Guns N' Boxes

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Guns N' Boxes is a single player and multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by LightArrow Games and was released on January 20, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Guns N' Boxes" is a free-to-play, previously in-development game that combines fast-paced action with strategic decision-making. Players navigate a chaotic arena, collecting boxes and battling opponents while managing their inventory of weapons. Although unfinished, the game offers a unique and engaging experience, serving as a testament to the passion and creativity of its developers.

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 92 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features a satisfying variety of unique weapons, enhancing gameplay and providing different play styles.
The pixel art graphics and animations are well done, contributing to an appealing visual style.
Local multiplayer mode is fun and enjoyable, making it a great party game for friends.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and stability issues, including crashes and poor online multiplayer functionality.
There is a lack of content, with only five characters and two arenas, leading to repetitive gameplay.
The controls and mechanics need improvement, as players have reported issues with weapon pickups and game balance.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Guns n' Boxes" feature a well-executed retro pixel art style that enhances the game's aesthetic. However, some players find the arenas overly busy, making it difficult to distinguish solid walls from the background, particularly in the forest arena. While the weapon graphics and animations are praised for their quality, there are reports of bugs affecting the available graphics options.
- “Weapon graphics are good and everything moves smoothly.”
- “It's like a Bomberman/rogue-like game with great pixel graphics.”
- “In-game graphics have a retro pixel look to them and are well done, but I found the arenas to be too busy to work out what was going on at first, with especially the forest arena not always making it obvious which walls are solid and which are just part of the background.”
- “There's a handful of graphics options, but they seem a bit bugged.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is fast-paced and reminiscent of "Enter the Gungeon," featuring interesting mechanics such as a respawn system instead of elimination rounds, though this implementation poses challenges. While the animations are well-crafted, players may struggle to appreciate them due to the rapid nature of the gameplay.
- “This feels like an Enter the Gungeon-esque game with some interesting mechanics.”
- “The respawn mechanic instead of elimination rounds is really hard to implement with this gameplay.”
- “Animations are pretty good, too, but you'll have a hard time finding enough downtime to actually look at them, as the gameplay is pretty fast.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised as amazing and fun, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users find it becomes repetitive over time, and there are concerns about the default sound volume being too low compared to the music.
- “Very nice game, the music is amazing and so much fun.”
- “Music is acceptable, but it gets a bit repetitive after a while.”
- “Sound effects are good, but the default sound volume is too low compared to the music.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game lacks a significant story element, particularly in the online portion, which some players feel is not essential. Overall, the narrative aspect appears to be minimal or non-existent, with a focus on gameplay rather than storytelling.
- “There's no story to guns n' boxes, but there doesn't need to be.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences occasional freezing issues, but users report that it restarts quickly, minimizing disruption. Overall, while there are some stability concerns, they are manageable.
- “Some bugs, like sometimes after the game it freezes, but it is fast to start again, so it's fine.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight strong character design and animations, indicating that the visual representation of characters is impressive. However, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of narrative or growth, suggesting that this aspect may not be a focal point in the game.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the comedic nature of the characters, which adds to the overall enjoyment. Additionally, the presence of various weapons contributes to the game's lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere.
- “The characters are really funny and there are lots of weapons too.”