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93%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
replayability, grinding
93% User Score Based on 980 reviews

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Boxes: Lost Fragments is a single player casual puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Big Loop Studios and was released on September 1, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Escape a mystery mansion full of mechanical puzzle boxes and hidden objects

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 980 reviews
graphics178 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning graphics and beautiful artwork that enhance the overall experience.
  • Puzzles are engaging and provide a good balance of challenge without being overly difficult.
  • The game offers unlimited hints and the ability to skip puzzles, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
  • The game is essentially a demo, requiring payment after the first two chapters, which can feel misleading.
  • Some players find the puzzles too easy and lacking in complexity compared to similar games.
  • There are reports of technical issues, including crashes and unresponsive controls, which can hinder gameplay.
  • graphics
    214 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their stunning quality, intricate detail, and beautiful artwork. Players appreciate the smooth animations and immersive visuals, which enhance the overall gaming experience. While some noted that the puzzles could be easier, the high-quality graphics consistently stand out as a highlight of the game.

    • “The graphics are next level amazing and the puzzles fun and stimulating.”
    • “Absolutely beautiful graphics, smooth and clean transitions, puzzles are challenging yet not too complicated and the experience puts you into the game you lose track of time fast!”
    • “The graphics are stunning as well, amazing design.”
    • “Video/visuals freeze and sometimes 'shutter' or vibrate while the audio still works and responds to what I'm touching.”
    • “If I wanted a better puzzle game with pretty much the same graphics, I'd buy Skyrim.”
    • “This game is also very good in graphics but much easier than other games!”
  • story
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally praised for its impressive presentation and integration with the puzzles, creating a continuous narrative across its levels. While many players appreciate the intricate details and engaging plot, some feel the storyline lacks depth or clarity, with a few noting that the language used may be challenging for less experienced players. Overall, the visuals and storytelling are highlighted as standout features, contributing to a captivating gaming experience.

    • “The storyline is well presented, and all 5 levels run a continuous story.”
    • “I'm fascinated with the intricate details that have gone into making this game; it's visually stunning and magical. The complexity of the puzzles is a marvel, and the way so many different puzzles can be tied together so elegantly is impressive.”
    • “The visuals of this game are amazing, and I love the puzzles and story so far.”
    • “After the paywall, I felt like the boxes got even simpler and half of them didn't have a story card.”
    • “The game was kind of short, and the story wasn't super clear.”
    • “Great looking puzzle game with about as pointless a plot as many other similar games.”
  • gameplay
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is widely praised for its smooth mechanics, beautiful graphics, and clever puzzles that strike a balance between challenge and accessibility. Many players appreciate the mechanical elements and immersive world-building, although some note that the difficulty can vary and that the overall experience may not justify the price for everyone. Overall, it is considered a standout in the puzzle genre, appealing to fans of intricate and visually stunning gameplay.

    • “Overall, 10/10 for the gameplay, graphics, and puzzles.”
    • “Clever original puzzles, awesome graphics, and honestly amazing sound design; all the little mechanical clicks and whirs are so satisfying.”
    • “Exceptional gameplay, graphically superb.”
    • “The mechanics and gameplay are fine, but for me, it's not worth $6.99 when there are just as good or better games for less money.”
    • “Paid for the full game but don't feel that you get enough gameplay to justify the price.”
    • “Overall, this game is great, but it has some difficult issues with gameplay, including lag, and the levels can be quite hard.”
  • monetization
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of ads and the availability of free initial chapters. While the game offers hints and skips without restrictions, it operates as a demo, requiring a purchase to access the full experience, which some users find reasonable given the quality of the game. Overall, the lack of intrusive ads and the option to support developers through a one-time purchase are seen as positive aspects.

    • “I love the graphics, being able to use hints or skip without any limit... plus having no ads is a game changer!”
    • “And with no ads + free first few chapters always makes it feel worth purchasing the full game to support the devs.”
    • “Truly a game that embodies older mobile game ideals, no ads, high quality product, but in exchange the 'base' game is a demo and not the full experience, which needs to be bought.”
    • “Would have been nice if the devs had a different kind of monetization.”
    • “Well done is there any way to watch ads to get the full version? I really want to complete it as it's so much fun.”
    • “Finally a game bought and not having extra ads.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome nature, though players find it challenging due to technical issues like freezing visuals, which detracts from the overall emotional engagement. Despite these challenges, the game's intent to evoke positive feelings is noted.

    • “It's challenging but so emotionally impactful that it's almost impossible to forget.”
    • “Wholesome game that evokes a deep sense of connection and warmth.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has minimal replayability, as once players solve it, there is little incentive to play again.

    • “Once you solve it, it's done; there's zero replayability.”
    • “After completing the game, there's no incentive to play it again.”
    • “The lack of different endings or choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report a stable experience with no noticeable glitches, highlighting the smoothness of the controls.

    • “The controls are smooth, with no glitches that I could detect.”
    • “The game runs incredibly stable, providing a seamless experience.”
    • “I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs, which makes for a very enjoyable gameplay.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate that the grinding in the game is not overly reliant on obscure clues, which can often lead to frustration. Instead, it offers a more straightforward experience, reducing the need for hint purchases commonly found in similar games.

    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize it was all for a minor upgrade.”
    • “The game forces you into tedious grinding just to progress, which really kills the enjoyment.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its effective use of notes and background elements, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the design and integration of music with gameplay, contributing to a compelling atmosphere that encourages purchases.

    • “This game, because of the notes, the background music, and such, uses all aspects to its advantage.”
    • “I love the design and the music, but the puzzles are brilliantly done. I'm definitely going to purchase this game!”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its attractive graphics and clever puzzles, creating an immersive and engaging experience for players.

    • “Attractive graphics, clever puzzles, and very atmospheric.”
    • “Atmospheric.”
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Boxes: Lost Fragments is a casual puzzle game with mystery theme.

Boxes: Lost Fragments is available on PC, Phone, Windows, Tablet and others.

Boxes: Lost Fragments was released on September 1, 2023.

Boxes: Lost Fragments was developed by Big Loop Studios.

Boxes: Lost Fragments has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its replayability.

Boxes: Lost Fragments is a single player game.

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