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Nick C on 6/4/2019 7:34 PM · Permalink · Report
Hi All!
I have endeavored on a quest to collect, document, and curate all PC games that have come in non-standard packaging, and I need your help! A few things first:
What qualifies it as Odd/Unique? It must be packaged in either of these ways: a) non-square/rectangle standard box, b) if it does come in standard box, it must be unique in some way (window cutouts for viewing art/cd/box textures), c) unusual packing (tin can, wooden box, with a matchbox car, etc). This whittles down the list significantly.
Where does the list start and end?? I have tracked some of these as far back as 1985, and need help filling in the gaps; there just simply arent enough resources for discovery and documentation! As long as it was played on a computer system of any type (no consoles), I am collecting it. I am aware of newer games (2010's and forward), because they are documented and advertised everywhere; not as hard to find and I am adding them to my list as I go.
Resources: I am part of a group on facebook that collects big box PC games, as well as part of other forums - which are where I was able to get a bunch of these. I have also started scouring Indeigogo/Kickstarter and have added some that I know are there, too. This is where I come to you, Reddit! If you know of any games that can be added to the list, OR know of a resource that can assist in my research, I would be greatly appreciative!
Please see my current list below: https://i.redd.it/5rtrtui30l131.png
Thanks so much!!
Dae (7217) on 6/6/2019 2:03 AM · edited · Permalink · Report
You're at least missing Gender Wars. Can take pictures if you want.
I've also seen pictures of Settlers 2 (Gold Edition, probably even the original) with a box similar to Albion and Archimedean Dynasty.
Also the X-Car box came with a clear rectangular plastic shell around the X.
EDIT: Just remembered that although the front cover is a fold, the way everything is held inside is very unique in The Humans.
Plok (221183) on 6/6/2019 3:00 PM · Permalink · Report
Dungeon Keeper 2 (Special Edition) - cage-like box with a Horned Reaper figurine
Unique Borg cube variant of the Star Trek: Voyager - Elite Force (Collector's Edition) (not all releases were like this)
Danfer (33513) on 6/6/2019 4:25 PM · edited · Permalink · Report
The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield https://cdn.mobygames.com/user/17133395-image.jpg
Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger (Premiere Pack)
Rwolf (23399) on 6/8/2019 7:23 PM · Permalink · Report
Kingdom O'Magic; UK version: Outer box is inverse-wedge shaped, with a square cutout in the center, where a smaller paper box holding the media is inserted.
https://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/kingdom-o-magic/cover-art
Flight Unlimited: The word 'FLIGHT' in the title is cutout on the outer box front scenery, and a false bottom with a copy of the same scenery is fastened to the inside of the cutout, giving a 3D impression through the text.
https://www.mobygames.com/game/flight-unlimited/cover-art/gameCoverId,1051/
Dae (7217) on 7/10/2019 6:53 AM · Permalink · Report
Another one is the DOS version of Supreme Warrior. Check the scans.
