25 Greatest Video Game Box Art Of All Time

22. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (PS2)

Choosing between these two examples was impossible. They’re each attempting something completely dissimilar, and they're each achieving their ambitions splendidly, albeit entirely differently. Honestly, it’s just a matter of personal preference. The European version (on the right) is minimalist but effective, as well as completely eye-catching, emphasising the central protagonist in striking fashion, stripping away everything but the barest of essentials.

The North American version (on the left) is more eventful by comparison, but manages to encapsulate several core components of the gameplay and narrative, including the stealth, as well as the jungle setting – all without cluttering the image too excessively with superfluous details. In the end, it's up to you which does a better job.