15 Worst Video Game Box Arts Of This Generation

5. Pokémon Sword/Shield

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The box art for the eighth generation of Nintendo's critter compendium quest is not necessarily bad as such, but speaks volumes about the corners cut during its development. It's just so utterly lazy, basically official art of the mascots on a swirly background, with the game's logo slapped on top. It's almost as if Pokémon Sword and Shield were a little rushed...

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