BoxBoxBoy!

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7.9

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  • Summary: Our boxy hero, Qbby, has a brand-new power that lets him duplicate his blocky bod into TWO sets of boxes. He'll put every box to use to survive perilous traps across 11+ worlds of puzzling levels. Learn new tricks and box formations to get past obstacles, like switches, spikes, and evenOur boxy hero, Qbby, has a brand-new power that lets him duplicate his blocky bod into TWO sets of boxes. He'll put every box to use to survive perilous traps across 11+ worlds of puzzling levels. Learn new tricks and box formations to get past obstacles, like switches, spikes, and even lazers. [Nintendo]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. CD-Action
    Oct 14, 2016
    90
    It’s actually a perfect smartphone game, but on 3DS it doesn’t attack you with ads, microtransactions and other annoyances associated with the free-to-play model. [10/2016, p.70]
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  2. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Jul 27, 2016
    90
    At the end of the day, I enjoyed my time with BOXBOXBOY!. The is simple, yet charming.
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Jul 6, 2016
    85
    BoxBoxBoy might be a must-buy, but it does feel like DLC for a game I’ve never played.
  4. 3DJuegos
    Jul 1, 2016
    80
    Charming and clever, this sequel is just a reminder for players who loved the first game. A must-have for puzzle fans.
  5. Game Informer
    Jul 13, 2016
    80
    BoxBoxBoy may be remarkably similar to the original BoxBoy, stripping it of its experimental indie cred and slipping it into a comfortable and safe sequel – but comfortable and safe are not bad things. Those are the words I use to describe all of my favorite clothing. You get more of what made the original BoxBoy worth a recommendation, and the same can be said of this follow-up.
  6. IGN
    Jul 6, 2016
    78
    There are a few times when this puzzle-platformer leans too heavily into classic run-and-jump territory it’s not suited for, but when it stays the course, BoxBoxBoy! is a great example of how to do a lot with only a little.
  7. Nintendo Life
    Jul 13, 2016
    70
    While we'd argue that previous fans will get the most out of this sequel in the long run, it's a perfectly manageable entry point for newcomers if the tight mechanics and bite-sized chunks of puzzling goodness are starting to sound pretty good this time around.

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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
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  1. GalladeGuy
    Sep 19, 2016
    9
    This game is simple, but who says that's a bad thing? HAL's newest game is everything I could have wanted in a BoxBoy sequel and more!This game is simple, but who says that's a bad thing? HAL's newest game is everything I could have wanted in a BoxBoy sequel and more!

    Pros:
    - It's only $5
    - Simplistic design
    - Amazing puzzles
    - The comics are hilarious

    Cons:
    - Not enough levels!    … Expand
  2. GamerDylan
    Sep 18, 2019
    8
    Another great entry in the BOXBOY series. A must-play for a fan of the first game.
  4. Underpants158
    Jul 6, 2016
    7
    Pros:
    -$4.99 guys. Four dollars and ninety-nine cents!
    -Puzzle concepts numerous and easy to understand -Challenging but never impossible    Pros:
    -$4.99 guys. Four dollars and ninety-nine cents!
    -Puzzle concepts numerous and easy to understand
    -Challenging but never impossible
    -Good length for the price.

    Oks:
    -Minimalist art style. Really embodies the gameplay>graphics motto

    Conclusion: a refreshing puzzle game for the year after the daunting experience that was the Witness.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#17 Best 3DS Game of 2016
37
#37 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2016
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#45 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2016