BoxesWithGuns

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BoxesWithGuns is a single player shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Thomas S. and was released on April 14, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

BoxesWithGuns is a 2D neon vertex endless shooter game. Try to survive as long as possible by avoiding collisions with the enemies that spawn. One game equals the length of the background music track playing. Collect dollars and customize your spaceship by adding new boxes and weapons. Upgrade existing weapons to increase your chances of survival. For temporary boosts, power ups spawn randomly. B…

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26%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

music6 negative mentions

Fun and engaging gameplay with the ability to upgrade your ship and weapons.
Catchy soundtrack that enhances the gaming experience.
Low price point makes it accessible for a short, casual play session.

Overwhelming and distracting visual effects that can cause headaches and are not suitable for players with epilepsy.
Poor user interface and lack of tutorial make it difficult to understand gameplay mechanics.
Gameplay lacks depth and variety, leading to a repetitive experience.

music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
65%
23%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it catchy and enjoyable, while others describe it as bland, annoying, or even headache-inducing due to the overwhelming visuals. Although a few appreciate the electronic soundtrack, many criticize the lack of variety and the inability to alter the music. Overall, the soundtrack seems to be a polarizing aspect, with some players enjoying it as a highlight, while others consider it a significant drawback.
- “Awesome game to play if you love electronic music!”
- “The music is A1 and really gets you going in the game.”
- “Cool music, high replay factor, and exciting gameplay!”
- “The soundtrack is bland, the game is bland, and you get bored after 10 minutes.”
- “The music is also incredibly annoying.”
- “Most of the time you can't see a thing, the music is shitty, the progress is slow - just don't buy this game.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
55%
17%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the ship-upgrading mechanics and finding it fun, while others criticize it for being slow-paced, unengaging, and plagued by overwhelming visual effects that hinder the experience. Many users noted that the audiovisuals detract significantly from the gameplay, making it difficult to enjoy or even see what is happening on screen. Overall, while there are elements of enjoyable gameplay, the execution and presentation leave much to be desired.
- “Gameplay is very fun; you upgrade your ship with more cubes that are each a weapon of your choice.”
- “I do enjoy the gameplay a lot and would recommend it on that front.”
- “Gameplay is smooth, but the screen flashes like crazy and the bloom style of effect that is present makes the game unplayable as it largely goes one color and you have no idea where anything is.”
- “Terrible low effort trash with garbage gameplay and hideous audiovisuals.”
- “The gameplay, itself, is pretty slow-paced and not at all engaging enough to keep you playing after the first few minutes.”
- “It's hard to recommend a game that goes out of its way to give you headaches with visual effects that actually interfere with the gameplay.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as low-quality and reminiscent of early development versions. Players have noted that the visuals can be blinding and distracting, leading some to downgrade their settings for better gameplay. While a few found the graphics somewhat exciting, the general consensus is that they detract significantly from the overall experience.
- “Visuals are exciting.”
- “Ironically from the sleep-inducing gameplay, the graphics are as flashy as the big bang; I literally had to downgrade my graphic settings to see the enemies better.”
- “Oh, one little tip: setting all the graphics to low makes it a bit more playable, but still not enough to actually be decent.”
- “Terrible low effort trash with garbage gameplay and hideous audiovisuals.”
- “Blinding, almost nauseating visuals.”
- “These graphics would be low for a flash or a mobile game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews suggest that while adjusting graphics settings can improve playability, it does not significantly enhance the overall experience, indicating limited replayability.