Super Retro BoxBot

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Super Retro BoxBot is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Joseph Holliday and was released on January 8, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Super Retro BoxBot" is a puzzle game where you play as Boxy the robot, solving 66 levels by rearranging boxes and retrieving keys to reach the exit. It features modern controls, optional classic scheme, full controller support, and customizable difficulty with unlimited undos and rewinds. Extra content includes level editor and Steam achievements.

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gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Nostalgic retro graphics and gameplay reminiscent of classic puzzle games like Blockdude, enhanced with new features like elevators and keys.
High replayability with challenging levels that include 'par' and 'dev' scores, as well as bonus levels and a level editor for community sharing.
The game offers a good balance of difficulty, with early levels being easy and later levels providing a satisfying challenge, making it enjoyable for both casual and hardcore puzzle enthusiasts.

Lack of variety in background music and graphics across levels, which could enhance the overall experience.
The level editor, while fun, may be overwhelming due to the sheer number of custom level slots available, making it hard to manage.
Some players may find the later puzzles frustrating, especially if they are not accustomed to the game's difficulty curve.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features retro graphics that evoke nostalgia, reminiscent of classic titles like Blockdude, which many players appreciate for its modern twist. However, some users note that the repetitive background music and graphics across levels detract from the overall experience.
- “I really love the retro feel of this game, it brings back old memories with a new modern feel with great graphics!”
- “Has retro graphics and plays almost identically to Blockdude, which I played on my calculator about 15 years ago.”
- “The graphics are retro and remind me of BlockDude, which I played on my calculator about 15 years ago.”
- “The only negative I can think of is that it's the same background music and graphics for every level.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the menu and gameplay tracks; however, there is a notable desire for more variety, as the same background music is repeated across levels. Many users suggest adding additional gameplay songs to enhance the overall experience.
- “The menu and gameplay songs are great, but I would like a few more gameplay songs.”
- “The only negative I can think of is that it's the same background music and graphics for every level.”
- “Add more music.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is effectively introduced through the initial levels, allowing players to learn mechanics intuitively rather than through explicit instructions. Additionally, while the menu and gameplay music are well-received, players express a desire for a broader selection of gameplay songs.
- “The first row of levels does a good job of introducing the gameplay mechanics without having to resort to outright telling you what to do.”
- “The menu and gameplay songs are great, but I would like a few more gameplay songs.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers relatively high replayability, as each level features "par" and "dev" scores that challenge players to complete levels within specific move limits to earn icons and unlock achievements. This encourages players to revisit levels for improved performance and completion.
- “Relatively high replayability: each level has a 'par' and a 'dev' score, which provide a number of moves you need to beat the level in to earn an icon on the level select screen and unlock achievements.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find some grinding aspects, particularly in bonus level 10, to be tedious and less enjoyable compared to other levels.
- “The only bonus level I don't like so far is 10; that one is a bit tedious, to be frank.”

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Super Retro BoxBot is a casual strategy game.

Super Retro BoxBot is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

Super Retro BoxBot was released on January 8, 2024.

Super Retro BoxBot was developed by Joseph Holliday.

Super Retro BoxBot has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Super Retro BoxBot is a single player game.

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