Monday, July 29, 2024

Boxyboy for TurboGrafx-16


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Boxyboy

aka Boxxle on the Gameboy and Shove It on Genesis


Genre: puzzle - overhead

Publisher: NEC

Year: 1990

System: TurboGrafx-16


Gameplay Score: 3

Gameplay Notes:

Simple...just move to push boxes onto specific tiles. Each stage is a one screen puzzle with one possible solution. Plays like the mobile game Quell. Also reminds me of Goof Troop for the SNES. A really slimmed down version of Goof Troop that is. This version has a level editor that the Genesis and Game Boy versions lack.


Level Design Score: 4

Level Design Notes:

Ingenious. I love the challenge of working out the solution without arbitrary constraints like a timer or limited lives. This is a game you can play through and come back to frequently. Difficult ramps up gently.


Theme Score: 3

Theme Notes:

You're a guy who pushes boxes. Not much to report. An animation plays between levels but it's always the same so I just skip it every time. Could've had a bit more personality.


Art Style Score: 2

Art Style Notes:

Not a looker. Some of the simplest graphics of the 16 bit era. The graphics are a step up from the Genesis version but still incredibly basic.


Audio Score: 3

Audio Notes:

A pleasant song plays as you do. I like it


Overall Score: 63

Review ID: 1439



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