Patrick's Parabox

 PC
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Eurogamer
    Mar 28, 2022
    Beneath Patrick's Parabox's minimalist surface are layers upon layers - a masterclass of simplicity and puzzling challenge. [Eurogamer Recommended]
  2. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Mar 28, 2022
    Mostly, though, it's just the sheer brilliance of Patrick's puzzles that makes it stand out. There's just so much to admire and delight in here, and lemme tell you, the puzzles I can't talk about are just chefkiss.gif genius. Truly wonderful stuff. Just when you think you've got the measure of where this box shuffler's going, it pulls the recursive rug out from under you and captivates you all over again. Given what we're dealing with here, I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say this is an infinitely pleasing puzzle game. If I were Wilmot, I'd be green with envy. [RPS Bestest Bests]

Awards & Rankings

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#37 Best PC Game of 2022

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Gabilean
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    It's an essential puzzle game, really innvoative and original. Portal was the first puzzle game that accomplished to astonish me with all itsIt's an essential puzzle game, really innvoative and original. Portal was the first puzzle game that accomplished to astonish me with all its level design and mechanics. This game... really made me remind of that time. Excellent.… Full Review »
  2. Kaina
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    Brain-blowing, fantastic and original game!

    A must buy for all puzzle lovers.
  3. petemul
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    Of course, if you don't like puzzle games with minimalistic style, this is NOT for you. Otherwise...

    Brilliant. The most brilliant puzzle    Of course, if you don't like puzzle games with minimalistic style, this is NOT for you. Otherwise...

    Brilliant. The most brilliant puzzle game i have played for decades. Patrick's Parabox constantly challenges you AND blows your mind, and it seems to never stop as the level goes on and on.

    The puzzles are well-paced, never too hard or too long to resolve, making it less frustrating than a Baba is You for instance - yet they are amazingly satisfying when you finally solve them.

    And from a gameplay standpoint, this is pure videogame. Nothing else than a VIDEO game can give you these perspective, recursive, loop de loop tricks.

    Try the demo : it gives enough insight to realize if you like this game or not. But i honestly don't see what's what possibly wrong with the whole design.    … Full Review »
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