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Gravity Box

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96%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
monetization, story
96% User Score Based on 5,870 reviews

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Gravity Box is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Luca1152 and was released on September 2, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Gravity Box is a single-player puzzle platformer featuring unique mechanics where you propel yourself by shooting blasts instead of traditional movement controls. With 10 challenging levels, beautiful visuals, and captivating music, players must strategically use their bullet’s force to reach each blinking finish point. The game offers an engaging and innovative experience.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 5,870 reviews
gameplay165 positive mentions
monetization222 negative mentions
  • The game is simple but fun, with a minimalist design that enhances the gameplay experience.
  • It offers a good balance of challenge and satisfaction, making it addictive and engaging.
  • The lack of intrusive ads allows for uninterrupted gameplay, which is highly appreciated.
  • The controls can be too precise, making it frustrating to aim accurately, especially on smaller screens.
  • Some levels feel disproportionately difficult compared to others, leading to moments of frustration.
  • There are occasional bugs, such as the game freezing or crashing, which disrupts the experience.
  • gameplay
    304 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this game is characterized by its simplicity and intuitive mechanics, making it easy to pick up yet challenging to master. Players appreciate the minimalist design and engaging level progression, though many suggest adding more diverse mechanics to enhance variety and keep the experience fresh. Overall, the game is praised for its smooth controls, clever level design, and the balance between fun and frustration, making it a highly addictive mobile experience.

    • “The gameplay is simple, and easy to learn with its fair share of difficulty in it.”
    • “The use of physics is phenomenal, and the simplistic design allows gameplay to come first and foremost!”
    • “Great implementation of simple mechanics, and a good progression of challenges to keep it interesting!”
    • “However, the main problem for me is that it's hard to tell where the box will fly, along with the lack of additional mechanics (moving platforms maybe?).”
    • “My only complaint is please add sounds when I tap or music; the gameplay feels empty without sounds.”
    • “But there's something very wrong with the mechanics, which makes the gameplay and physics feel unnatural and at times random.”
  • monetization
    297 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the monetization strategy of the game is well-received, with players appreciating the minimal and non-intrusive nature of ads. Most users report that ads only appear occasionally, primarily when opting to skip levels, which enhances the gameplay experience without overwhelming interruptions. Additionally, there are no microtransactions or pay-to-win elements, making it a refreshing departure from typical mobile games.

    • “I love the concept of the game, I love the game, I love the no ads.”
    • “Creative, interesting, and fun, with no microtransactions and no dumb 'energy' system that seems to plague so many mobile games today.”
    • “Really satisfying and not super intrusive with in-app purchases.”
    • “The concept of the game is great, but it's the unskippable ads that kill it.”
    • “Ads are long and the escape button (when it finally appears) is tiny and difficult to tap.”
    • “Good game spoiled by the frequency and duration of ads.”
  • graphics
    112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are predominantly described as minimalist and simple, yet aesthetically pleasing and effective in enhancing the gameplay experience. Many users appreciate the clean visuals and the calming effect of the art style, noting that the simplicity does not detract from the game's enjoyment. Overall, the graphics are well-received, with suggestions for additional aesthetic options to further enhance the visual appeal.

    • “The graphics are minimalistic but they do the job.”
    • “Overall it's an awesome game with some beautifully simple graphics.”
    • “Great minimalist graphics and physics.”
    • “The graphics need a bit of tweaking still.”
    • “It's a good initiative but could be better if the graphics became eye-catching.”
    • “Alright game altogether as long as you don't care about graphics.”
  • music
    76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players express a strong desire for the addition of music and sound effects to enhance the gaming experience, noting that the current lack of audio makes the game feel empty. Suggestions range from minimalist background music to specific genres like lo-fi or techno, with many reviewers emphasizing that even simple sound effects would significantly improve engagement. While the gameplay is generally well-received, the absence of a soundtrack is a common critique that developers are encouraged to address.

    • “I really like this game and can't wait to see what other games are to come in the future; however, my only criticism (and a small one at that) is that I would like to have a soundtrack to the game, maybe one lo-fi, jazz, or electro swing. But apart from that minuscule thing, I really love the way this game works.”
    • “Adding background music, in my opinion, would greatly add to the experience.”
    • “Great game, it's very enjoyable, but I would say you should add some music in the background; it's completely quiet and kind of feels empty because of that.”
    • “The game lacks music so badly!”
    • “Only complaint is the lack of a soundtrack.”
    • “Great game, it's very enjoyable but I would say you should add some music in the background; it's completely quiet and kind of feels empty because of that.”
  • stability
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users experiencing freezing issues, particularly after updates or at higher levels, while others report a smooth experience with no bugs or glitches. Overall, many players appreciate the game's performance on various devices, highlighting its enjoyable gameplay despite occasional stability concerns.

    • “The puzzles are well designed, and the app runs great offline too.”
    • “Runs great on my phone (Samsung Galaxy S9) and is definitely going to get me in trouble at work.”
    • “Fun, enjoyable and bug free!”
    • “Got to level 170, and the game freezes whenever I try to press one of the buttons on the top. Tried restarting it and clearing the cache, but nothing works.”
    • “Freezes after being opened for no more than 5 seconds.”
    • “After the latest update, the game now freezes a few seconds into a level.”
  • optimization
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is well-optimized, running smoothly even on older devices with minimal resource requirements. Players appreciate the simple mechanics and graphics, which contribute to a seamless experience, though some desire additional performance tracking features to enhance competitive play. The game is largely free of ads, further enhancing its appeal.

    • “Great simple game, it runs smoothly on old devices, low weight, great style of graphics and simple mechanics.”
    • “The simple mechanics in this game certainly leave plenty of room for creative optimization.”
    • “Fun & unique game, great performance, hardly any ads, and a nice sense of challenge!”
    • “One improvement I would like to see is how my performance (time and shots used) compares to either friends or all players.”
    • “Could use some optimization, though.”
    • “Good quick mindless game, I would like some kind of performance tracker like maybe the amount of projectiles shot or just time spent.”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate a strong desire for a more developed story in the game, with players expressing that while they enjoy the gameplay, the lack of narrative detracts from the overall experience. Many believe that adding a compelling story could significantly enhance the game's appeal and value, suggesting that it could elevate the game from a fun, simplistic experience to a more engaging one. Overall, the consensus is that a well-crafted story could transform the game into a must-have title.

    • “Add a story and 20/10! Right now it's a 10/10; it's fun and time-passing. You can rage, like I said, 10/10.”
    • “I saw another review that said if you add a story, you could sell it, and if you added a story, I'd probably buy it on Steam.”
    • “If you touched it up with some less minimalistic graphics and a lazy but mysterious story told in effortless text on the screen, this could go for $2.99 on Steam.”
    • “If you touched it up with some less minimalistic graphics and a lazy but mysterious story told in effortless text on the screen... this could go for $2.99 on Steam.”
    • “I saw another review that said if you add a story you could sell, and if you added a story I'd probably buy it on Steam.”
    • “I usually don't like these non-story (busy games as I call them), but this one feels personal and well thought out.”
  • replayability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players appreciate the potential for replayability through score comparisons and competitive features like leaderboards and shot counters. However, some users feel that the game currently lacks sufficient replay value, suggesting that additional features could enhance the experience.

    • “No annoying ads to destroy the relaxing experience, and great replayability by being able to compare your score to the player base.”
    • “Good game, you should add a counter for how many shots used to pass a level and a way to see/share your scores; it could add some competitive, replayability, and community aspect to the game.”
    • “Add a leaderboard and now you increase replayability.”
    • “Decent game with low replayability.”
    • “Good game, you should add a counter for how many shots used to pass a level and a way to see/share your scores; this could add some competitive, replayability, and community aspect to the game.”
    • “I feel like a shot counter/limiter would help with replay value.”
  • humor
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally appreciated, with some levels showcasing clever and enjoyable comedic elements. However, some players find the overall experience to be somewhat boring despite the humor present. Overall, the game is recognized for its lightheartedness and amusing title.

    • “But I have to add: some level 'series' are made with good humor.”
    • “Title is funny as well.”
    • “It's funny.”
  • emotional
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a surprising depth of emotional engagement with the game, noting that it can evoke strong feelings, particularly when facing challenges like touching walls. While some find the lack of difficulty frustrating, others appreciate the emotional highs and lows it brings, even leading to moments of genuine distress. The use of emoticons is seen by some as manipulative, adding to the emotional complexity of the experience.

    • “I don't think I've ever been so emotional over an arcade-style mobile game.”
    • “However, I'm not in a good mood today and it was hard, so I cried.”
    • “I've noticed it hits harder when touching a wall.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some levels can be tedious, the overall enjoyment and engagement keep it from feeling overly burdensome. The game strikes a balance, allowing for casual play without becoming excessively monotonous.

    • “Some levels feel a bit tedious.”
    • “While the game doesn't demand your full attention, it can still be quite tedious at times.”
    • “Some levels were excruciatingly tedious, but I enjoyed every second!”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is generally described as fun and chill, with players appreciating the effort put into its design. However, some users suggest that adding more intense background music could enhance the overall experience.

    • “Really glad I found this on Reddit. It's really fun and time passes nicely; you can see the work put into it, and the friendly atmosphere is very chill.”
    • “Very fun, but I'd add some intense background music to give it more atmosphere.”
    • “Really glad I found this on Reddit. It's really fun and time passes nicely. You can see the work put into it, and the friendly atmosphere is very chill.”
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Gravity Box is a casual platformer game.

Gravity Box is available on Web Browser, Phone and Tablet.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Gravity Box.

Gravity Box was released on September 2, 2018.

Gravity Box was developed by Luca1152.

Gravity Box has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Gravity Box is a single player game.

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