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How well this all works varies with the art and how good a job the algorithm does in converting it. The results vary from charming to a disaster at times but it is still all creative fun for the right audience. A nice touch is that for younger (or possibly less skilled) gamers there’s then an ability to make it a little easier so the interest here is in providing maximum accessibility and it is appreciated. You’ll have a massive amount of pre-made art to choose from, and additional pictures have already been added from the community, but the real fun is in giving it a whirl and trying it out for yourself. The pixel art editor is very straight-forward and works nicely. Then, once you’re happy with your creation you can see how well it plays and possibly choose to share it with others. In particular this feature seems very well-geared for families where kids and parents can create levels and try them out together. In terms of the issues certainly this is not a game for everyone, it is intended either for people who enjoy exploring their creative side or who have younger kids who perhaps aren’t quite ready for mainstream titles and have been dabbling in simpler mobile games. Additionally, not all games work well in all cases. With the pro controller I found Bomb relatively impossible to do well with given the poor response of the motion controls. It fared a little better in handheld mode but was a bit shaky. I also had some glitches with Claw sometimes, with the claw getting stuck, but in general the control for it takes getting used to. The rest of the issues generally rest on how the game’s algorithm decides to interpret your pixel art and the results will absolutely vary. Taking in the big pixelated picture Puzzle Box Maker is a niche title that’s important to have available as an option in the Switch library. There’s absolutely nothing quite like it on the system and that makes it both a major risk and refreshing to see. Conceivably there’s a never-ending amount of content possible with it, you just need to be very aware of the limits of what is capable of. If you’d like to explore your creative side and be able to experience your art in a unique way, or particularly if you’re raising a younger gamer who still isn’t quite ready for prime time, this could be a great title to explore.
Justin Nation, Score:Good [7.0]