hands. That's not all, of course: he's joined by a pair of scissors, a crab and a pair of oversized teeth, all of whom are presumably looking to grab some action of their own. The Pitch:
Gamex Executive: "Johnson, how's that game case design going for X-Man?" Johnson: "Well, I haven't exactly started it on it, sir. I'm having some trouble with some of the... uh... content." Gamex Executive: "Johnson, that game is going into production on Monday morning no matter what. I don't care if you slap a naked chick, an erection, a pair of scissors, a crab and a huge pair of teeth on the cover, get it done!" Johnson: "..."
 
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