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The Sandbox

$4.99
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Developer:
PIXOWL INC.
Publisher:
PIXOWL INC.
Platforms:
Windows
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About the Game

READY FOR CRAFTING VIRTUAL WORLDS ON YOUR PC?
The acclaimed world-building game featuring a unique mission-based approach is coming onto PC via Steam Early Access.
ONLY ON PC: Make 4X BIGGER worlds - You have 4x times more space to craft whatever you like in the CREATE mode! Plus all elements are immediately accessible, there are no limitations to your imagination!
With over 16 million players on mobile & tablets versions and 1,500,000 pixel blocks creations shared in the Online Gallery to date, this PC version is taking world crafting simulation to the next level!

CRAFT, PLAY AND SHARE!

The Sandbox is a unique world building & crafting game featuring over 200+ physics elements presented in 2D pixel blocks that can interact with each others. Players can craft amazing worlds, create pixel art, chain reactions, chiptune music, advanced contraptions, electric circuits or just play with physics.

Play with basic elements ranging from simple water, stone, sand, wood, glass, lava, fire, to more complex: electricity, metal, virus, antivirus,heater, cooler, lasers, pipes, gems, sensors, leds TNT, C4, crosswire, conveyor belt, music instruments etc.

That's not all, The Sandbox features also a wide range of casual elements, just for fun! Fish, bees, lion, flamingo, humans, zombies, robots, aliens, dinosaurs, monuments, tanks, cars, trucks!

Steam Exclusive Features

The Steam PC version of The Sandbox is a Premium adaptation of Pixowl’s famous HIT! No microtransactions, All Elements are unlocked and immediately accessible, as well as 15 original campaigns to explore: Initial Story, Dinosaurs, Pixel Art, Music, User-Created 1 & 2, Lasers and pipes, Contraptions, Humans, Zombies, Robots, Alien Invasion, Retro Gaming, Ninja and last but not least, the Ecology / Natural Disasters!

A few thrilling features, exclusively on the PC version:
  • Make 4X BIGGER worlds - You have 4x times more space to craft whatever you like in the CREATE mode!
  • All elements are immediately accessible, there are no limitations to your imagination!
  • Ultra-precise controls with mouse, trackpad or touch support (for touch-screen only)
  • Several keyboard shortcuts to create worlds faster!
  • Windowed display or fullscreen mode
  • Cloud saving of your progression online and syncing across multiple PCs via with Steam Cloud
  • Cross-platform compatibility of your worlds: create on PC, view on Mobile or vice-versa

Game Features

  • Over 200 elements you can combine for different physical effects
  • A classic/retro 8-bit interface
  • Easy to understand tutorials get you started building worlds
  • 15 Individual Campaigns: Initial Story, Dinosaurs, Pixel Art, Music, User-Created 1 & 2, Lasers and pipes, Contraptions, Humans, Zombies, Robots, Alien Invasion, Retro Gaming, Ninja and last but not least, the Ecology / Natural Disasters!
  • 250 puzzle Levels in total -- dozens of hours of mind challenging content for your brain!
  • Compose your own chiptune melodies you can play in-game. You may choose the following instruments: Note, Guitar, Bass, Trumpet and Drums
  • Add advanced elements to your worlds:
    • Vehicles -- Cars, tanks and trucks are all available for your use within your world!
    • Contraptions -- LEDs, conveyor belts, lasers, pipes and multiple sensors are all available to bring your world into the age of technology!
    • Bring life to your worlds: Add humans and use Magic Job Powders to turn them into miners, builders, hunters, woodcutters or… ZOMBIES!
    • Zombies -- Turn your mild-mannered human into a brain eating beast that wreaks havoc on your world!
    • Robots -- Have robots taken over your world? You better obey your metal masters, puny human animals!
    • Ninja & Avatar -- Play with the controllable elements: Ninja, Avatar, Snake… and create your video game levels!
    • Add dinosaurs and protect them from extinction (or, recreate the BIG BANG and wipe them from the face of the Earth - the choice is yours!)
    • Add animals, fish and fireflies to your worlds and watch as their behavior creates “natural drama” that rivals any reality TV show!
    • Use our decorations and add awesome real-life wonders to your landscapes: The Eiffel Tower, a crashed UFO, the pyramids, futuristic buildings and a giant robot are all available at your fingertips!
    • Use TNT or C4 to wreak havoc with powerful explosions or light up your sky with meteors and fireworks
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Share your creations with the world

Share your favorite universe in The Sandbox’s Online Gallery ()
Search the gallery to see the creations of other players (1,000,000 worlds and climbing!)
Rate other players’ worlds and add in your own elements to give them a surprise effect

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User Reviews

Mostly Negative
4 user reviews
25%
Positive
1 hrs at review
Not Recommended

It is obvious that this was originally a mobile game, because it still plays and looks like one. The by far biggest issue I have with it is that the individual pixel size gets really big when you play this game on a large monitor, and from what I gathered, there is no way to stop it from launching in fullscreen. The issue with this is that it becomes nearly impossible for your eyes to see whatever the contraption they made in the different levels is supposed to be. It also just makes navigating the menu complicated as it is hard to see what the different buttons say. Beside this issue, it just isn't that fun. I used to play a lot of Powder Game when I was a kid and I feel like I know what I want when I decide to sit down and explore these games, and this just isn't it. It is really hard for me to explain why, but I think it is a mix of the available elements and the gameplay just not feeling that smooth. I also prefer to just have a plain black background, as it makes my strange creat...

6 helpful 1 funny
164 hrs at review
Recommended

pixel art game (lol)

2 helpful
1 hrs at review
Not Recommended

achievements broken. game abandoned. rip.

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP
  • Processor: 1 Ghz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 1.5 must be supported by your video card
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 100 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 8
  • Processor: 2 Ghz
  • Memory: 1024 MB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 1.5 or higher
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 256 MB available space

FAQ

How much does The Sandbox cost?

The Sandbox costs $4.99.

What are the system requirements for The Sandbox?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows XP Processor: 1 Ghz Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 1.5 must be supported by your video card Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 100 MB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS *: Windows 8 Processor: 2 Ghz Memory: 1024 MB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 1.5 or higher Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 256 MB available space

What platforms is The Sandbox available on?

The Sandbox is available on Windows PC.

Is The Sandbox worth buying?

The Sandbox has 25% positive reviews from 4 players.

When was The Sandbox released?

The Sandbox was released on Jun 29, 2015.

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