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There are countless video games that feature boxes, but now there’s a new kid on the block. BOXBOY! is a cute puzzle-style challenge for the Nintendo 3DS that has echoes of the classic games from yesteryear. The first thing you’ll notice about BOXBOY! is how its graphics remind you of the Game Boy, but it’s as if the interface has been given a contemporary twist.

HOW TO PLAY

The aim of the game is pretty simple: you’ll need to guide ‘Qbby’, who is basically a cube, to the exit. There are different worlds to explore, and you’ll soon find that Qbbby can’t jump very high, so you’ll need to rely on your skill, and a bit of persistence, in order to progress to subsequent levels. Watch out for lasers, pits, and spikes, which can damage the main character, and look out for on-screen tips which provide you with the information you need when avoiding these obstacles.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Although the game is basic, it’s definitely addictive. Soon you’ll be making bridges and staircases out of the boxes, and collecting crowns. BOXBOY! can be enjoyed by all ages, and is more of a ‘brain game’, where you will need to think logically in order to progress to other worlds. You’ll need a good memory – especially when techniques you learn early on in the game will be needed to complete later stages of game play. Just remember a few basics; tapping the L and R buttons will take you back to the previous checkpoint, which can be a major plus if you get stuck.

FINAL THOUGHTS

If you remember the classic Nintendo games, and how simple they were compared with today’s offerings, BOXBOY! is definitely for you. There’s almost a nostalgic quality to it, and you’ll certainly spend many hours trying out new configurations and developing new strategies for Qbby. This is a definite must-have for players who enjoy puzzles, challenges, and using their brains!