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Cube Escape: Harvey's Box

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88%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
88% User Score Based on 1,046 reviews

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About Cube Escape: Harvey's Box

Cube Escape: Harvey's Box is a single player casual puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Rusty Lake and was released on September 10, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

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88%Audience ScoreBased on 1,046 reviews
music6 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions

  • Challenging and thought-provoking puzzles that require different thinking styles.
  • Unique and eerie atmosphere with interesting story elements connecting the Rusty Lake series.
  • Well-designed graphics, animations, and sound that enhance the immersive puzzle experience.
  • Several frustrating and unintuitive puzzles requiring trial and error or external help.
  • Technical issues including glitches, black screen backgrounds, and some puzzles not functioning properly.
  • Short game length with limited content compared to other titles in the series.
  • music

    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    17% positive mentions, 75% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The music aspect of the game is praised for its creativity and fitting integration, especially with musical puzzles that tie into the theme. However, many players find these puzzles frustrating and challenging due to the need to memorize long sequences and a reliance on musical knowledge, which some lack, leading to confusion and reliance on walkthroughs. Despite this, the soundtrack and musical elements are generally enjoyed, though the difficulty and memorization requirements may hinder the overall experience for non-musicians.

    • “The puzzles were great, I really enjoyed the musical puzzles (very clever considering Harvey is a bird).”
    • “And very challenging because of the memorization; also the music part is great, you can play notes you like, free styling.”
    • “I love the graphics, the running themes in the series, the music, and the stories!”
    • “I love these games and have completed a couple of them, but I too am experiencing the black background on this one which makes it impossible to complete. I'm sure I'm missing something with the music notes as I can't see anything. I have looked at the walkthrough but it's no help with this section.”
    • “If you know nothing about music notes, this is not the game for you. Probably the worst among the Cube series.”
    • “I couldn't get past the music part simply because I can't read notes. You couldn't at least put letters above the notes?”
  • story

    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    44% positive mentions, 44% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The story is widely praised for being intriguing, complex, and connected across the series, offering an engaging and often mysterious narrative that unfolds gradually. While some find it addictive and well-crafted with continuity among characters, others feel it can be confusing, too brief, or lacking depth without playing the entire series. Overall, the storyline enhances the challenging gameplay and is best appreciated by playing all related games.

    • “You never know fully what is happening or going to happen but at the same time you uncover this wild storyline.”
    • “I strongly recommend playing the whole series (including the premium ones) to appreciate the story and the Rusty Lake world in full.”
    • “The Rusty Lake franchise is a wonderfully well played out storyline!”
    • “Not recommended ... no fun at all, at one point it seems like a headache... no storyline and had to use a pen and paper in most of the puzzles, which makes it very irritating.”
    • “I didn't find it as deep in the story as always.”
    • “I love the fact that the characters give continuity and that many elements are common, but in terms of storyline and gameplay it seems slightly detached.”
  • graphics

    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    44% positive mentions, 39% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The graphics are widely praised for their unique, creepy, and well-executed style that enhances the game's atmosphere and storytelling. While generally smooth and visually appealing, some users noted minor issues with visibility in high graphic settings during specific tasks. Overall, the visuals significantly contribute to the game's immersive and enjoyable experience.

    • “Such beautiful graphics and story that I'm always left wanting more and to know more.”
    • “From graphics to sound and every point, it deserves an A++. I love it!”
    • “I love the graphics, the running themes in the series, the music, and the stories!”
    • “When I set the graphics to high, I cannot see the shadow while doing the dominoes task. This issue occurs not only in this game but also in other Rusty Lake games. Hope this gets fixed in future releases.”
    • “The domino puzzle was impossible without a walkthrough because the outlines of where the dominoes are supposed to go are invisible, at least on high graphics settings.”
    • “All the Cubes Escape versions I've played had really messed up graphics in the background.”
  • monetization

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game's monetization is minimal and mainly limited to optional ads for hints, which do not disrupt gameplay or force users to watch fully. Most users appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, though some note that ads can occasionally break immersion. Overall, the monetization approach is well-received for maintaining a smooth experience.

    • “No ads as usual.”
    • “No ads or bugs.”
    • “Fun, challenging, no ads.”
    • “Ads spam ruins the game experience.”
    • “Random nonsense that nobody will intuit without watching the immersion-breaking ads to get the hints.”
  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, -20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The gameplay combines traditional puzzle elements with an engaging and challenging story, offering addictive mechanics. While some aspects provide continuity through recurring characters and elements, certain mechanics, like those in the water-notes section, feel underdeveloped. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable but leans more toward classic puzzles than typical escape or point-and-click styles.

    • “With a challenging story and addictive gameplay, it truly deserves the best.”
    • “I love the gameplay and the story!”
    • “Some of the mechanics were interesting, but it's more of a traditional puzzle game than an escape or point-and-click game.”
    • “Some of the mechanics were interesting, but it's much more of a traditional puzzle game than an escape or point-and-click game.”
    • “I love the fact that the characters provide continuity and that many elements are common, but in terms of storyline and gameplay, it seems slightly detached.”
    • “Mechanics in the water-notes part were a little lacking.”
  • stability

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 80% negative mentions

    User experiences with stability are mixed, with several reporting glitches that impacted gameplay, including issues preventing them from seeing the ending, while others encountered no problems at all. Overall, the game appears to have inconsistent stability across different playthroughs.

    • “No glitches”
    • “Cool, but buggy, couldn't see the ending.”
    • “Game is okay but, as others said, has glitches.”
    • “The first in this series to be filled with glitches.”
  • humor

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is appreciated for its funny animations and entertaining randomness, contributing to an enjoyable experience despite some frustrating puzzles. Players find it hilarious and fun overall.

    • “It's a very good game and funny.”
    • “The way it is animated, the puzzles you have to get through, the certain randomness and funny parts, it's great!”
    • “Sick, hilarious, and so much fun!”
  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features a compelling and immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience, complemented by engaging and thought-provoking puzzles.

    • “Great atmospheric game with some interesting puzzles.”
    • “I liked the atmosphere of this one.”
  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Replayability is highly praised, with users expressing strong satisfaction and feeling that their purchase was well worth it.

    • “The replayability is fantastic, and I absolutely don't regret using my Google Rewards credits to get these games.”
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Cube Escape: Harvey's Box is a casual puzzle game with mystery theme. Common tags for Cube Escape: Harvey's Box include free to play and stylized.

Cube Escape: Harvey's Box is available on PC, Web Browser, Mac OS, Phone and others.

Cube Escape: Harvey's Box was released on September 10, 2015.

Cube Escape: Harvey's Box was developed by Rusty Lake.

Cube Escape: Harvey's Box has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Cube Escape: Harvey's Box for its music but disliked it for its monetization.

Cube Escape: Harvey's Box is a single player game.

Similar games include Cube Escape: Birthday, Cube Escape Collection, Cube Escape: The Cave, Samsara Room, Cube Escape: Paradox and others.