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boxlife

79% positive of 87 Steam reviews

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Released: 2016
Steam Deck: Not tested
Platforms: Steam

Made by tequibo.

About the game

boxlife is a tiny first person metroidvania, where you gain abilities, find secrets and escape from the box

Tagged by players

Metroidvania
First-Person
Puzzle

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boxlife

79% positive of 87 Steam reviews

View on Steam

Released: 2016
Steam Deck: Not tested
Platforms: Steam

Made by tequibo.

About the game

boxlife is a tiny first person metroidvania, where you gain abilities, find secrets and escape from the box

Tagged by players

Metroidvania
First-Person
Puzzle

What players say

Recommended
Boxlife is a strange, freeform puzzle game. There is no guidance at all, so just explore and experience what the game has to offer. You start out with only being able to walk, but gradually unlock more powers. After beating the game (hint: collect four of something) you get a new game plus mode where you can use the skills unlocked to find all nine secrets, to unlock the one achievement and complete the game. I have…
1.1 h played when written. 6 found it helpful.
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Recommended
Very simple First-Person Metroidvania game that you can beat in like 20-30 min. As you go through this "box" like world you will discover more abilities to give you access to other sections of the box to find the 4 key items to beat the game. Wish it had more maps but for $1, totally got my money's worth! Rating 7/10
34 min played when written. 9 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
Boxlife felt like a bad platformer that someone thought up and gave up on in the same sitting. Controls are wonky and the whole game takes place in the same room/level area. You wander around aimlessly until you find power ups that allow you to progress by backtracking for the next power up until you finish. The game is quick and short to complete, and leaves you feeling like any other game would have been a better…
35 min played when written. 0 found it helpful.
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