How is this compared to the Room?

[Shang Tsung]

[5thCartwheel]

Easier, same fun.

[[mezzo243]]

Far less creepy.

[CJ]

I think I saw almost every type of puzzle from The Room series in this game at some juncture. While I really enjoyed Boxes, and it's far better than the original demo I played, I still feel the brain work could be tougher; or at least an option for harder puzzles.

[ABUELITOVIP]

- It is a game with more accessible puzzles.
- It has better lighting, you won't get lost in a puzzle because the area is dark and hides a switch.
- Graphically beautiful, although it feels like they make it too easy or highlighted on some switch because it stands out too much.
- I liked level 1 how it seems that each object encloses another room inside and another room inside, but then they simplify the animation quite a bit in the following levels.
- The videos are a spoiler, they should only show the initial part of the game, which is the tutorial.
- I think they should change the name if they want to sell more and plan to release new versions in the future, because if you search for "game boxes", you will see thousands of results related to programming or 3D design appear.
- The mechanics or controls are very well implemented.
- Reminds me of The Room 1 (my favorite of all).
- It doesn't hide objects or interaction areas excessively, that makes the game feel easy and short, but it really isn't trying to artificially lengthen the game.

I hope they have success with this game and release more like it. Although it feels short, the price seems appropriate to me for a game that just came out.

[Fauxfire76]

It's a fair bit derivative but it's also enough its own thing that I enjoyed it greatly. This, much like the Room series, is a game I can see going back to again.

[SnakeDoctor]

No where near as good. Not even in the same league. The Room Games all had a logical progression where you could figure out the puzzles. This game just has random tasks that make no sense and are disjointed that you just have to guess at until you get it right. Boxes TRIED to be the Room but failed miserably. I actually don't know how they could just basically steal the premise of a game, try to copy the style and art, even include the letters and the exact same plot then release it as a new game.

[Wishbone]

Originally posted by SnakeDoctor:

Boxes TRIED to be the Room but failed miserably. I actually don't know how they could just basically steal the premise of a game, try to copy the style and art, even include the letters and the exact same plot then release it as a new game.

Honestly, I think it's actually somewhat impressive that they could blatantly copy so many elements of what is clearly a winning formula, and still somehow manage to make every single one of them so much worse than the original.

[HauntedWebby]

It is a lot like The Room, which came out 10 yrs ago, but it has some uniqueness. Others have copied the game play of The Room, like The House of Da Vinci, because people like to play this type of puzzle game. I purchased Boxes on sale, so it was cheap. I enjoyed it. I hope they put out sequels.

[Penedon]

Since The Room is in a big hiatus, this game is the best thing that could have possibly appear.

It's something close to a copy, or heavily inspired, you decide. But I found the boxes very unique and creative.

It's less challenging, but some boxes are going to be tough to reveal without a hint.

Also, I found out the studio made "Doors: Paradox", which has the same premise, and I intend to get it eventually.

Maybe they could add 4-8 hard boxes as a DLC.

[Ongen]

I was hoping for another Room type of game, but it felt pretty easy and i never got stuck anywhere having to look for clues. Also game is pretty short, i finished it in 3 hours. So considering the price its kind of expensive compared to gametime, not really much of replayability either.

[sammy2006]

To me, it's like playing the Room, only easier. And I played all the room games. I like this game much better.