- January 14, 2015
- HAL Laboratory
Boxboy
BoxBoy builds dozens of great ideas around a simple puzzle-platformer premise.
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Boxboy is a single player platformer game with fantasy, historical and science fiction themes. It was developed by HAL Laboratory and was released on January 14, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from critics.
Think outside the box to save a world in peril! Traverse tricky landscapes by creating boxes to help Qbby navigate more than 20 puzzling worlds. Just watch out—tons of obstacles stand in your way, so fortify yourself with a Shielding Afro or other boxy defenses. Then beat some more stages to earn sweet square costumes, like a superhero outfit! After snaking your way through a plethora of levels, …
- Brilliant integrated hint system that aids players effectively.
- Clever puzzles that are easy to pick up and play, making it perfect for short gaming sessions.
- Inventive design with a charming aesthetic and nostalgic feel.
- Slow difficulty ramp, which may not provide enough challenge for experienced players.
- Repetitive music that can detract from the overall experience.
- Some may find the game lacks depth and becomes dull over time.
- music3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The music in the game is noted for its wonderfully simple and inventive design, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users find it repetitive, which may detract from its appeal over time.
“The music is brilliantly integrated, enhancing the overall experience with its inventive design and wonderfully simple art.”
“The music is incredibly repetitive and lacks variety.”
“I found the soundtrack to be dull and uninspired.”
“The background music becomes annoying after a short while due to its monotony.”
Boxboy (3DS) Review
Move over Pushmo, it’s time for Boxboy.
90%Game Cubed
The indie spirit is well and alive in Nintendo, because so much of the indie community imitates Nintendo's impeccable design philosophy. Our review of BoxBoy!
80%BOXBOY! Review
A slick and fun puzzle experience from start to finish, BOXBOY! will please anyone looking for a great new pick-up-and-play adventure. Just don't expect too much challenge until you dive into the optional areas of the game.
80%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Boxboy is a platformer game with fantasy, historical and science fiction themes.
Boxboy is available on Nintendo 3ds.
Boxboy was released on January 14, 2015.
Boxboy was developed by HAL Laboratory.
Boxboy has received mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.
Boxboy is a single player game.
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