BoxBoy! + BoxGirl!

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"BoxBoy! + BoxGirl!" is a 2D puzzle-platformer featuring characters who can create boxes to overcome obstacles. Join Qbby and Qucy in 270 stages filled with platforms, portals, and lasers, where they'll learn new techniques to solve puzzles. Completion unlocks stages for the rectangular Qudy to navigate with his unique box-making skills.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a charming aesthetic and simple yet addictive puzzle gameplay that is enjoyable for players of all ages.
The addition of a co-op mode enhances the experience, allowing friends and family to join in on the fun with clever puzzles.
With a large number of levels and various challenges, the game offers significant replayability and keeps players engaged throughout.

Some players may find the difficulty curve steep, which could deter newcomers to the series.
There are minor performance issues, including input lag and frame rate stutters, particularly in docked mode.
The absence of Amiibo support and some repetition across levels may disappoint fans of the previous games.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
38%
The gameplay is characterized by its simple yet addictive puzzle mechanics, enhanced by a new co-op mode that allows friends and family to join in, making it a fun and engaging experience. With 270 challenging levels and various modes that introduce fresh mechanics, players can enjoy a wealth of content and replayability. Overall, the game successfully combines traditional puzzle elements with innovative features, ensuring a delightful experience for puzzle enthusiasts.
- “As a puzzle platformer, this game uses the most simple of mechanics in a variety of interesting ways.”
- “With an innovative spin in the form of fresh new mechanics and the playable inclusion of another lovable boxy character, this eShop title will brighten up any puzzle fan’s day.”
- “Tried and tested puzzle gameplay is as fun as ever. The co-op and story modes provide extra challenge and new ways to play, with a ton of collectibles to unlock.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “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, making it frustrating to play.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Reviewers highlight the game's strong replayability due to its engaging challenges, innovative mechanics, and the addition of a two-player mode. The abundance of content, including unlockable costumes, further enhances the experience, making it both addictive and enjoyable for repeated playthroughs. Overall, players find the game offers great value for its price with ample opportunities for replay.
- “Adorable as always, innovative mechanics that refresh a tried and true gameplay system, addition of two-player mode is a fun experience, chock full of content that encourages replay value and repeated playthroughs.”
- “Simple but addictive puzzle gameplay, unlockable costumes are a hoot, two-player mode is a huge success, tons of content and replayability, very reasonably priced.”
- “These challenges made the levels replayable for me.”
- “Adorable as always, with innovative mechanics that refresh a tried and true gameplay system. The addition of a two-player mode offers a fun experience, chock full of content that encourages replay value and repeated playthroughs.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently find the game to be very funny, highlighting its humor as a standout feature, regardless of the platform.
- “I bought it on the eShop for the Switch, and it's still a very funny game.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The graphics feature a cute aesthetic that complements the smart puzzles, making them satisfying to solve. However, the stripped-back design and sluggish physics may not appeal to all players, though co-op puzzle enthusiasts are likely to appreciate the overall visual style.
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the game visually unappealing.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some players noting slight performance issues and a steep difficulty curve that may deter newcomers. Overall, the performance has been described as disappointing, impacting the overall experience.
- “The steep difficulty curve might turn off new players, and there are some slight performance issues.”
- “Disappointing performance issues.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users noting that the soundtrack is underwhelming and not particularly memorable. Additionally, while the steep difficulty curve may deter new players, it is not directly related to the music aspect. There are also mentions of slight performance issues that could affect the overall experience.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is enhanced by engaging co-op and story modes that offer additional challenges and gameplay variety, while players can also enjoy a wealth of collectibles to discover throughout their experience.