Among the many differences that can be characterized video game cover In various markets, the Japanese version metal gear The 1998 case represents a particularly curious and well-known case. The graphics are generally similar compared to the North American version, but the main text is arranged vertically, which is an unusual solution even compared to other elements of the same pack. Why did you make this choice?
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Hideo KojimaThe original author explained that behind this seemingly weird choice, there is first of all a purpose: Attract potential buyers’ attention. Vertical text should stand out on store shelves and encourage people to pick up the package, perhaps just to get a better look at it, or even adjust it to what they think is the correct position.
Once the customer accepts the game, based on the logic behind the choice, it has been made An important step towards purchasing. Therefore, the uniqueness of the graphics is a sales strategy rather than an aesthetic choice.
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As Kojima himself explains, the problem is that many stores simply put write horizontallydisables the packaging selection. perhaps Xiao Le Mei He didn’t warn that it had to be placed vertically, or many people didn’t follow any instructions.
Nothing dramatic, considering Metal Gear Solid was still a huge success.