BoxesWithGuns
- April 14, 2015
- Thomas Christof
Get on SteamBoxesWithGuns 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…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The gameplay offers an interesting concept of upgrading your ship by adding more cubes, which can be fun for players who enjoy customization.
- The soundtrack has been described as catchy and enjoyable, adding to the overall experience for some players.
- The game is available at a low price, making it accessible for those looking for a simple arcade experience.
- The visuals are overwhelming and often blinding, with many players reporting headaches and discomfort due to the excessive flashing lights.
- The user interface is poorly designed and lacks any helpful tutorials, making it difficult for players to understand how to progress in the game.
- Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, leading to boredom after a short period of play, with many players feeling that the game is not worth their time.
- music26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
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. Although a few appreciate the electronic soundtrack, many criticize its lack of variety and the overwhelming visual effects that accompany it. Overall, the music seems to be a polarizing aspect, with some players enjoying it as a backdrop to gameplay, while others find it detracts from the experience.
“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.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
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 poorly polished. Many users also highlight the overwhelming visual effects that detract from the experience, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay or even see what is happening on screen. Overall, while there are elements of enjoyable gameplay, the execution and audiovisual 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.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being low-quality and poorly designed, often described as "hideous" and reminiscent of early development versions. Many players found the visuals to be overly flashy and distracting, leading them to lower their graphic settings for better gameplay visibility. Overall, the aesthetic choices seem to alienate the player base, resulting in a generally negative reception.
“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.”
“The only game where I wanted to turn down the graphics settings.”
“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.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews suggest that while adjusting graphics settings can improve playability, it does not significantly enhance the overall experience, indicating limited replayability.
