BOXBOY!

 3DS
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
  1. Kill Screen
    Apr 16, 2015
    71
    Those hoping for 90° Kirby won’t get it in BoxBoy, but those looking for BoxBoy—puzzle-solving, muted box-making extraordinaire—need not look any further. Kirby is not up to this task. Unless, of course, Kirby eats BoxBoy and acquires his powers. Then Kirby might do just fine.
  2. Gameblog.fr
    Apr 20, 2015
    70
    BOXBOX! is not only a tribute to puzzle games of the past, its minimalist design unfolding into more elaborated forms thanks to a clever incubation at HAL Laboratory.
  3. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Apr 1, 2015
    70
    BOXBOY! is a solid puzzle game with touches of platforming mixed in that puzzle game fans should check out. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel of the genre or leave a lasting impression, but it’s a fun way to tease your brain and enjoy some clever puzzle designs.
  5. Vandal
    Apr 8, 2015
    65
    BOXBOY! works, but it fails to surprise, and takes way too long to get to the interesting challenges.
  6. Eurogamer Italy
    Apr 24, 2015
    60
    Boxboy! is not one of the little gems the Nintendo online store sometimes publishes but just a nice concept, well packed, that does not achieve greatness.
  7. Nintendo Life
    Apr 1, 2015
    60
    BOXBOY! will surely find an audience among those who are deeply in love with the Game Boy's sensibilities, but this writer is finding it increasingly difficult to be nostalgic for a style that never goes away. What's left, then, is a polished puzzler with surprisingly dull tendencies.

Awards & Rankings

14
#14 Best 3DS Game of 2015
30
#30 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2015
38
#38 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2015

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 55 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 55
  3. Negative: 4 out of 55
  1. BetaPlayer
    Aug 1, 2022
    9
    This game is so good for an incredible low price, i mean, 5 dollars for this experience feels like i'm stealing to the company, the amount ofThis game is so good for an incredible low price, i mean, 5 dollars for this experience feels like i'm stealing to the company, the amount of levels and challenges is insane, definitely a must have if you're looking for a 3ds user or a puzzle fan. The only issues are that the music is a little bit basic, and the controls sometimes feels clumsy but overall an amazing experience… Full Review »
  2. Tanky86
    May 7, 2022
    8
    Very simple and very solid puzzle game. And lots of fun to be had. Also I need more words to post this review (ignore this text)
  3. VahNabooty
    Apr 3, 2019
    8
    Lovely, adorable, and simplistic puzzle game about growing boxes out of yourself. Very enjoyable the entire way through, a good amount ofLovely, adorable, and simplistic puzzle game about growing boxes out of yourself. Very enjoyable the entire way through, a good amount of content for the low price point.… Full Review »
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