The NA version, that is.
Early Mega Man box art — specifically the North American versions of Mega Man box art — are infamous for being a bit, well, off. And we’re being exceptionally generous when we say ‘a bit’; the NA cover used for the original game is renowned for being one of the worst examples of video game box art ever created and even Capcom designers themselves have been known to voice their dismay at the decisions made in those early NES days. We’d beg to differ that it’s the worst box art ever, although there’s no denying it is absolutely atrocious.
By the time Mega Man 3 rolled around, things had settled down a bit and the North American Mega Man adorning the 8-bit classic’s cover is much closer to the Rockman we know and love. Sure, his face is a little impish, but compared to 1 and 2, it’s close to being acceptable.
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