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Cursed Mountain cover art surfaces, lookin' creepy photo

Of you follow survival horror news, you're probably already aware of the bold statement I made about Cursed Mountain having the potential to become the best survival horror title of the year. I recently heard from Deep Silver in regards to the final box art for the title, and was rather surprised to see that instead of the demonic face as seen on the box on the official website, instead the art has been changed to protagonist Eric Simmons clawing his way away from a frightning-looking apparition (the full size art is in the gallery).

I have to admit I find this art a little less creepy than the face that graced the original announcement, but I still have confidence that this game could really deliver what I'm looking for. It's slated for an August 25th release date and is exclusive to the Nintendo Wii. Is it still on your do want list?

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Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2009 19:23
Holyetheline
That looks really creepy and appealing. I love it!
ProperlyParanoid's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2009 19:23
ProperlyParanoid
The art is nice, but the text... a little too red, I would say. But whatever, I'm looking foward to this game!
Puppy Licks's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2009 19:28
Puppy Licks
I formally request a Harry Mason style meme on this by the Dtoid staff pronto.
Naktu's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2009 19:28
Naktu
@Puppy Licks

OH GOD YES.
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2009 19:29
pedrovay2003
Oh man, I'm so ready for this game right now... I've been on a huge horror high recently. As for the cover, I agree about the text. Kinda makes it look cheap.
EdgyDude's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2009 19:30
EdgyDude
looks a far cry from the usual kiddie/family oriented covers of Wii games which is good IMHO, and yes, it's still in my 'do want' list, at least until reviews say otherwise
Arsenic13's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2009 19:31
Arsenic13
The text needs to be fixed. Looks like it was added on with paint.
Gen Eric Gui's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2009 19:31
Gen Eric Gui
I think this looks better as boxart than the face. Although somehow, the actual boxart looks like a generic budget game. I'm not entirely sure how I feel about it. Maybe they should play with the font some more.
Kyle MacGregor's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2009 19:32
Kyle MacGregor
Awesome Colette you're like a one stop for survival horror news on the Wii.I have a lot of 'do want' coming up this, Darkside Chronicles, Ju-On, Silent Hill, Deadspace Extraction. However, Cursed Mountain has been at the top of my list of titles to follow for the last year and it keeps looking better.

I'm digging this box art.
SnakeDude4Life's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2009 19:38
SnakeDude4Life
The only thing missing: The waggle QTE cue in the middle.

"Waggle to not get ghost raped"
yutt's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2009 20:21
yutt
For some reason the title and genre makes me think of "At the Mountain of Madness" by HP Lovecraft. If this game is at all Lovecraftian, I will certainly be taking a look.
bunnymud's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2009 20:50
bunnymud
Is that some Dennis Hopper?
ghets's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2009 21:07
ghets
Looks a lot better than the last cover i saw but the font and font color is still terrible!
Arch649's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2009 21:40
Arch649
Why does that look like Jack Thompson?
Drachula64's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2009 21:50
Drachula64
Please God let this be good. I'm starved for survival horror after that dissapointing romp RE5.
KaL YoshiKa's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2009 21:57
KaL YoshiKa
Yeah what is up with that text :/

Lovely not too ambiguous art.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2009 22:59
Sharpless
I was intrigued. Then, I saw it was for the Wii. Now, I am intrigued with a side of low expectations.
Necro BABS's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2009 23:17
Necro BABS
guy looks like he is going to get raped
Chicken008's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/10/2009 00:35
Chicken008
HHHNNNNNNNNGGGG

Boring type face.
Chronic Logic's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/10/2009 00:44
Chronic Logic
So, what's he reaching for?
DejaVu's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/10/2009 01:06
DejaVu
I hope the game is able to deliver what's expected - fine horror, atmosphere, story and good controls.
Sustenance's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/10/2009 02:19
Sustenance
Although the font sucks, something about this box art makes me very uncomfortable. The creepy thing doesn't seem affected by the cold at all, and our clutching protagonist (I declare 2009 the year of claw-hand survival horror protagonist) seems like he's stuck in one of those nightmares where someone's chasing you but you can't move.

Intrigued. Need to see more though.
Fanatism's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/10/2009 06:20
Fanatism
looks like a weird take on the 5th star wars movie.. D:
SilverSpy's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/22/2009 04:47
SilverSpy
Looking forward to this, I love horror games :)
There's a channel on YouTube here with all the trailers so far for the game.
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