I have little connection rught now so I haven’t read everything, but I would say I like stuff that is clear what game it is from a glance. I don’t mind Absence of Law’s cover! It gives a clear design and style immediately. It might be simple but it’s recongisable.
I think Never Gives Up Her Dead has incredible cover art. It’s incredible and gives such a mood while not feeling like the text clashes with the art.
I definitely agree, the old Varicella art is better IMO.
I made this post for IFComp 2024 rating artwork: In Which Max Fog's Tiny Reviews Only Study Blurbs & Cover Art
I think the art in each review is now not visible: you can click on the image and it should show the artwork on IFDB (if it hasn’t been changed).