The document discusses the cover art design of 6 zombie-themed video games: State of Decay, Survival Instincts, Dead Island, Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare, The Last of Us, and Dead Rising 3. It analyzes design elements like color palette, characters, environments, and text styling used on each cover and how they convey the game's theme and tone. Key aspects highlighted include the use of gloomy colors, zombie enemies, post-apocalyptic settings, and bold text to portray danger and imply the goal is survival in a hostile world overrun by the undead.

2. This game cover is from the game State of Decay. The cover portrays
bright but gloomy colours from orange to dark blue. In addition, the
cover shows zombies hunting down the survivors as the survivors fight
them off from a gas station roof top.
This type of image has been used to create tension and implies that the
game is based in an apocalypse. Also, it shows that the zombies will hunt
you down and that escaping will be tough.
Also the type of text used for the title is bold to make the text stand out
and simple to read. The text is also black to show that this game is
hardcore and going to be a hard game to play.

3. This is the game cover used for the game Survival Instincts. The colours used
are gloomy and creepy looking with an environment looking like open fields.
Also, there is a barn in the back which looks abandoned and mysterious. The
2 characters look like a team from the image used.
In addition, the 2 people in the game cover are from an apocalyptic TV series
named The Walking Dead, and these 2 are the main characters I the game.
These 2 characters are well known to live in an apocalyptic world and so
using them both in this game portrays the game will be based in a zombie
apocalypse in which the player will have to survive.
The text used is Bold and the words “THE WALKING DEAD” are bold to
portray that this game is made by AMC who sponsor The Walking Dead.
Also, the text is underlined with what looks to be blood to imply the game is
going to be based around killing zombies and even people.

4. This game cover is from the game Dead Island. The cover shows
zombies on what looks to be a beach during a storm. The zombie in
front looks like he is in pain, meaning he may have been a guy a
few minutes before but now he is turning into a zombie.
The title is bold and in the colour Red to portray blood and horror.
Also, the I for Island is replaced with a zombie like figure. The
scenery looks dramatic and bizarre and this makes the game look
more threatening.
The palm tree used behind the title text also portrays that the
game will be based around beach lands and hotels and even the
ocean. This gives the viewer an idea then of the environment of the
game as well as style.

5. This game cover is from the game Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare. The
zombie used on the cover is the main character in the game and it shows him as a
zombie. The zombie looks menacing with worms hanging out of its eye and its mouth is
shredded probably from eating humans.
The colours used are bright but in some areas jet black. The bright colours make the
headstones and background zombies stand out. Also the stars in the background
portray the American flag, meaning the game will be based in the USA.
The title of the game is brightly coloured so that it stands out, With slime like effects
dripping from the title text. Also, the image of the main character as a zombie creates
tension as this could be a hint to whether he dies or not in the game.

6. This game cover is from the game The Last of Us. The colours used are
bright and in some areas darker to show that no matter where they are
they will not be safe. The front cover shows a father and daughter
travelling together through a city street filed with what seems to be swamp
like water.
Considering they are looking backwards, this tells us that something or
someone is following them. This creates tension and questioning.
The text is large and stands out with capital letters and white text. Also,
the environment they are in looks eerie and treacherous on foot implying
that the location is a bad place to be.

7. This game cover is from the game Dead Rising 3. The colours used in
the cover are gloomy and dark, but the fire in the image stand out
clearly. The fire seems to make the zombies stand out more e.g. put
lighting on them.
The main character in shown holding a sledge hammer facing many
zombies. The environment looks like the city outskirts as you can see
large city like buildings in the background. The cover creates an eerie
mood from the grey and dark colours used
The text stands out and the letter 3 is the colour red to represent blood
and even death. Also, the bright coloured text for Dead Rising is used to
portray the dead rising.

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