Open The Box!

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Open The Box! is a single player puzzle game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Are you the pack master who will win the unboxing game & find out what's inside?

Genres & Tags

Puzzle

Play Modes

Single-Player

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 702 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

monetization168 negative mentions

The game is surprisingly fun and satisfying, providing a relaxing experience.
Opening boxes and collecting items is enjoyable, making it a great time killer.
The graphics and concept are appealing, and many players find it addictive.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, often interrupting gameplay and making it frustrating.
Progress resets frequently, causing players to lose their saved data and progress.
Content is limited, with many players finishing the game quickly and feeling there's not enough to do afterward.

monetization
179 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming frequency of ads that interrupt gameplay. While some players acknowledge the option to pay for ad removal, many express frustration that this only eliminates certain ads and does not provide a truly ad-free experience, as essential features and rewards are often locked behind additional ad views. Overall, the excessive reliance on ads detracts from the enjoyment of the game, leading to a common sentiment that the ads overshadow its fun and relaxing aspects.
- “Finished in roughly 8 hours on and off playing throughout the day with no ads (watching ads to get epics and tiles as needed).”
- “Paid $3 for no ads.”
- “No ads, no wifi needed.”
- “The game is surprisingly fun and it could be relaxing if it wasn't for the ridiculous amount of ads.”
- “I watched a lot of ads to complete quicker.”
- “I will give them kudos for finding creative ways to insert ads, including links that stay open but don't tell you it's going to require an ad to watch!”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally enjoyable and smooth, featuring a fun unpacking mechanic and appealing aesthetics. However, the presence of ads, even after payment to remove them, detracts from the experience, as they interrupt the flow and do not provide additional rewards. While some users find the gameplay engaging, others criticize it for lacking depth and not fully meeting expectations for a puzzle game.
- “The UI looks a bit cheap, but gameplay is surprisingly smooth for all the moving parts.”
- “The concept is cool, the difficulty is nice, and the mechanics of the game are also cool.”
- “Other than that, the gameplay is good.”
- “They pop up during gameplay or in between boxes, which stops the pace a lot.”
- “Aesthetically pleasing and fun, but if I'm paying to remove ads, then I expect all aspects of the game to have no ads, not just the basic gameplay.”
- “Weak gameplay and can't even call it a puzzle game.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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40%
The graphics are generally considered mediocre, with some players finding them aesthetically pleasing but lacking depth, which may hinder enjoyment at higher levels. While the game concept is appreciated, the presence of forced ads can disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration among users. Overall, the graphics are seen as acceptable but not exceptional, impacting the overall experience.
- “Really enjoyed the idea and the graphics.”
- “Aesthetically pleasing and fun.”
- “Graphics are okay.”
- “The number of forced ads isn't too bad compared to other games with similar graphics and gameplay, but the problem I run into is that the forced ads make me have to reload the game because I get stuck in them.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is notably inconsistent, with frequent crashes and freezes that lead to lost progress. Users report issues with ads causing the game to become unresponsive, as well as random glitches affecting device performance. While some players enjoy a smooth experience, the overall feedback highlights significant stability problems that detract from the gameplay.
- “Awesome flow, no glitches, just very addictive.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making it a pleasure to play.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags or freezes.”
- “First few levels played great, then the ads come. Half the time the game crashes or freezes and you lose your progress. The other half of the time you can't click the ad off after watching (even the non-reward ads), so you have to restart the game.”
- “Awesome concept, but crashes and buggy settings (haptics kept turning back on randomly mid-level, and when settings aren't available) really killed this one.”
- “Glitches - it freezes and you have to restart, and the video to obtain extra points never works.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with users expressing disappointment that it did not match the expectations set by the advertisements. Many found the narrative lacking and unengaging, suggesting that the game would benefit from a more compelling storyline to enhance the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, some players still found the game enjoyable, albeit in a limited capacity.
- “It was not like the ad, and there was no story about my grandma leaving me in a mansion. It was also boring, and there were no shelves like in the ad. Plus, it was not entertaining at all. The game was actually fun, but it needs a cooler story like in the ad.”
- “The story was lacking and didn't match the expectations set by the advertisement.”
- “I found the narrative to be unengaging and poorly developed, which made the overall experience less enjoyable.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game features repetitive riffs that play continuously, which can become grating, and players are unable to turn it off even when muting the sound.
- “The music consists of the same three riffs that play over and over incessantly, and they cannot be turned off even if you mute the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of the soundtrack makes it unbearable after a short time.”
- “I found the music to be incredibly monotonous, lacking any variety or depth.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when upgrading rooms after placing all objects, and the frequent ads contribute to the overall frustration.
- “You'll find yourself in a tedious home stretch to finish upgrading the rooms after you've gotten all the objects put in them.”
- “Frequent ads get very tedious.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game to be entertaining and engaging, often highlighting its comedic elements as a key reason for their interest. The humor is described as accessible and enjoyable, appealing to those who appreciate lighthearted content.
- “Absolutely brain dead, downloaded because of the funny YouTube short.”
- “It is very funny.”