Box Maze

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"Box Maze" is a challenging 3D puzzle game where players navigate through maze-like levels made up of attached boxes. The objective is to move the box structures to reach the exit while collecting colored gems along the way. With increasing difficulty and complex level designs, players must use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to progress through each level.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 214 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

Simple yet addictive gameplay that keeps players engaged.
Varied levels with increasing difficulty provide a good challenge without becoming frustrating.
Pleasant soundtrack and clean art style enhance the overall experience.

Limited content and repetitive mechanics may reduce long-term appeal.
Minor technical issues and lack of multiplayer features detract from the overall enjoyment.
Many levels feel linear and lack variety, leading to a sense of monotony.

gameplay
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
60%
17%
The gameplay of "Box Maze" is characterized by its simple and addictive mechanics, making it accessible for casual players while gradually increasing in difficulty to maintain engagement. However, some users noted that the gameplay can become repetitive over time, which may detract from long-term enjoyment. Overall, the game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic flash games, though it suffers from limited content and design flaws.
- “The simplicity of the mechanics makes it accessible, but the difficulty ramps up in a way that keeps you engaged.”
- “Each level introduces new challenges and obstacles, keeping the gameplay fresh and interesting.”
- “Box Maze offers a simple yet addictive gameplay experience with its clean art style, pleasant soundtrack, and varied levels.”
- “I feel the gameplay mechanics can become repetitive after a while.”
- “However, the limited content and repetitive mechanics might reduce its long-term appeal.”
- “Poor gameplay, zero game design (bad levels, bad monsters, bad player, bad sound effects) - that's what you'll get.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
76%
10%
The graphics of Box Maze are characterized by a clean and minimalistic art style that enhances gameplay by allowing players to focus on puzzles. However, there are significant criticisms regarding the overall quality, with some users noting inconsistencies and a lack of customization options, leading to a perception of low-quality visuals that do not meet the expectations of PC gamers. While the vivid colors and cartoon-like graphics are appreciated by some, the overall execution leaves much to be desired.
- “The simplicity of the visuals makes it easy to focus on the puzzles and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The vivid colours are pleasant and the cartoon-like graphics make for hours of enjoyable gameplay.”
- “Box Maze offers a simple yet addictive gameplay experience with its clean art style, pleasant soundtrack, and varied levels.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- “There’s so much inconsistency with the graphics in Box Maze it’s hard to make sense of it as a whole.”
music
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
53%
8%
The music in the game is described as a pleasant and calming soundtrack that complements the gameplay, creating a relaxing atmosphere. However, some players find the repetitive chiptune track monotonous, noting that it can become tiresome over time. Overall, while the initial appeal of the 8-bit music is acknowledged, there are mixed feelings about its longevity and variety.
- “The music is calming and helps create a relaxing atmosphere as you navigate through the mazes.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Love the music, different themes, graphics and colors, and of course the cupcakes! :D”
- “The music is awful though (in my opinion).”
- “Music/sfx just about drove me crazy...”
- “There’s a chiptune soundtrack in this game, but it consists of only one track and it plays throughout the duration of the entire adventure.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with linear and long-winded level designs that can diminish enjoyment over time. While some recommend it for farming achievements, the repetitive nature and reliance on save/load mechanics to ease the grind detract from the overall experience, especially in a crowded genre.
- “However, there's hardly any of these kinds of levels and most of them are linear zig-zags trying to make as much use of the screen as possible in tedious and long-winding levels.”
- “Achievements were the only thing that kept me going after a while; thankfully, abusing the save/load game function can make the more tedious ones less annoying to obtain.”
- “Just don't expect to spend too much time in-game before it loses its charm and becomes tedious.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is praised for its inspirational message about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, resonating deeply with players. Reviewers highlight its impactful moral, suggesting that overcoming challenges leads to personal growth and unexpected outcomes. Overall, the narrative is rated highly, with a perfect score of 10/10.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “---{story}---10/10”
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atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by calming music that enhances the relaxing experience as players navigate through the mazes, contributing to an overall immersive environment.
- “The music is calming and helps create a relaxing atmosphere as you navigate through the mazes.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization practices in the industry are criticized for exploiting others' work, with developers frequently releasing low-quality, retro-style games as cash grabs on platforms like Steam, often using GameMaker Studio. This pattern raises ethical concerns about the integrity of the gaming market.
- “The industry has shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab, through this account or through closely linked/alt accounts.”
- “GameMaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users report experiencing minor technical issues related to stability, including occasional lag and glitches. These problems, while not game-breaking, can detract from the overall experience.
- “Personally, I encountered some minor technical issues, such as occasional lag or glitches.”
- “I experienced several minor technical issues, including lag and glitches that disrupted gameplay.”
- “The game suffers from minor technical issues, with frequent lag and glitches that can be frustrating.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers replayability through trading cards and 120 achievements, appealing primarily to completionists; however, these features may not be particularly engaging for all players.
- “There are trading cards and 120 achievements which can increase replayability for a completionist, but those don’t exactly excite me.”

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