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Review of BoxBoy! + BoxGirl! on Nintendo Switch

by Chucky Chucky photo Apr 2019
Cover image of BoxBoy! + BoxGirl! on Switch
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 26 Apr 2019
Genre: Puzzle-platform game
Developer: HAL Laboratory
Publisher: Nintendo

Introduction

Imagine a world where you're a boxy dude named Qbby and your only job is to stack boxes and navigate through colorful levels. Sounds thrilling, right? Well, welcome to BoxBoy! + BoxGirl!, a game that takes puzzle platforming to a level that might even make IKEA instructions feel like a simple Sunday crossword. They say 'don't judge a book by its cover,' but when that cover is a cardboard box, well, throw in a whole new set of expectations.

Gameplay

The game's core mechanic revolves around, you guessed it, boxes. Whether it's forming bridges, blocking hazards, or doing questionable gymnastics to pedal your way across dangerous pits, Qbby's got a box for everything. There are 270 levels across multiple campaigns, challenging your brain cells and, let's be honest, your patience. If you think you can just breeze through because you've played a few puzzle games before, think again-this game does not follow the hallway logic of video games where everything gets progressively easier. No, this one traps you in a labyrinth of geometric misery until you figure out the angles required to make it through. Plus, the addition of a two-player mode means you can now share your pain with a friend-or maybe just argue when someone messes up a box placement. After all, what's friendship without a little competitive rage?

Graphics

Visually, BoxBoy! + BoxGirl! is as colorful as one of those skateboard graphics from the late 90s, with a minimalist design that makes even the simple act of jumping feel sleek. It's like a Wes Anderson film-everything is deliberately styled yet remarkably simple. You'll marvel at how such perfectly aligned squares can create a sense of joy, leading you to wonder if geometry class could have been this fun. Characters are adorably crafted, like if someone combined pre-school art with graphical feistiness. Even when you're frustrated trying to climb a box, it's hard to deny that everything looks downright pleasant.

Conclusion

In conclusion, BoxBoy! + BoxGirl! manages to take the simplicity of box stacking and elevate it into a clever puzzle adventure. You'll find yourself yanking at your hair and then doing a little dance of joy when you finally clear that overlapping puzzle that took you an hour longer than expected. Just be careful not to get too wrapped up in that shiny aesthetic; the game may look inviting but will challenge your intellect like a mathlete on caffeine. It's charming, it's brilliantly designed, and hey, it may just make boxes your new best friend-sorry, cardboard cutouts. If you're in for fun cooperative gameplay and a challenge that will make your head swim in delightful frustration, grab it and prepare to box your way to victory. Just remember: with great boxes comes great responsibility.

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