Iconic:

Denotation- Lara Croft holding a weapon looking confident and strong

Connotation- She is dangerous, deadly and capable of killing. She also shows stereotypical male features.

Indexical:

Denotation- She is wielding two pistols

Connotations: Guns link to death war and conflict suggesting violence is in the game

Symbolic:

Denotation- There are multiple company and brands on the cover

Connotation- Shows who made the game and what gaming product you can play it on.

GAME COVER SEMIOTIC ANALYSIS – TECHNICAL CODES​

GAME COVER SEMIOTIC ANALYSIS – SEMIC CODES​