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23 (tie). YsF JP Box - metalslug
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Originality: 6.25
Aesthetic: 6.75
Story: 5.75
Personal: 5.5
Average: 6.06

This cover manages to tell a story in an unconventional way, without relying on characters. While there's a hint of some angelic figure with wings in the lower right, it's not the primary focus of the cover. Instead, the cover employs a blend of colors and hints of random images, most obviously the castle in the upper left, to create a dreamlike vibe. It's virtually impossible to infer any specifics about the story from the picture, but it conveys a strong sense of atmosphere. And although I don't usually care for plot written out on the cover, there's an intriguing line here from an unknown character saying “In my time, I've wandered everywhere.” The cover makes me curious to learn more about the story, as a good cover should do.

I gave this cover a pretty high Aesthetic score because I think it's a really effective and attractive blend of colors. Even the logo in the center makes nice use of colors in tiled sections. And there's a lot to look at and take in. It's always nice to see an artist take chances like this.