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Puzzle Box

78%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
grinding, stability
86% User Score Based on 42 reviews

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Puzzle Box is a creative game that allows players to create pixel art images by dropping color paint blocks in the correct places across levels. The game features multiple modes, including Classic and Copycat for creation, and Boom, Run, and Kubi for playing in the arts. Completed images can be used in other modes for added challenge and variety. Perfect for all ages, Puzzle Box brings the joy and addictiveness of creativity to the player's hands.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
grinding12 negative mentions
  • The game features colorful graphics and a relaxing soundtrack, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
  • It offers a variety of simple minigames that can be fun for children and provide a casual gaming experience.
  • Many players found the game to be a great way to pass time and appreciated its calming nature.
  • The controls can be imprecise and frustrating, leading to a less enjoyable gameplay experience.
  • The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with a lack of new mechanics or challenges as players progress.
  • Some players noted that the game feels simplistic and may not hold the interest of older or more experienced gamers.
  • gameplay
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players criticizing the lack of new mechanics and repetitive minigames that fail to increase in difficulty, leading to a frustrating experience. Conversely, others find the gameplay relaxing and challenging, particularly enjoying the variety in block-dropping mechanics, though they note issues with menu navigation and visibility of gameplay aids. Overall, the gameplay experience varies significantly between users, highlighting a divide between those seeking depth and those appreciating simplicity.

    • “The gameplay revolves around dropping blocks in the right places, but it's surprisingly not repetitive; the game is full of surprises and variety (which I have to admit I was quite surprised by).”
    • “[*] Relaxing, but at the same time, challenging gameplay.”
    • “The mechanics are pretty solid; I haven't encountered any glitches with them.”
    • “These minigames just aren't very fun to play, especially when the levels don't ever present any new mechanics or increase in difficulty much--at least not consistently.”
    • “As with the first set of minigames, no new mechanics are ever introduced and the difficulty never increases.”
    • “With such dreadful gameplay, I probably wouldn't give the game a much higher score even if it had amazing music or visuals.”
  • music
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and fitting well with the gameplay, providing a pleasant backdrop for players. However, many users note that the soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, with the same tracks playing across different maps, which detracts from the overall experience. While the audio quality is appreciated, there is a strong desire for a more diverse and mixed soundtrack to enhance engagement.

    • “It's great for passing time, and the music is very relaxing.”
    • “Played for a few hours and one of the things I liked is the music, which is very relaxing and fits well with the game.”
    • “The simple challenge makes it a great choice to entertain the whole family, with very pretty music that speeds up humorously when instructed to.”
    • “Still, it's worth mentioning that the music is repetitive and even sometimes obnoxious, and the visuals, which you can see for yourself, are nothing impressive.”
    • “There should be more and mixed soundtracks; the same soundtrack at every map gets monotonous.”
    • “Even though there could be more soundtracks for each mode.”
  • graphics
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are described as simple, colorful, and two-dimensional, with some reviewers noting that they are neat and well-designed for a puzzle game. However, there is a consensus that while the visuals are serviceable, they lack impressive detail and polish, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite the vibrant aesthetic, some players feel that the graphics do not compensate for the game's shortcomings in gameplay.

    • “The game has very colorful graphics and a calm, relaxing soundtrack.”
    • “The graphics are two-dimensional, in a platformer style, being simple and colorful, yet neat.”
    • “Overall, it’s a pretty nice indie game, with two-dimensional graphics that are simple and colorful, yet neat, along with tons of levels to explore and many modes available.”
    • “It feels like the developers didn't put very much care into how the game plays, and the graphics, while serviceable, are also not very impressive or nice to look at.”
    • “Still, it's worth mentioning that the music is repetitive and even sometimes obnoxious and the visuals, which you can see for yourself, are nothing impressive.”
    • “The graphics are two-dimensional, in a platformer type, being simple and colorful, yet neat.”
  • grinding
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to poorly designed mechanics like the color selector and the claw minigame. The repetitive nature of these tasks, combined with similar color options, detracts from the overall enjoyment and makes the experience feel underdeveloped.

    • “In this mode, speed isn't really a factor, but using the mouse wheel to switch between colors makes the mode more tedious than it already is.”
    • “However, even if the color selector was better, this mode would still feel too tedious to be any fun.”
    • “On top of being tedious, easy, and undeveloped, sometimes two or three of the colors that the player is given are very similar, which can cause some frustration.”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is highly praised, with users reporting great performance and a well-optimized user interface that is free of bugs. The engines and controls are also noted for their efficiency, contributing to a smooth gaming experience.

    • “The user interface is well-optimized, with no bugs and well-synthesized information.”
    • “Well-optimized engines and controls.”
    • “Performance is great.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with most players reporting no significant issues such as bugs, crashes, or frame drops. However, there is a mention of one minigame being buggy, which may affect the experience for some users.

    • “One minigame is buggy.”
    • “The engines are alright, I haven't encountered any bugs, crashes, screen freezes, or frame drops.”
    • “The mechanics are pretty solid; I haven't experienced any glitches with them.”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is dynamic and challenging, with each of the seven available modes offering a unique visual experience and varying map sizes that require players to engage with different color requirements.

    • “Dynamic and challenging atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere varies between each map, where you basically have to fulfill the required colors.”
    • “There are 7 modes available, and each one of them will have a different way of displaying the atmosphere and its size.”
    • “[*] dynamic and challenging atmosphere”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and perseverance, emphasizing that one should not give up in the face of adversity, as life 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.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game's replayability somewhat lacking, as the short levels and easy coin collection make the second lap feel unnecessary and less engaging.

    • “Additionally, the second lap seems pointless when the levels are so short and so easily replayable, and the coins are so easy to collect.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frustrating mechanics, such as a jerky claw that easily gets damaged, leading to player irritation and a sense of helplessness. This design flaw detracts from the overall enjoyment and emotional engagement with the game.

  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is highlighted by its family-friendly challenges and whimsical music that humorously accelerates when prompted, adding to the overall entertainment value.

    • “The simple challenge makes it a great choice to entertain the whole family, with very pretty music that speeds up humorously when instructed to.”
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