Lex Firth
Cubed3BOXBOY! (3DS eShop) Review
Published 5/31/2015
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3DS - 4/2/2015
Boxboy
Box Boy! is a platform game in which players control a box-shaped character named Qbby as he makes his way through each level. The source of the game's mechanics come from Qbby's ability to spawn boxes out of his body, the number of which varies between each level. These boxes can spread out in whatever direction is possible to make various shapes and can either be carried or thrown and pushed around. The boxes have various uses, such as allowing players to reach high ledges or cross large gaps, holding down switches, or blocking deadly lasers. Additionally, by hooking these boxes onto a ledge while Qbby is still attached, he can pull himself up. Each level features one or more crowns, which can be collected with advanced play but will become uncollectable if the player uses too many boxes during a level. These crowns unlock additional worlds as the game progresses. Medals obtained from clearing each level can be spent on extras, such as costumes, technique manuals, and bonus levels.
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- HAL Laboratory
- Publisher
- Nintendo
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83
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60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 83 across 18 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1006 reviews · 33%
80–8910 reviews · 56%
70–791 review · 6%
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Justin Haywald
GameSpotBoxBoy! Review
Published 5/7/2015
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80
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Read originalBrad Jones
Game Rant‘BOXBOY!’ Review
Published 5/4/2015
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90
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Read originalKyle Hilliard
Game InformerBoxboy Review – Thinking With Boxes
Published 4/15/2015
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Read originalChris Dring
The GuardianBoxboy! review – compulsive, charming and inventive
Published 4/13/2015
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Read originalGavin Greene
GamesBeatBoxBoy's chill minimalism makes it fun to think inside, outside, and around the box
Published 4/10/2015
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Read originalMatt Welsh
GamingTrendFun squared — BOXBOY! review
Published 4/10/2015
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80
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Boxboy! (Nintendo 3DS)
Published 4/9/2015
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90
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Read originalChristian Donlan
EurogamerBoxboy! review
Published 4/9/2015
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