Story of a Cube

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Story of a Cube is a single player arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by TinyAtomGames and was released on March 4, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Story of a Cube is an action packed shooter about a lone cube and his quest for revenge. Mixing elements of twin-stick shooters and bullet hell games, this is a hardcore arcade game with a crazy amount of explosions.

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Single-Player

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

music4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a surprisingly enjoyable experience with a mix of humor and excellent music.
Challenging gameplay and a sense of accomplishment after completing difficult sections make it engaging.
The simplistic yet stylistic art style combined with an addictive gameplay loop creates a unique charm.

The level design is extremely simple and can be frustrating due to a lack of UI for abilities and lives.
Graphics issues on modern PCs can render the game unplayable, particularly on high DPI settings.
The story is weak and the gameplay can feel repetitive, leading to a lack of motivation to continue.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The story of the game is generally viewed as weak and unremarkable, with some reviewers describing it as a basic plot that fails to engage. While there is a narrative involving cubes, it is overshadowed by the game's shortcomings, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite this, some players appreciate the challenge presented by the gameplay, even if the story itself is not compelling.
- “Then I can't recommend this highly enough, but beware anyone easily frustrated because behind the simple premise of 'Story of a Cube' lies a deeply challenging game.”
- “Its a pretty bad story, not gonna lie.”
- “There is an associated plot with the game, but this is not worth getting into considering the many failings presented by the game.”
- “Story of a cube would be a Unity asset flip, but the game doesn't have any appreciable assets.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring a captivating soundtrack that blends chiptune elements with contemporary beats, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the combination of excellent music with humorous elements, contributing to an addictive gameplay loop that elevates the game's appeal.
- “Like a fever dream with good music.”
- “Spiced up with some silly humor along with excellent music, this game deserves better than a 50% positive rating.”
- “A beautiful simplistic but stylistic art style mixed with an awesome soundtrack, grabbing chiptune elements and mixing them with contemporary beats, makes this title highly recommended!”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to evoke a strong emotional response, often leading to tears and laughter, highlighting its ability to balance wholesome moments with darker themes. Many describe it as an "emotional damage simulator," indicating a profound impact on their feelings throughout the experience.
- “I cried.”
- “Surprisingly wholesome for something that looked cursed.”
- “I laughed, I cried, I alt-tabbed.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some criticize the use of retro pixel art as a sign of laziness and note technical issues that can disrupt gameplay, others appreciate the simplistic yet stylish art style that complements the soundtrack and enhances the overall experience.
- “A beautiful simplistic but stylistic art style mixed with an awesome soundtrack ;) (grabbing chiptune elements and mixing them with contemporary beats) and an addictive 'just one more go!' gameplay makes this title highly recommended!”
- “The graphics don't display properly, which can cause the game to just end without meaningful explanation.”
- “Retro pixel graphics feel like a sign of laziness from a developer who can't afford an artist, and twin stick shooters seem to be a dead, outdated genre that attracts low-effort designs.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is described as challenging and addictive, enhanced by a beautiful art style and an engaging soundtrack that blends chiptune with contemporary beats. However, players note that the save points are frustratingly distant, which can impact the overall experience.
- “A beautiful simplistic but stylistic art style mixed with an awesome soundtrack (grabbing chiptune elements and mixing them with contemporary beats) and an addictive 'just one more go!' gameplay makes this title highly recommended!”
- “Challenging gameplay.”
- “Very well done artistically and mechanically, but the save points are cruelly far apart.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a blend of silly humor and excellent music, which many players feel elevates the overall experience and merits a higher rating than its current 50% positive score.
- “Spiced up with some silly humor along with excellent music, this game deserves better than a 50% positive rating.”