Modbox

About Modbox

Modbox is a single player and multiplayer open world shooter game. It was developed by Alientrap and was released on April 5, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Modbox is a VR multiplayer sandbox game - create your own game experiences to play and share with others

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86%Audience ScoreBased on 346 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

Modbox offers a deep and versatile sandbox experience, allowing players to create and manipulate a wide variety of game elements, reminiscent of Garry's Mod but in VR.
The game is highly optimized and runs smoothly on low-spec systems, making it accessible to a wider audience.
The developer is actively engaged with the community, providing regular updates and improvements, which enhances the overall experience.

The game suffers from a lack of players, making multiplayer experiences difficult to enjoy, which limits its potential.
There are significant issues with compatibility for older creations after updates, leading to frustration among users who have invested time in building.
The user interface can be clunky and unintuitive, making it challenging for new players to get started without proper tutorials.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42% positive mentions, 45% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its fun and intuitive building mechanics, reminiscent of Garry's Mod, particularly in the gravity gun deathmatch mode. Players appreciate the smooth mechanics and the potential for VR/PC crossplay, although some users noted a lack of multiplayer experience. Overall, the game offers a rich sandbox experience that improves with updates, making it a compelling choice for VR enthusiasts.
- “The building mechanics for gravity gun deathmatch are so fun to use, especially paired with the concrete building sound effect that's in the game.”
- “It's the Garry's Mod of virtual reality, and gets better with every patch (and you can use the in-dev branch for even more experimental mechanics and options).”
- “If anyone has an HTC Vive, you need to get this game, spend an hour or two learning how to build stuff and how the mechanics work and you'll have a very good experience in this game!”
- “As for gameplay, I couldn't tell you, seeing as I haven't been able to play with anyone.”
- “Gameplay 5/10”
- “The building mechanics are almost incomparable to Garry's Mod.”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 29% negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some users praise its overall performance as exceptional, others report significant issues such as micro-stuttering and performance variability based on specific creations. Additionally, the game's design, reminiscent of early Garry's Mod for VR, poses challenges for further optimization, leading to inconsistent experiences across different setups.
- “This thing is extremely optimized, and you don't see that every day.”
- “I did find slight performance and stutter issues with 2x scaling depending on the map size loaded, but it might just be my machine setup.”
- “The game's performance also varies depending on the creation, so some may have performance issues and some might not.”
- “The game's performance also varies depending on the creation, so some may have performance issues while others might not.”
- “Unable to be easily optimized due to the fact that the game is designed to be an early Garry's Mod for VR.”
- “Terrible optimization.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30% positive mentions, 30% neutral mentions, 40% negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them lacking and rating them as low as 3/10, while others appreciate the potential for custom ultra-realistic assets and enjoy the overall visual experience when paired with engaging gameplay. Despite the limitations of the engine, the fun physics and intuitive controls help elevate the experience, especially in multiplayer settings.
- “Intuitive controls, graphics are great, physics are fun to play with.”
- “The only limitations with this game engine are the graphics (though you could technically make all your own ultra-realistic assets).”
- “Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 ROG Strix 11 Gbps edition.”
- “The only limitations with this game engine are the graphics (though you could technically make all your own ultra-realistic assets) and the limited players in multiplayer. Its current limit is 10 players, but according to the devs, it could be pushed to a hundred or more.”
- “Graphics 3/10”
- “It may seem like it's lame due to the graphics in some places, but put on some intense music and hop into gravity gun deathmatch with some friends; you'll see what I mean.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, -25% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find that intense tracks enhance the experience during multiplayer matches, others criticize the soundtrack as dull and uninspiring, comparing it unfavorably to the Wii menu music. Overall, the effectiveness of the music seems to depend on the context of gameplay.
- “The music really elevates the gameplay experience, making even the simplest moments feel epic.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the action, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “With the right music playing, every match becomes an adrenaline-fueled adventure.”
- “This VR game is terrible; the soundtrack is as boring as the Wii menu. It makes you stare into space and rethink your life.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as a potential success, particularly with its growing user base, suggesting that it resonates well with players and has the potential for broader appeal.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be exceptionally entertaining, often leading to uncontrollable laughter, even in frustrating moments like crashing their computer. Overall, the comedic elements are a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.
- “I don't think I've ever laughed so hard while crashing my computer... this game is hilarious!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its near infinite replayability, making it a must-have for VR owners. Players appreciate the enjoyable sandbox experience and the commitment of the dedicated development team to maintain and enhance the game.
- “A must-have for VR owners, a truly enjoyable sandbox with near infinite replayability and a dedicated dev team to keep things running nicely.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Users have reported that the building and saving features in the game are currently experiencing some bugs, affecting overall stability.
- “It shouldn't go unnoticed that the building/saving is a little buggy right now, though.”