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Snatch system art versus actual storyline

Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 5:02 pm
by RyuHayabusa
Now, keep in mind that I love Snatcher. It's easily one of my favorite games of all time. However, looking at the Snatch System artwork, I couldn't help but notice that it doesn't go along with what actually happens in the game. Take a look:

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Now, according to this, the Snatchers just steal people's skin and dress up in it themselves to take their place in society. According to the game, the skin is grown onto the Snatcher skeleton in the laboratory from scratch. Something isn't quite right here. Perhaps it's just an attempt at comedy or something, but it stuck out to me. I'm sure I'm not the first to notice this, but I didn't see a thread about it. Just thought I'd point it out.

Re: Snatch system art versus actual storyline

Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 5:37 pm
by Artemio
I scanned that image from the PCE magazine, and I believe it is only in one other place and presented in B&W.

I've always thought it is comedy, specifically since it is in SD style and has a tongue in cheek flavor.

Hence I don't think it is meant as serious within the game context.

Re: Snatch system art versus actual storyline

Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 8:01 pm
by el_ash
yeah this always had me thinking, since i knew SD was more of a comedy i just figured it was for "joke" purposes.

Re: Snatch system art versus actual storyline

Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 10:26 pm
by The Spoony Hou
RyuHayabusa wrote:Perhaps it's just an attempt at comedy or something...
Perhaps? Mister Hayabusa is a serious ninja.

Re: Snatch system art versus actual storyline

Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:08 am
by Solidé
It has to be comedy style, at least so i always tought about this picture.
Btw, i like this picture very much, one of my favourites... :P