WorldBox

About

WorldBox - Sandbox God Sim is a Simulation game that lets you create and control your own worlds. Populate them with life, watch civilizations grow, fight, and feel the emotional impact of your actions. Despite some bugs and grinding, the game's exceptional mechanics, humor, and replayability make it a unique and engaging experience. Note: the free version contains ads.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics151 positive mentions

monetization391 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun and addictive, allowing players to create and destroy worlds at will.
Frequent updates add new features and improve gameplay, keeping the experience fresh.
The absence of forced ads enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.

The game frequently crashes, especially when loading or saving worlds, leading to lost progress.
Many features are locked behind a paywall, making it less enjoyable for free-to-play users.
The AI behavior can be unpredictable, with civilizations not always acting logically in wars or expansions.

monetization
522 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
7%
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The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with many users appreciating the minimal and non-intrusive ads that only appear when players choose to watch them for temporary premium features. While the one-time premium purchase of around $7.99 unlocks additional content, some players feel that many essential features are locked behind this paywall, leading to mixed feelings about the overall value. Overall, the game strikes a balance between offering a satisfying free experience and optional paid enhancements without overwhelming players with constant advertisements.
- “One of the few mobile games that actually has good content and not tons of in-app purchases.”
- “Like any game, it still has in-game purchases, but unlike most modern games, they don't make it essential for you to enjoy the game.”
- “Free features with an option for a one-time purchase for the full game, no 'freemium' options or microtransactions.”
- “The definition of free according to the dev is giving you a game with half the features and locking basic features like saving your progress behind a paywall and yes you can get some things via ads for a limited time.”
- “All the good features are premium... yeah, developers have to make money, but I wish we had at least a few premium features available in the base game - we could watch a few ads to unlock those few features!”
- “The premium is way too expensive for what it adds to the game, but it's still really fun without it and it's not too heavy on the ads.”
graphics
299 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
44%
5%
The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback, with many players appreciating the charming pixel art style and smooth performance, while others express a desire for improved detail and clarity, especially when zoomed out. Some users find the graphics simplistic yet appealing, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay, while others criticize them as outdated or lacking in detail. Overall, the game's visuals are generally well-received, but there is a consistent call for enhancements to elevate the graphical experience.
- “The graphics are smooth (unless you drop like 1000 pixels at once) and the civilizations are really cool.”
- “I love the pixel art graphics, watching over the world, etc. but the best part is probably that this game caters to my extreme out-of-the-box thinking creativity.”
- “The pixel art style is what I love most about the game; it's very visually appealing and the colors are super vibrant.”
- “Great concept, but the graphics are just too bad.”
- “The most recent update made it so that when you zoom out, all of the objects display simpler textures and living things disappear from the graphics.”
- “The graphics are so bad you can't tell what is happening.”
gameplay
261 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
49%
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The gameplay of this game is widely praised for its engaging mechanics, smooth controls, and the ability to create and manipulate worlds, providing a fun and relaxing experience. While many players appreciate the depth and variety of options available, some express concerns about repetitive gameplay and the limitations imposed by premium features. Overall, the game is seen as a solid sandbox experience with room for further enhancements and content updates.
- “Incredible gameplay, with pixelated graphics and lots of different ways to destroy people.”
- “The gameplay is so detailed and fine-tuned that it makes you actually feel like you've created your own world.”
- “Gameplay is amazing, there are so many things to do and near infinite possibilities.”
- “The issue is, the gameplay is repetitive.”
- “Despite this game being fun to mess around in, its gameplay can get boring quickly.”
- “Too limited gameplay if you don't have premium.”
stability
149 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezing and crashing issues, particularly after short play sessions. While some players experience smooth gameplay without glitches, a significant number express frustration over losing progress due to unexpected freezes, especially after recent updates. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a major concern for a large portion of the player base, impacting their overall enjoyment.
- “Found no glitches and I always get at least 30 fps easily, not like in most mobile games.”
- “It is not buggy; the people who say that probably have older devices since my battered-up Note 9 runs it like a PS5!”
- “There is little to no glitches, and pretty consistent updates.”
- “Every time I load the game (I always close the rest of my files) it always freezes.”
- “Basically I can play the game for a good 5-10 minutes and then it just freezes, it doesn't kick me out of the game, it just freezes.”
- “The game freezes and you have to close it totally and if you haven't saved you lose all your progress.”
story
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
74%
5%
The game's story aspect is highly praised for its potential in world-building and creativity, allowing players to craft intricate narratives and lore about their civilizations. However, many users express a desire for more structured storytelling elements, such as quests, missions, and character progression, to enhance engagement and depth. Overall, while the sandbox nature of the game fosters imaginative storytelling, players seek additional features to create a more immersive and guided narrative experience.
- “While looking like a random god simulator, once you get into it, you create this whole story and lore about the world and the people. The app is also updated quite often, so it doesn't get boring, and you can expect new things to check out.”
- “Best game ever! One of the families that I made immortal passed the immortality down to their children. I've been playing this game for 3 years and have never seen such a thing. I might create a short story on it. Thank you, developers, so much for the game and ideas. I'm looking forward to the future updates!”
- “I love this game so much; it inspired me to write a Lord of the Rings-inspired story of the four races in the game.”
- “I do wish we had more goals, even just a loose story and in general more things to mess with, magical creatures and humanoids alike.”
- “Btw I already reviewed in another account, and yeah, this game is very good for sandbox players, who like to see small civilizations go big, see dumb wars and imagine a story for your world devoid of one.”
- “But the reason why I give it 4 stars is please add to control villagers and add a custom story mode where you get to make a story without the app.”
humor
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its hilarious outcomes, funny sound effects, and clever references. Many find the chaotic scenarios, such as trees revolting or characters having amusing names, to be particularly entertaining, contributing to the game's addictive nature. Overall, the combination of humor and engaging gameplay makes it a standout experience for players.
- “I have had this game for about 5 days, and it's already up there with the likes of tabs in terms of a funny yet intriguing simulator.”
- “Eventually I got fed up and about died laughing while the trees and buildings revolted, only to end up warring amongst themselves.”
- “Dude, tutorial bear is hilarious!”
optimization
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
62%
7%
Overall, the game's optimization receives mixed feedback from users. While many players report smooth performance on various devices, issues such as lag, freezing, and frame rate drops occur, particularly in larger worlds or when zooming in. Some users express satisfaction with recent improvements, but there is a consensus that further optimization is needed to enhance gameplay experience, especially for those using older or less powerful devices.
- “The kingdoms have new designs for their buildings and the performance is way better compared to before when you had a lot more people in the world.”
- “Giving a fully detailed review as I've been following the progress of this game for quite a while now, I am pleased with how this game has improved over time, not just graphics-wise but performance-wise as well.”
- “Update: game runs very smoothly on most world sizes now, so performance isn't an issue anymore; the game is pretty fun.”
- “The other is the game's dreadful optimization; fix it.”
- “Its overall great game I have two problems: first of all the excruciating lag of the game, it needs some optimizations somewhat like reducing the amount of humans/creatures you see to a certain amount.”
- “I would love to give Worldbox a higher rating, but the performance on my SGS5 is just abysmal, even on tiny islands.”
music
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
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The reviews consistently highlight a significant desire for music and ambient sound in the game, with many players feeling that the lack of these elements contributes to a sense of boredom and repetitiveness. Suggestions include adding calming background music similar to that in Minecraft, as well as various sound effects to enhance the overall atmosphere. Overall, players believe that incorporating music would greatly improve their gaming experience and encourage longer play sessions.
- “I feel like ambient sounds and effects and ambient music would be nice.”
- “I think it's pretty good, but I would suggest adding the option of music since it feels kind of dead without music for me.”
- “The game is excellent, but it needs music.”
- “Overall it's pretty good; it's just the lack of any real music kind of makes it boring after playing for a longer period of time.”
- “Fun for a while, I guess, but it does get really boring and repetitive. Also, there is no background music or constant sound effects, so that adds to the boredom.”
- “Only thing it needs is some music or ambient noise; it's a little quiet playing this game.”
replayability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
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Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many players enjoying the ability to create new worlds and engage in various diplomatic and cultural interactions. However, some users suggest that adding specific objectives or missions could enhance the experience further, while a few express concerns about limitations in replay value and the game's monetization model. Despite these critiques, the game's depth and ongoing updates contribute to its lasting appeal.
- “It's very replayable, though I would suggest adding world objectives or missions to make it more than just a sandbox, although it is much more than a sandbox as is.”
- “The features present here give it almost infinite replayability, and with a dedicated developer that keeps adding interesting updates, I can say that Worldbox will remain among the top of its genre for the coming years.”
- “Exceptionally entertaining little sim that is surprisingly deep with very high replay value.”
- “An amazing app despite its lack of replayability.”
- “There's not much replay value.”
- “Pretty limiting in terms of replayability.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
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Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, feeling that it requires excessive time and effort to acquire resources and advance through technological eras. While the evolution of cities and civilizations is appreciated, many reviewers desire more engaging content and features to reduce the tedium of grinding, such as advanced structures, animal farming, and customizable units. Overall, the game is enjoyable, but the grinding mechanics detract from the experience.
- “Now I've got to decide if I want to spend all day grinding for stuff I should already have.”
- “Filling the map up with life can be a bit tedious.”
- “It would really be cool to give your favorite unit a starting gear of your choice instead of grinding for resources to make weapons/armor.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of wholesome community-building and the power to create or destroy civilizations, evoking a range of feelings from joy and creativity to disappointment. Players appreciate the simplicity and fun of the game, though some express a desire for more features to enhance their emotional engagement. Overall, the game fosters a sense of wonder and connection, despite some negative experiences.
- “The simplicity makes it a game worthy of five stars; it focuses on being fun and not adding a bunch of useless features. Thanks for a good, wholesome game.”
- “Great game! The ability to create a world and control it as if you were a god is amazing. The power is unreal, with so many possibilities. It's a casual game where you watch kingdoms interact as you grow their crops and help their civilizations stay alive.”
- “Even their subreddit is wholesome.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its calming ambient music, reminiscent of Minecraft; however, it falls short due to a lack of diverse environmental sounds, such as wind, waves, and wildlife, which could further enrich the immersive experience.
- “The calm ambient music adds a lot to the atmosphere of the game, creating a serene experience.”
- “The game immerses you in its world with a rich atmosphere that enhances exploration and adventure.”
- “The combination of visuals and sound design creates a captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “While the calm ambient music adds some atmosphere to the game, it lacks other essential sounds like blowing wind, crashing waves, and birds chirping, which would enhance the overall experience.”
- “The atmosphere feels empty; the game relies too heavily on its music without incorporating other ambient sounds that could bring the environment to life.”
- “Despite the presence of ambient music, the game suffers from a lack of diverse soundscapes, making the atmosphere feel flat and uninspired.”