Sure, all the major console games have come out, but holiday travelers still need something to play. Check out this week's box art reviews, where we judge games by their covers, featuring newly released portable titles...
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"Dungeon Maker II: The Hidden War" (PSP)
What the Box Tells Us: A sword and a pick axe protrude out of a stone. A labyrinth, a castle and some mountains are shown in the background.
Pros: It looks like you'll be making labyrinth-laden dungeons with that sword and pick axe in hand. And calling it "The Hidden War" makes sense; if there's a war going on, I don't see it.
Cons: The box art designers have also hidden the excitement that this game may hold.
Love It or Leave It: Leave it.
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"Driver's Ed Portable" (DS)
What the Box Tells Us: Apparently, you can study to pass a driving test with your DS.
Pros: Clever use of road signs are used to display the game's title.
Cons: You can learn the tests for any state in the U.S. (which is pictured). The problem is that America is almost completely obstructed by the huge, aforementioned road signs.
Love It or Leave It: Leave it.
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"Left Brain Right Brain 2" (DS)
What the Box Tells Us: The two hands with styluses (styli?) are poking a brain.
Pros: It's very clear it's a brain game needing two hands.
Cons: But how do you hold the DS? Plus, it's another brain game box cover showing us a brain.
Love It or Leave It: Leave It.
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"Build-a-lot" (DS)
What the Box Tells Us: A mansion is for sale. Smaller houses, including one that's half-built, are in the background.
Pros: The cover gets right to the point. It also bears a seal that says it won "The Zeebys Craft Award for Most Innovative Game."
Cons: What's a "Zeebys Craft Award"? It certainly wouldn't win one for most innovative box art.
Love It or Leave It: Leave it.
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"C.O.R.E." (DS)
What the Box Tells Us: A person in a military-type armor wields a hefty gun.
Pros: It's apparently a military shooter for the DS. The intrigue is there.
Cons: But the Master Chief-like helmet strays into copycat territory.
Love It or Leave It: Leave it.
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