Blackbox

About

Blackbox is a single player simulation game. It was developed by TRT World and was released on March 24, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

Blackbox is an emotional rollercoaster ride through the childhood memories of Sami, a Syrian boy, who shares personal stories of happiness and joy intertwined with unspeakable moments of sadness and remorse.

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Single-Player

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91%Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

graphics1 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Blackbox offers a unique and engaging puzzle experience that challenges players to think creatively and interact with their devices in unconventional ways.
The game enhances logical thinking and creativity, making it a memorable and original mobile puzzle.
Players feel a sense of accomplishment when solving the puzzles, akin to being a detective unraveling a complex mystery.

Some puzzles can be extremely challenging, requiring significant patience and potentially leading players to seek solutions online, which detracts from the enjoyment of solving them independently.
The game lacks clear instructions or hints, which may frustrate some players who prefer more guidance.
Certain puzzles may demand a level of interaction with the device that could be cumbersome or unintuitive for some users.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features interactive elements and offers players choices in conversations, enhancing engagement and decision-making within the game.
- “The gameplay features interactive elements and offers choices in conversations, enhancing player engagement.”
- “The mechanics are smooth and intuitive, making it easy to immerse yourself in the experience.”
- “The variety of gameplay options keeps each session fresh and exciting, encouraging exploration and experimentation.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring additional lives to effectively progress.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised as a moving piece of historical artwork, highlighting their artistic quality and emotional impact.
- “A moving piece of historical artwork.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews for the "story" aspect are minimal and lack detail, with users questioning the presence or quality of the narrative. Overall, there seems to be uncertainty or dissatisfaction regarding the story's development or significance in the game.