In the video game industry, often, it’s not all action games, shooter games or characters whose mission is to save the world. We also have another large number of launches that, for example, offer us something that has nothing to do with industry clichés. And today, from Xbox Area, we tell you about one of those somewhat alternative titles that probably won’t be nominated for a big award, but that will surely entertain you while you play it. Join us in our analyse of Lost Fragments Boxes.
Today we’re talking to you about Boxes: Lost Fragmentsa puzzle game developed by the Bulgarian/German studio Grande Boucle Studios. Published by Snapbreak, the game is available on Xbox and PC since February 1. Throughout this analysis, we explain to you what we found to be the same, as well as its strong points or the aspects in which we noticed that it is weak.
Riddles and more riddles
Analyze the gameplay of this title is to speak basically of riddles. Although at the story level the game strives to bring a little mystery by telling us that we are a legendary thief whose new mission takes us to a mansion where we encounter a series of mysterious boxes, the story quickly fades into the background since the only thing you’ll want to do while playing is solve the following puzzle.
This is the success of Boxes: Lost Fragments: nail succession of riddles that get to the point and they offer what the player wants, rack their brains for the key and find where they need to click to turn that mechanism or button that is necessary to keep moving forward. Of course, we say rack your brain more metaphorically than literally, since these are not really difficult riddles but quite the opposite. Finding the solution will be quite intuitive and, in case of a slight collapse, a simple click on different parts of the screen will give you the key.
It won’t be a big challenge for you.
The game nevertheless remains friendly and offers you a hint system that reveals where you need to click. It doesn’t tell you what you should do, but it details where you should focus your efforts. Throughout the game’s 5 chapters (each of which is divided into 4 additional parts), there was never a moment where I was stuck for more than a minute and it was immediately easy to find where continue. And not because I’m a genius in this area (on the contrary) but because I find the game friendly due to its difficulty and does not put severe barriers to entry.
In short, as far as gameplay is concerned, we will go where we go and a huge collection of puzzles awaits us with which to think and experiment in order to continue advancing throughout the game. 3 or 4 hours which can last you.
In terms of art, this stands out.
If what we find in the gameplay is what we expected, Concerning the artistic section, the game pleasantly surprised us. Everything related to the design of the scenarios, but especially that of the boxes and devices, seemed astonishing to us and very well worked. As if it were a product of goldsmithing, the care put into each creation is enormous and it is very pleasant to interact with something that could be a work of art displayed in a Victorian museum.
Furthermore, the sound section It helps a lot to give you that feeling of “fun” that you get from being able to slide this mechanism that you couldn’t before or insert this object into this or that slot. By adding what we see on the screen to what our ears hear, the experience gains artistically. This also avoids falling into fatigue with gameplay that could be essentially repetitive.
Analysis of lost box fragments: conclusions
If you like puzzles, you will like it Boxes: Lost Fragments. And I would venture to say that, even if you don’t like it, this game can be your gateway to a genre you may not have approached. With a very light difficulty and always knowing what to do, the Big Loop Studios game offers a duration of approximately 3 or 4 hours in which the artistic level complements very well with the simple playable base of Boxes: Lost Fragments.
Pro.
- Simple and affordable
- Artistically very elaborate
Contra.
- something short
- Your lack of challenge can work against you
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