Brataccas, Roger Dean, Psygnosis

This early game from Liverpool’s Psygnosis is also one of its first to feature the incredible talents of the legendary Roger Dean. It’s not the most feature-packed of images and gives little away as to the contents of the game, which was derived from the remnants of Imagine’s failed megagame, Bandersnatch. What there is to see, however, is full of the sharp angles and futuristic themes that would drive Dean’s work throughout his career. The background is a mass of ornate lifeless trees and a grim cityscape, with the game’s odd and hard-to-read title reflecting the triangular nature of its lettering. To the right, in the foreground, sits a lone figure representing the player character, clad in striking red armour and topped with a helmet that betrays an almost robotic origin. While lacking in actual informative design to help potential buyers get an idea of what to expect in-game, this, like many of Dean’s images, is diverse and stylish enough to ensure gamers always knew they were purchasing a Psygnosis title.