BoxBoy! + BoxGirl!

 Switch
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Jun 26, 2019
    73
    BoxBoy! + BoxGirl! Is easy to pick up and play to the end, but getting the highest ratings will be quite a challenge, as it requires to gather all crowns on the level while using as few boxes as possible. [Issue#238, p.62]
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  2. FNintendo
    Jul 29, 2019
    70
    BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL! is the fourth game of the BoxBoy! series and this iteration brings a very welcome cooperative mode, as well as new additions that contribute towards making puzzle solving more enjoyable. Character customization is also a new element that contributes to make this a remarkable and fun puzzle game and which will fit perfectly with those who enjoy using their heads.
  3. Slant Magazine
    May 3, 2019
    70
    The game is clearly geared toward young players, so expect a lightweight experience.
  5. GameSpot
    Apr 25, 2019
    70
    While Bye-Bye BoxBoy! remains the pinnacle of the series, BoxBoy! + BoxGirl! is a more than worthy entry.
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  1. Kotaku
    Apr 29, 2019
    Newcomers should have fun from the start of Box Boy + Box Girl. Old-timers will have to dig a little more. Everyone who plays will likely finish feeling at least a shade more clever. That’s always a nice feeling to get from a game.
  2. Mashable
    Apr 29, 2019
    BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL! is a delightful, unique puzzle game worth checking out. With the most lovable boxes in gaming history and the brainteasing powers of a New York Times Sunday crossword, only a square would miss out on this release.
  3. The Verge
    May 6, 2019
    It’s a more accessible, fully featured version of an already great game.
  5. Vice
    Apr 26, 2019
    A puzzle platformer that smoothly finesses the line between feeling challenging and keeping me motivated.

Awards & Rankings

65
#65 Best Switch Game of 2019
18
#18 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019

User Reviews

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 42
  3. Negative: 7 out of 42
  1. Baseck
    Apr 28, 2019
    10
    The best in the series, with much more levels and a pretty fun cooperative mode.
  2. v1993
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    A great game overall and an outright awesome pick for its price. Main puzzles are pretty easy, but completing with low amount of boxes whileA great game overall and an outright awesome pick for its price. Main puzzles are pretty easy, but completing with low amount of boxes while collecting all crowns gets pretty challenging as you keep going. Level structure and instant rollback work really well in eliminating frustration games of this kind tend to have.… Full Review »
  3. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    8
    Banger. One of my favorite puzzle games of all time. Everything HAL puts out is gold.
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