Cardboard Chronicles

About

A puzzle adventure game all about thinking inside the box. In a world made entirely of cardboard and doodles, you are the one who created it all. A child with nothing else to play with but some boxes and crayons gets spirited away into their imaginary world and becomes a doodle themselves! Smash and fling your way through puzzles as you help the strange characters you meet on the way to freeing yo…

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Play Modes

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

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features a charming and whimsical cardboard art style that is visually distinctive and delightful.
It's a free game that offers a simple and enjoyable experience, making it accessible for players of all ages.
The gameplay includes fun interactions, such as petting animals and engaging in lighthearted dialogue, which adds to its overall charm.

The low-quality, low-poly visuals may deter many gamers, as the graphics do not meet the expectations of a modern gaming experience.
The game is quite short, with a playtime of around 15-30 minutes, which may leave players wanting more content.
There are issues with achievements not working properly, which can detract from the overall enjoyment and completionist aspect of the game.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the unique and immersive cardboard art style, others criticize the low-quality, low-poly 3D visuals that may deter more discerning gamers. Overall, the visuals are described as lighthearted and uncomplicated, complementing the game's playful tone.
- “Everything -- from art style to music to writing to gameplay -- is lighthearted and uncomplicated.”
- “The beautiful and immersive cardboard art style adds a unique charm to the game.”
- “In terms of visuals, this features fairly low quality, low-ish poly count 3D visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and while some developers struggle with creating high quality visuals, failing to do so is a disservice to gamers.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as catchy and fitting well with the lighthearted cardboard theme, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers note that it is memorable and effectively complements the game's art style and writing.
- “The background music is catchy and fits the cardboard theme perfectly.”
- “The music is stuck in my head.”
- “Everything -- from art style to music to writing to gameplay -- is lighthearted and uncomplicated.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by simple and intuitive mechanics for combat and movement, including whacking enemies, jumping, and ducking or sliding through obstacles. While the mechanics are straightforward, they provide a satisfying experience for players.
- “The mechanics for whacking enemies, jumping, and ducking/sliding through cracks are simple and intuitive.”
- “The gameplay is simple but incredibly satisfying.”
- “The gameplay feels overly simplistic, with basic mechanics for whacking enemies, jumping, and ducking/sliding through cracks.”
- “While the mechanics are intuitive, they lack depth and variety, making the gameplay feel repetitive.”
- “The controls are too simplistic, which detracts from the overall challenge and engagement of the gameplay.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is characterized as simple and straightforward, featuring a whimsical pace and a variety of dialogue interactions with different characters, which adds depth to the narrative experience.
- “A simple story with a variety of dialogue interactions with various characters.”
- “A rather straightforward game with a story that jumps along at its own whimsical pace.”
- “The story feels simplistic, despite the variety of dialogue interactions with various characters.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience, noting that while it offers interesting elements, there are several rough spots that could benefit from refinement.
- “Overall, an interesting experience, with many rough spots to grind down, but I'm sure you've been grinding away as it is.”