- July 4, 2014
- DQ Team
- 10h median play time
War in a Box: Paper Tanks
Platforms
About
"War in a Box: Paper Tanks" is a 2D artillery game where players control paper tanks in combat. The objective is to destroy the enemy's base while protecting your own, using a variety of weapons and upgrades. Players can compete against AI or other players in multiplayer mode, with different maps and difficulty levels to choose from.





- The game features a charming aesthetic with a unique cardboard and paper theme, making it visually appealing.
- It offers a good challenge that requires strategic planning and tower placement, especially in higher difficulty levels.
- The gameplay is easy to learn and can be quite addictive, providing a fun casual experience for players.
- The game suffers from limited tower types and placement options, leading to a lack of variety and depth in gameplay.
- Turret targeting is often inconsistent, causing frustration as they may shoot at obstacles instead of enemies.
- Overall, the game feels dated and simplistic compared to modern tower defense titles, which may leave players wanting more.
- graphics46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and clever aesthetic, featuring a charming paper and cardboard art style that enhances the overall experience. While some reviewers noted the simplicity of the visuals, they generally found them enjoyable and well-suited to the game's theme. However, a few critiques mentioned a lack of effort in the design of certain elements, suggesting that the graphics, while appealing, could have been more polished.
“Visuals and presentation are great as is in-game performance.”
“Graphics are great; overall a fun little game that is addictive as hell.”
“The graphical style is pretty inspired -- everything looks like it's made out of cardboard and paper and the levels look like a child's playset.”
“The programmers did not want to put any effort into the graphics, so the units are supposed to be from cardboard as an excuse for basic graphics.”
“The graphics are very simple, but it still has a certain cute appeal.”
“This game is endearing with its art style but has some rather annoying flaws that overwhelm the joy with frustration.”