Magnibox
- March 26, 2019
- Joseph Gribbin
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Get on itch.io Store"Magnibox" is a single-player puzzle game featuring a magnetic box as the protagonist. With 160 challenging puzzles and over 22 unique mechanics, players can enjoy colorful pixel-art graphics and a sensational soundtrack at their own pace. The game offers full controller support and allows players to unlock all levels from the start. Play, solve, and have fun!
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Reviews
- Magnibox features a charming art style and engaging mechanics that gradually introduce new challenges, keeping the gameplay fresh and enjoyable.
- The game strikes a good balance in difficulty, providing puzzles that are easy to understand yet require thoughtful planning to solve.
- It is well-optimized for various platforms, including the Steam Deck, and offers a pleasant overall experience with catchy music and clear feedback.
- Many puzzles can feel too easy or limited in their solutions, leading to a lack of satisfaction when solving them.
- The sheer number of levels (160) can be overwhelming, with some levels feeling repetitive and lacking in quality.
- There are technical issues related to controls and menu navigation that can create a frustrating first impression for players.
- gameplay34 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a clever and gradual introduction of innovative mechanics that keep players engaged and challenged throughout the 160 levels. The puzzle design effectively balances simplicity with complexity, ensuring a smooth difficulty curve and a fresh experience as new elements are introduced. Players appreciate the game's ability to provide both quick, casual play and deeper, more challenging sessions.
“Keeps you thinking and constantly introduces fun new mechanics that add layers of complexity to the game.”
“A perfect puzzle game that brings out new mechanics and challenges right as you feel you're starting to master the old ones.”
“What's more, you can unlock all the levels from the menu, but because of all the new mechanics, I wouldn't recommend it.”
“Introduction of new mechanics every now and then provided some easier levels as welcome breaks after more challenging puzzles.”
“The mechanics are introduced in an easy to understand, gradual way and the challenge ramps up with each new feature.”
- music12 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in *Magnibox* is widely praised for being catchy and soothing, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game. While it complements the cute pixel art and engaging puzzles effectively, some players note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the combination of music and visuals contributes significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
“The whole thing is beautifully presented, and the music is catchy and soothing to your brain while it is working.”
“Great puzzles, visuals, and music; just overall a great game.”
“Such a clever cute puzzle game, with top-notch pixel art and super catchy music.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their appealing visuals and unique arcade art style, which enhance the overall atmosphere alongside the music. Players appreciate the clever integration of these visuals with the puzzle mechanics, contributing to a highly engaging gaming experience.
“Awesome arcade art style with neat puzzles.”
“Very clever puzzle game with a great art style.”
“The atmosphere created by the art style and music is also a plus.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding mechanics in the game to be tedious and out of place, detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, there are concerns about the game's physics, particularly regarding the behavior of magnets, which further frustrates users.
“Completely out of place in regards to the game, and was more tedious than anything else.”
“The only thing disturbingly grinding my gears is that when you have a positive magnet you attract other positive poles and are distracted by negative poles, which is physically not correct, but the other way around that positive attracts negative and positive distracts positive.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its compelling art style and music, which together enhance the overall experience.
“The atmosphere created by the art style and music is a significant highlight.”
