Box Maze

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 107 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

Box Maze offers simple yet addictive gameplay that keeps players engaged with its well-designed mazes and progressive difficulty.
The game features a clean art style and pleasant soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience while navigating through the levels.
With 100 levels and 170 achievements, Box Maze provides a good amount of content for casual gamers and achievement hunters alike.

The game suffers from limited content and repetitive mechanics, which can lead to boredom after extended play.
Many players have reported minor technical issues, such as lag and poor level design, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
The lack of multiplayer features and the simplistic nature of the gameplay may not appeal to those seeking a more challenging or innovative experience.

gameplay
30 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 mechanics 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.”
- “The gameplay is hindered by limited content and repetitive mechanics, which 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.”
- “The only gripe I have with the short and simple gameplay is the lack of variety in enemies.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
71%
14%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a clean and minimalistic art style that enhances the puzzle-solving experience, though some users find the visuals inconsistent and lacking in detail. While the simplicity is appreciated by some, others criticize the low-quality graphics and lack of customization options, leading to a less impressive visual experience for a PC game. Overall, the graphics receive mixed reviews, with some enjoying the vibrant colors and cartoon-like aesthetics, while others feel they fall short of expectations.
- “The simplicity of the visuals makes it easy to focus on the puzzles and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The art style is clean and minimalistic, which suits the game well.”
- “The vivid colors are pleasant, and the cartoon-like graphics make for hours of enjoyable gameplay.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- “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.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
44%
17%
The music in the game is described as a pleasant and calming soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, particularly with its 8-bit chiptune style. However, opinions are mixed; while some players find it enjoyable and fitting, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety, with some even finding it annoying over time. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the atmosphere, but its limited range may detract from long-term enjoyment.
- “The music is calming and helps create a relaxing atmosphere as you navigate through the mazes.”
- “The soundtrack is pleasant and complements the gameplay nicely.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Despite the comically awful level design, painful controls, and endlessly boring soundtrack, I actually kinda enjoy this game.”
- “The music is awful though (in my humble opinion).”
- “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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with linear and repetitive level designs that diminish enjoyment over time. While achievements provide some motivation, the overall experience can feel monotonous, especially in a genre filled with similar offerings.
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
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 it encourages resilience in the face of challenges. Overall, it receives a perfect score for its compelling narrative.
- “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”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The atmosphere is characterized by calming music that enhances the relaxing experience of navigating through the mazes, complemented by appealing graphics.
- “The music is calming and helps create a relaxing atmosphere as you navigate through the mazes.”
- “The atmosphere is immersive, drawing you into the world with its stunning visuals and sound design.”
- “Every element contributes to a rich atmosphere that enhances the overall gaming experience.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization practices in the industry are criticized for exploiting creators by flooding platforms like Steam with low-quality, retro-style games, often developed using tools like Gamemaker Studio, primarily for profit rather than genuine creativity. This trend is seen as a cheap cash grab that undermines the value of original work.
- “The industry has shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab, either through this account or through closely linked/alternate accounts.”
- “GameMaker Studio is most commonly used to create retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report experiencing minor technical issues related to stability, including occasional lag and glitches during gameplay. Overall, while these issues are not pervasive, they can detract from the overall experience.
- “Personally, I encountered some minor technical issues, such as occasional lag or glitches.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops that severely affected my gameplay experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”