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Artist's Corner => Universal Game Case Covers => Topic started by: NWArchivist on May 03, 2014, 11:46:00 PM

Title: Just Some Scans - #31: ClayFighter
Post by: NWArchivist on May 03, 2014, 11:46:00 PM
Hello.

Here are some scans I'd like to share with the community.  Feedback and questions are welcome.

Thumbnails link to 300dpi versions of each cover.  In consideration of quality vs size trade-offs, images are saved as 64% (an homage to N64) JPEGs.

More scans will come as time goes on.  Please enjoy.

#31. ClayFighter  -  Sega Genesis
This is the first scan shared that was done with a new set of techniques I've been developing since last I posted in 2015.  Colors and definition are as close as possible to the original.

(http://thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/clayfighter-genesis-thumb.jpg) (http://thesimm.org/temp/scans/clayfighter-genesis-web.jpg)


#30. Final Fight  -  Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The main artwork has a lot of orange going on.  The dude on the right looks like a jacked Magnum PI, no?

(http://thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/final_fight_snes-web.jpg) (http://thesimm.org/temp/scans/final_fight_snes-web.jpg)


#29. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade  -  Nintendo Entertainment System
There was an impossible amount of film grain and fuzziness due to the cover being taken from a movie frame.  I did the best I could!

(http://thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/last_crusade_nes-web.jpg) (http://thesimm.org/temp/scans/last_crusade_nes-web.jpg)


#28. Taz-Mania  -  Sega GameGear
Was a bit rough around the edges.

(http://thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/taz_gg-web.jpg) (http://thesimm.org/temp/scans/taz_gg-web.jpg)


#27. Sonic the Hedgehog 2  -  Sega GameGear
Due to the box being printed with so much purple, it gave the rest of the image a slightly purple tone.  This has been corrected.

(http://thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/sonic_2_gg-web.jpg) (http://thesimm.org/temp/scans/sonic_2_gg-web.jpg)


#26. Pac-Man [Unlicensed]  -  Nintendo Entertainment System
Who knew Pac-Man wore a hat and had deep blue eyes?  Inky's facial expression is ludicrous.  Relatively solid scan over all.

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/pacman-tengen-web.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/pacman-tengen-web.jpg)


#25. Lemmings  -  Super Nintendo Entertainment System
There was a significant amount of sticker residue on this cover.  "It's been taken care of."

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/lemmings-snes.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/lemmings-snes.jpg)


#24. Shadowrun  -  Super Nintendo Entertainment System
This was a particularly trying cover.  There were a significant number of scratches.  Remedied for your enjoyment.

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/shadowrun-snes-300.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/shadowrun-snes-300.jpg)


#23. Final Fantasy II  -  Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Even though this is mostly one solid color, it was very messy.  Came out great in the end though.

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/ff-ii-snes-300.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/ff-ii-snes-300.jpg)


#22. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past  -  Super Nintendo Entertainment System
I declare #9F8A5B to be "Zelda Gold" henceforth.

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/lozalttp-300.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/lozalttp-300.jpg)


#21. Battletoads  -  Nintendo Entertainment System
The color saturation is a bit higher than one might expect.  It is a faithful representation of the intensity of the box's colors.

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/battletoads-nes-box.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/battletoads-nes-box.jpg)


#20. Ecco: The Tides of Time  -  Sega Genesis
I really like Boris Vallejo's style.  The contours and color choices are a treat.

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/ecco-tides-of-time.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/ecco-tides-of-time.jpg)


#19. Halo 2  -  Microsoft Xbox
This one came out surprisingly well.  Master Chief just screams heroism.

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/halo-2-web.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/halo-2-web.jpg)


#18. Ogre Battle  -  Sony Playstation
(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/ogre-battle-300-web.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/ogre-battle-300-web.jpg)


#17. Street Fighter II: Special Champion Edition  -  Sega Genesis
Everything came out rather well on this one.  You'll notice the splotches on the 'S' on the main logo...
I went back and forth on keeping them.  Considering they're on the spine and back logos as well, I chose to keep them.

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/street-fighter-ii-web.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/street-fighter-ii-web.jpg)


#16. Pitfall!  -  Atari VCS
Lots of solid colors on this cover.

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/pitfall-web.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/pitfall-web.jpg)


#15. Sesame Street: Big Bird's Speak & Spell  -  Nintendo Entertainment System
My box was really beat up, but you'd never know.  "Can you tell me how to get..."

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/big-bird-speak-spell-web.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/big-bird-speak-spell-web.jpg)


#14. ToeJam & Earl  -  Sega Genesis
Solid outcome.  Groovy.

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/toejam-earl-300-web.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/toejam-earl-300-web.jpg)


#13. Twisted Metal  -  Sony Playstation
Clowns.  Straight forward cover.  Longbox games are so pretty!

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/twisted-metal-longbox-300-web.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/twisted-metal-longbox-300-web.jpg)


#12. Final Fantasy X  -  Sony Playstation 2
I really like the color choices used on this cover.  It's also a great game.

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/ffx-300-web-1.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/ffx-300-web-1.jpg)


#11. Shining Force  -  Sega Genesis
A decent scan.  The main cover art is slightly desaturated and has a blue-ish hue.  I chose to maintain these attributes.

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/shin-force-web.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/shin-force-web.jpg)


#10. Enter the Matrix  -  Microsoft Xbox
This was a holographic cover -- pretty difficult to replicate.  Printed colors came out reasonably well though.  Enjoy.

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/enter-matrix-web.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/enter-matrix-web.jpg)


#9. Gotcha!  -  Commodore 64/128
This one was a request.  The box was essentially pristine.

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/gotcha-web.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/gotcha-web.jpg)


#8. Sonic the Hedgehog 2  -  Sega Genesis
It was a pleasure doing this one.  Colors are great.  You'll notice that the grey checkerboard in the background fades closer to the middle.  It is the only color which does it and it is a print defect.

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/sonic2-web.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/sonic2-web.jpg)


#7. Ecco the Dolphin  -  Sega Genesis
This image is dark, but that's how it is on the actual cover.  Please enjoy.

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/ecco-03-access.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/ecco-03-access.jpg)


#6. Mortal Kombat  -  Sega Genesis
Relatively straight forward.  Nothing too out of the ordinary.

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/mortalkombat-derivative.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/mortalkombat-derivative.jpg)


#5. Streets of Rage 2  -  Sega Genesis
This one had a million tiny problems.  The printer must have been on the fritz and there were SO MANY imperfections.  The majority were taken care of.

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/sor-2-genesis-1.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/sor-2-genesis-1.jpg)


#4. Final Fantasy VII  -  Sony Playstation
This one took a few tries and will likely never be perfect thanks to the printer they used.  The main image of Cloud is also blurry to begin with.

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/ff-vii.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/ff-vii.jpg)


#3. X-Men  -  Sega Genesis
Reasonably straight forward.  The background red "explode" made it difficult to discern the blemishes.

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/xmen-genesis.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/xmen-genesis.jpg)


#2. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City  -  Sony Playstation 2
This had to be my favorite game in the series.  Quite an easy edit considering the solid colors.

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/gtavc-ps2-scan.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/gtavc-ps2-scan.jpg)


#1. Epic Mickey  -  Nintendo Wii
Cheers, Warren.

(http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/thumb/epic-mickey-wii-300.jpg) (http://www.thesimm.org/temp/scans/epic-mickey-wii-300.jpg)
Title: Re: Scans from Seattle
Post by: Oobgarm on May 04, 2014, 12:05:14 AM
Those look amazing.
Title: Re: Scans from Seattle
Post by: shenske on May 04, 2014, 12:06:33 AM
Very nice work and welcome to the site. Yours scanning and clean up is appreciated.   ;D

Those are much better than our current covers in the database.
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=1798
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=3235
Title: Re: Scans from Seattle - #25: Lemmings (SNES)
Post by: NWArchivist on December 15, 2014, 01:03:18 AM
Images moved to a more reliable host.
Title: Re: Scans from Seattle - #26: Pac-Man [Unlicensed] (NES)
Post by: NWArchivist on May 18, 2015, 12:29:33 AM
Two GameGear scans added.
Title: Re: Scans from Seattle - #29: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - #30: Final Fight
Post by: NWArchivist on June 18, 2022, 05:02:32 PM
Added a new cover after a zillion years with new techniques used.

Strongly considering removing the old scans, most of which are over saturated and too blurry.