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Unbox: Newbie's Adventure

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

Should you play it?

Unbox: Newbie's Adventure is a 90s style 3D platformer about the ultimate postal service, self-delivering cardboard boxes! Unbox: Newbie's Adventure has giant worlds full of challenges, collectibles and boxy boss battles!

What works
  • Charming and nostalgic 3d platformer
  • Large open worlds with many collectibles
  • Unique unboxing jump mechanic
  • Relaxing and stress-relieving gameplay
  • Local multiplayer adds fun party mode
Things to keep in mind
  • Controls can feel awkward due to box physics
  • Short main story and limited content
  • Some technical issues and occasional bugs
  • No online multiplayer support
  • Music can be repetitive

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Unbox: Newbie's Adventure: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship, Expression.

Why this game works

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