boxlife
- January 14, 2016
- tequibo
Get on Steam"BoxLife" is a first-person metroidvania game where you play as a small character trapped in a giant box. Gain new abilities to explore and find secrets, while trying to escape from the confining box. With clever puzzle-solving and thrilling action, BoxLife offers a unique and immersive experience in a compact world.
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Reviews
- The game is short, fun, and engaging, making it a great option for quick play sessions.
- It features interesting puzzle mechanics and encourages exploration, with a satisfying achievement for 100% completion.
- Visually appealing with a unique aesthetic, the game is enjoyable for those who appreciate simple, artistic designs.
- The game is very short, often completed in under an hour, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- There are technical issues, including glitches and a lack of polish, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Some players feel that the game is too similar to free versions available online, questioning its value at a paid price.
- gameplay30 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily puzzle-oriented, offering engaging yet simple mechanics that are enjoyable but can become repetitive quickly. While the physics and mechanics generally function well, some elements are poorly introduced, leading to a janky and unsatisfying experience. Overall, the game stands out for its gameplay despite its lackluster graphics and control responsiveness.
“Gameplay is puzzle-oriented and doesn't put strong demands on your reflexes.”
“Simple and fun mechanics.”
“Honestly, super beautiful game, gameplay is fun but a little too familiar.”
“It's janky and unsatisfying to play... and any experienced gamer will tell you, the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
“Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing.”
“Also, some mechanics that aren't abilities are disastrously introduced.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple, barebones, and reminiscent of retro styles, with low-polygon assets that evoke a nostalgic feel akin to early 3D games. While some players appreciate the minimalist aesthetic and find it engaging, others criticize it as a lack of effort disguised as artistic choice. Overall, the visuals are not cutting-edge, but they complement the gameplay experience for many users.
“The aesthetic is a little bit disturbing, but really pleasant - almost cute.”
“It has old-school graphics and no storyline, but it reminded me of a Super Mario 64 level, and I mean that in the best possible way.”
“It's tiny and its aesthetics are right up my alley.”
“No, the graphics aren't cutting edge, and the power-ups are kind of wonky, but I didn't encounter any game-breaking bugs, and for a 50 cent Unity game, that's surprising.”
“The lack of textures is a method that lazy devs often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to disguise it under the name of 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
“The graphics are barebones, nothing to write home about, but the gameplay is what makes it stand out.”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional narrative, with players primarily focused on unlocking abilities and discovering secrets rather than following a storyline. While the simple graphics and absence of sound effects may detract from the experience for some, the gameplay is engaging and reminiscent of classic titles like Super Mario 64. Overall, the story aspect is minimal, serving more as a backdrop to the gameplay mechanics.
“I don't believe there is a story to this game; it's pretty much just find a few abilities, find a cube, place it somewhere, and go through a teleporter that ends the game just like that.”
“The graphics are simple, there's no story, and not many sound effects, but somehow it engages you and you can't stop until you unlock every ability and find every secret.”
“It has old-school graphics and no storyline, but it reminded me of a Super Mario 64 level, and I mean that in the best possible way.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its well-executed minimalistic design, which adds a unique touch, though it may not be groundbreaking in the gaming landscape.
“Well, this won't make it into gaming history, but it's well made, and the minimalistic game design gives a certain touch of atmosphere to it.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized due to a buggy and unreliable set of switches that hinder progress, particularly in achieving the only achievement related to collecting secrets. This technical issue detracts from the overall enjoyment of the streamlined metroidvania experience.
“I enjoyed the concept of stripping down a metroidvania to only its most essential parts, but the only achievement in the game (collecting all the secrets) is locked behind a buggy and temperamental set of switches that doesn't work half the time.”
