Killbox

About Killbox

Killbox is a single player and multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by mal and was released on August 24, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Killbox Killbox is an online game and interactive installation that critically explores the nature of drone warfare, its complexities and consequences. It is an experience which explores the use of technology to transform and extend political and military power, and the abstraction of killing through virtualisation. Killbox involves audiences in a fictionalized interactive experience in virtual e…

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64%Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews

gameplay1 negative mentions

Provides a unique, thought-provoking commentary on the realities and moral complexities of drone warfare.
Offers two distinct perspectives (drone operator and civilian) that together effectively convey the emotional impact and ethical dilemmas involved.
Functions well as an interactive art piece with curated details and atmosphere that enhance its intended message.

Lacks engaging gameplay and meaningful player choices, leading to a scripted, repetitive experience with minimal interactivity.
Graphics and audio are simplistic and sometimes considered low quality, which can reduce immersion and emotional connection.
The message is seen as one-sided, simplistic, and not sufficiently nuanced to stimulate deeper discussion on the topic.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The story is minimal and simplistic, primarily delivering a single message on a black screen with limited options, which many feel detracts from engagement. Some users see potential in the narrative's theme about the early use of UAVs in warfare and suggest expanding it with deeper storytelling elements to enhance emotional impact and immersion. Overall, the story is considered underdeveloped and could benefit from more complexity and interactivity.
- “A little story game telling of what had happened at the first time UAV was used in warfare.”
- “Nice introduction (UAV OS, I am fancying this), but then everything goes south: you're just there on a mission and somebody tells you to strike this location.”
- “Ok, so this game, as a lot have pointed out, is an art piece, but if the developers changed some things it could be a full-on game that shares a great message. For instance, every time you fire a missile, a message appears saying a sad backstory of that person, or you could slowly lose your sanity in game, which could be done by adding in visual effects like hallucinations. I would love to see this turn into a full game that brings awareness.”
- “Graphics is bad, story is just a single message on a black screen and options are very poor.”
- “Nice introduction (UAV OS, I am fancying this), but then everything goes south: you’re just there on a mission and somebody tells you to strike this location.”
- “Ok so this game as a lot have pointed out is an art piece, but if the developers changed some things it could be a full on game that shared a great message, like for instance every time you fire a missile a message appears saying a sad backstory of that person or you could slowly lose your sanity in game which could be done by adding in like a visual way like seeing things and stuff, and I would love to see this turn into a full game that brings awareness.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions
The graphics are intentionally simple and minimalist, serving a clear expressive purpose rather than reflecting technical limitations. However, some users feel that more realistic graphics would enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the visual style aligns well with the game's artistic aims despite mixed opinions on its appeal.
- “A perfect game for its aim, where every detail is clearly curated for maximum effects (do not be fooled by the simplicity of the graphics, they are like that for an expressive reason rather than for limitations)”
- “Graphics is bad, story is just a single message on a black screen and options are very poor.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 75% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions
The gameplay is widely criticized for lacking meaningful interaction and any engaging gameplay loops, resulting in an experience that feels not like a game.
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, -33% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The music effectively enhances the game's atmosphere by creating a sense of fear and paranoia, compensating for otherwise lacking content and heightening the player's emotional experience. However, its introduction can reduce the element of surprise.
- “When playing player 2, you feel like a child... until you are hit with the sense of fear and paranoia around you, like "what's going on?" The music makes you feel scared and beware of the horror of what just happened.”
- “But then some music starts and the element of surprise is lost.”
- “It also needs the music in order to create this frightening feeling as content is lacking.”
- “When playing player 2, you feel like a child... until you are hit with the sense of fear and paranoia around you. The music makes you feel scared and aware of the horror of what just happened.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users note that grinding in the game requires additional effort and potentially a second playthrough to progress effectively.