Puzzle Box

Edit (8/2/17): After some discussion with the kind developer, I feel obligated to point out that, while I stand by the following review from an adult's perspective, children might get more enjoyment out of the game for some of the reasons I dislike it. If you are unsure if you or a child you have in mind would enjoy the game, try the demo. PROS: *Performance is fine CONS: *Tedious *Simplistic *Unrewarding *No new mechanics or development over time *Seemingly absent difficulty curve: levels in area 5 may as well be levels in area 1 and vice versa, with only very rare exceptions outside the DLC *Too small a variety of minigames, given how simple they all are *One minigame is buggy *Overpriced GAME LENGTH: The base game can be completed to perfection in around 6 hours. The $4 DLC pack adds another 5 levels, some of which are "extra large," so expect to play another 3-5 hours. SCORE: 1/10 That score may seem harsh, but this has been one of the most joyless experiences in my year...

Great mix of Puzzle, Platformer and simple fun. Various game modes to enjoy so the game never gets stale. And on top of that a lot of content for the small price. If you like PixelArts, Relaxing Games, Puzzle, Platformer, Variety or just simply look for your fix on colorful games, this one is for you.

Recommended... kind of. I assumed this game had PUZZLES because it's name is Puzzle Box. Well, it does have many different modes - two main ones, and a few "smaller" ones - but I think there's too many of them. There's 15 stages to beat - almost all have 6 levels to beat, plus all the levels have their own two mini modes. I only just unlocked Sector 8 and I think I've been playing forever. It's probably because the gameplay really does get repetitive. I don't particularly care for pixel art, but at least the whole game isn't like that. I liked the main screen, it looked nice. Now, there's one minus. If I buy a game that's NOT a visual novel without any other gameplay besides making choices, I want a tutorial. But I was never given one. I saw this tutorial screen above on the trailer section, but it was NEVER shown when you start the game. I wasn't even sure what to do and I'm suddenly on my first level. I had to figure it out on my own, which is not always a bad thing, but it frustr...

Basically, the game is a collection of simple minigames, repeated over many, many levels. The main playing modes amounts to little more than pressing the button that matches the color on the screen, and the other play modes are either basic simulations or platformers. The lack of variety or interesting challenge means that it gets reapetitive fast.

A fun casual game with a variety of modes for each stage. Make colorful pictures of all kinds, then platform over them/save a dog/collect coins from a minefield/the list goes on, there's a mess of them for every layout. I only wish there were a little more DLC/a level editor of some stripe.

Incredibly varied and enjoyable. Greatly recommended!!

Puzzle Box is a killer game. I do not understand why this game is not much more expensive !! I have it on my Nintendo 3DS, I can say that I prefer to play it on my computer. If you have to own a game on Steam, it is Puzzle Box !!!!

The hate for this game perplexes me. [LONG REVIEW DETECTED. PROCEED WITH CAUTION, TL;DR BELOW:] /// The two base modes are great, but the rest are a little unpolished. Don't buy this version of the game if you own a Nintendo Switch, buy Puzzle Box Maker on Switch instead. If you don't have a Switch, though, this game is worth it all the same. Let's talk about each mode the game has to offer; Classic mode has you scroll rightwards through a mural that's missing pieces. Using the mouse and/or WASD/Arrow keys, you need to drop each missing piece into the scrolling mural. Each color corresponds to a different WASD or arrow key, and one color is assigned to each M1 and M2 button; the colors assigned can be switched with the scroll wheel. This mode is fun, easy, intuitive and plays really well. It's polished, it feels good, it has very few issues aside from the mouse position being a little slippery at times. This can easily be fixed by lowering your DPI, though. Copycat mode is very si...

I am 32 years old. My ex-wife and I have a daughter together, and we adopted our son together. Both are now 4 years old. When we were going through our separation, I felt lost and unhappy. I was self-destructive. One day, I was so angry with everything spiraling out of control that I punched a concrete wall in a moment of overwhelming emotion. This resulted in breaking my fifth metacarpal in my right hand—the hand I worked with, played games with, and used to carry my children to bed—the hand I desperately needed to ensure I could continue providing. Upon learning the severity of the self-inflicted damage, I became almost suicidal. Keep in mind that just a few months before this, I was the happiest man, with no history of depression or anxiety. I had never experienced anger outbursts, nor was I the type to break down and cry, but I was in a tough situation that truly prevented me from seeing the light on the other side. With nothing better to do, I looked for a game I could pla...

It was ok...