What would you consider as being the best ever videogame covers of all time?
Also, which variations are better for certain games - PAL, NTSC U, or NTSC J?
Many games are knocked out in double quick time, and as a result, the companies don't really put much effort into their covers (Fifa games, for instance, are never going to ever be considered as all time great covers)
Other games have really awe-inspiring covers - Covers which knock you away and would make great full length posters! They scream "Buy this game just for the cover"
I often find I buy certain games simply because the cover artwork is amazing - I have also been known to buy multiple regional variants of certain games just so that I can have all the artwork (Final Fantasy games are a good example)
I'd like to nominate the PAL cover for Vandal Hearts II (PSone) first as being one of the best covers created. I love games with artwork instead of renders, and this is no exception. The cover is simply amazing!
Secondly, i'd nominate the American cover of Final Fantasy X (PS2) - This cover has served me well as a wallpaper on my PC for many years, and although I flirt with many others, I always find myself going back to this after a short period of time.
Lastly, i'll nominate the PAL cover of Space Channel 5 (DC) - I just can't get enough of Ulala, and this cover is just perfect as a phone wallpaper!
So what other covers, past or present, knock you away? What covers are exceptional, and not plain average? What covers should belong in an art gallery for eternity?