Hate is a strong word, but if I´m in the minority with my opinion and have so strongly misinterpreted the feel of the game, feel free to disregard my opinion completely.
I loved the way you recaptured the feel of Maniac Mansion in Thimbleweed Park, if the box is where you stop it´s fine by me. I still like the game. If everyone else loves the box it sells and I can save money and you don´t need to worry about me.
That´s a different thing than tone. Bernard never scares anyone by putting a flashlight on his face in MM but that one image was a great declaration of style.
I personally like Octavi´s illustration of Delores more than this cover art. Also doesn´t happen in the game but the feel is more consistent in my opinion.