Magic Box

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Magic Box is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by ENOOPS Games and was released on January 19, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Magic Box - interesting puzzle game with a lot of interesting and challenging levels.

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Single-Player

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

story1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is very simple and can be completed quickly, making it accessible for casual players.
Achievement hunters will find it easy to 100% the game in a short amount of time.
Some players found the game to be a fun, nostalgic experience reminiscent of simpler mobile games.

The game is extremely short, with many players finishing it in under 20 minutes, leading to a lack of content.
There are no options for windowed mode, and the graphics are basic and outdated.
The puzzles are overly simplistic and lack challenge, making the gameplay feel unengaging.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are criticized for being outdated and simplistic, resembling retro pixel art reminiscent of early gaming systems like the Commodore 64. Reviewers note the lack of modern visual appeal, with jagged edges and a need for antialiasing, suggesting a reliance on low-quality design rather than contemporary standards.
- “Graphics from C64.”
- “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “Graphics are extremely simple and quite pixelated, with rotating boxes crying out for some antialiasing.”
- “Graphics are very basic and rather jagged.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is limited, featuring only a single track and minimal sound effects, which some players found relaxing but ultimately repetitive.
- “Music makes up the remaining 18 cents.”
- “I think there's only one sound effect when you click on an object, and only a single music track.”
- “Only one music track.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for being utterly boring, indicating a lack of engagement and excitement for players.
- “Gameplay is utterly boring.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks replayability, as it offers a short playtime of 10-15 minutes without introducing new elements, leading to a consensus that it is not worth the investment.
- “There is nothing wrong with the game, but it does nothing new. It only lasts about 10-15 minutes depending on your skill, and there's no replayability whatsoever. I cannot recommend spending your money on it.”