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A Game About Boxes

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81%Game Brain Score
story, emotional
grinding, gameplay
95% User Score Based on 37 reviews

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A Game About Boxes is a single player platformer game. It was developed by ACardboardBox and was released on January 28, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

A Game About Boxes My entry for the  Playmakers September Gamejam!!! Theme:  Summoning The Life Of A Box: The Life Of A Box is a game where you'll come to appreciate and understand that boxes are the greatest thing ever made by anyone ever. You are given the ability to summon boxes from the ether and given the ability to learn of their culture. I hope you enjoy! ps. I'm writing this a…

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews
story2 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and charming puzzle experience with a relaxing, peaceful atmosphere that many players appreciate.
  • It features clever secrets and boundary-breaking gameplay that provide satisfaction and surprise when discovered.
  • Short and sweet with a promising future for the developer, it is accessible and enjoyable, with some players finding it life-changing.
  • The game has some technical issues like character invisibility and glitches that may confuse players about what's intentional or a bug.
  • Certain sections can be frustrating due to unpredictable or inconsistent outcomes, causing repeated restarts.
  • The game is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more levels or content to extend the experience.
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is a mostly charming and simple narrative centered on a man and his family separated across time. While not the game's standout feature, some praise its story-driven gameplay as impactful and reminiscent of acclaimed titles like The Last of Us.

    • “The story of a man and his family, broken apart for a time beyond time.”
    • “It's a (mostly) cute story game with a simple gimmick, but it's not bad.”
    • “Not to mention the revolutionary story-driven gameplay that rivals The Last of Us, which is the least notable of this game's glory.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game delivers a deeply emotional experience, evoking unique and profound feelings of safety and personal challenge that resonate on a human level unlike any other game.

    • “This game truly tested me as a human and made me feel things that no other game has ever made me feel before.”
    • “It made me feel as if I was laden in safe, secure, cardboard arms.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is a mix of clever and confusing moments, blending boundary-pushing comedy with occasional frustration. It offers a unique, if sometimes polarizing, comedic experience.

    • “The game is equally brilliant & baffling, boundary-breaking & excruciating, and funny & frustrating.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game evokes mixed feelings: players find satisfaction in overcoming challenges through persistence, but frustration arises when repeated failures send them back to earlier points, especially in difficult areas like the gloomy forest section. This cycle of trial and error can be both rewarding and exasperating.

  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are widely praised for their hyper-realistic and stunning quality, impressing both users and critics to the point of awarding exceptionally high scores.

    • “With the most amazing and hyper-realistic graphics known to mankind, critics around the globe have been inclined to start giving out scores above 100/100.”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its revolutionary, story-driven approach that stands out as a key strength, comparable to top-tier titles like The Last of Us.

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A Game About Boxes is a platformer game.

A Game About Boxes is available on PC and Windows.

A Game About Boxes was released on January 28, 2026.

A Game About Boxes was developed by ACardboardBox.

A Game About Boxes has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked A Game About Boxes for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

A Game About Boxes is a single player game.

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