Magic Box
- January 19, 2017
- ENOOPS Games
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is very simple and can be completed quickly, making it accessible for casual players.
- It offers easy achievements, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
- Some players found it to be a fun, light-hearted experience that provided a brief escape.
- The game is extremely short, with many players finishing it in under 15 minutes.
- There is a lack of variety in levels and no options for windowed mode or graphics settings.
- The puzzles are overly simplistic and may not provide any real challenge, making it feel like a cheap mobile game.
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are criticized for being outdated and simplistic, resembling retro pixel art reminiscent of early computer games like the Commodore 64. Reviewers note the lack of modern visual quality, with jagged edges and a need for antialiasing, suggesting a reliance on cheap design rather than contemporary standards.
“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.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is minimal, featuring only a single track that some players found relaxing, but others noted the lack of variety and sound effects, which may detract from the overall experience.
“Music makes up the remaining 18 cents.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“I think there's only one sound effect when you click on an object, and only a single music track.”
“There is only one music track.”
- 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.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being utterly boring, indicating a lack of engaging mechanics or excitement.
“Gameplay is utterly boring.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game lacks replayability due to its short duration of 10-15 minutes and failure to introduce 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.”
