Invisibox
- March 17, 2017
- Retrific
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Get on itch.io StoreInvisibox is a challenging puzzle game featuring almost 100 handcrafted levels and one-hand or mouse controls. Players must move invisible boxes through obstacles, aiming for a 3-star rating on each level. Use Helper Power-ups to make boxes visible and train your short-term memory to complete tricky puzzles. The game includes Steam Trading Cards, Achievements, and minimalistic, mind-bending fun.
PC
Windows
Tablet
Reviews
- Invisibox offers a unique and challenging puzzle experience that requires strong memory skills and visualization, making it engaging for puzzle enthusiasts.
- The game is affordable and provides easy achievements, making it appealing for achievement hunters and casual gamers alike.
- Players appreciate the relaxing gameplay and enjoyable sound design, which contribute to a fun and addictive experience.
- The game feels like a mobile port, lacking depth and customization options, which may disappoint PC gamers looking for a more robust experience.
- Technical issues, such as frequent crashes and poor graphics quality, detract from the overall enjoyment and accessibility of the game.
- Limited replayability and frustrating mechanics, such as the restricted visibility of blocks, can lead to a less satisfying experience for some players.
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for their simplistic 2D art assets, which do not improve significantly even when resolution settings are adjusted. Reviewers feel that the lack of substantial graphical enhancements detracts from the overall quality expected from a PC game, resulting in a visually unimpressive experience. However, some users appreciate the nostalgic elements and overall aesthetic, despite the limitations.
“Review: Invisibox has nice graphics, hints for failed attempts, decent music, an interesting gameplay concept, that one nostalgic sound effect from Wario Land 4, and people who made a guide to get 3 stars for all levels to prevent brain-busting frustration.”
“While there are options to change the resolution for the mobile app, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the mobile app, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
“Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the reviewed game is criticized for being shallow and simplistic, reminiscent of outdated flash games, while also being described as mostly fun and relaxing. In contrast, another review highlights its appealing graphics, helpful hints, decent music, and an interesting concept, suggesting that it offers a nostalgic and engaging experience despite some frustrations.
“+ fun (mostly) relaxing gameplay”
“Review: Invisibox has nice graphics, hints for failed attempts, decent music, an interesting gameplay concept, that one nostalgic sound effect from Wario Land 4, and people who made a guide to get 3 stars for all levels to prevent brain-busting frustration.”
“Mobile apps on Steam always suck, and this is no exception. The gameplay is shallow, making 1990s flash games like Sokoban look deep, rich, and involved.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting it as decent and enjoyable, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere. It complements the gameplay effectively, enhancing the overall experience while evoking a sense of nostalgia.
“Review: Invisibox has nice graphics, hints for failed attempts, decent music, an interesting gameplay concept, that one nostalgic sound effect from Wario Land 4, and people who made a guide to get 3 stars for all levels to prevent brain-busting frustration.”
“Challenging and fun with good music.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Invisibox is criticized as a cash grab, resembling a mobile app poorly adapted for PC, reflecting the developers' greed in attempting to profit from abandoned mobile content.
“Invisibox looks a lot like a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game. It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers trying to cash in on abandoned app store content.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend money on features that should be included in the base game.”
“It's frustrating to see a game that could be enjoyable turned into a paywall experience, where progress is heavily gated behind microtransactions.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
