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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 73 | 9 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 92% | 86 | 50 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 100% | 97 | 0 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 1 reviews sampled · 0 total reviews in window · weighted 0.4 up / 0 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (13)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 75
“While Nintendo systems have been notoriously accused of being "for kids" for ages now, with the Switch mostly being no exception, in truth if you're looking for a great game to directly play with your kids it can be a bit of a challenge to find much in the way of variety...”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Pile Up! Box by Box is a game that offers what it promises, family fun without much difficulty. It shines in its design and art, although in the gameplay it is a game that does not stand out although it does not disappoint as long as you do not ask for more than it can give you: platforms, simple puzzles and a well-designed cooperative mode.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Overall, Pile Up! Box by Box is fun game that you can play with friends and family. It's a game that lets you bond without having to be pressured in playing the game as it's very forgiving and very engaging. If you want to have some family fun, this game is right for you.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Pile Up! Box by Box is a 1-4 co op platform game. It can be played solo or with friends with four worlds to explore. This game is a fun entertaining friendly game that I would recommend to anyone who likes co-op or is new to co-op. It has a few quality of life issues, such as a lack of a map, and the jump button not quite being up to par when crucial, but has lots to do for it’s short run time that can still pack a good night in gaming.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Pile Up! Box by Box is a colorful, fun puzzle platformer for the family but there just isn’t enough of it to last. Figuring out different ways to solve each world’s puzzles is enjoyable, there are tons of collectibles to hunt down, and there is some fun mini-games. The downside is that you’ll need local players to enjoy this to the fullest even if the core game is playable solo. If you’re looking to play as some cardboard boxes and solve some puzzles with the family it can be worth a look.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Pile Up! it's not just a successful experiment: it's a game with its own voice, a clear identity and a formula capable of glueing you to the screen turn after turn, but which lacks a pinch of polish.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Pile Up! Box By Box is a multiplayer game best experienced without max participants.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“No matter your age, there’s plenty of fun to be had in Pile Up! Box by Box.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Pile up! Box by Box is a three-dimensional puzzle platformer. Though this game does feature many interesting puzzles, instead of emphasizing difficult and intricate puzzles, it focuses on creating a lovely and charming atmosphere to explore. Does this decision make the game stand out for the better? Or did it work to the game’s detriment? Find out in this Rapid Review.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A very accessible and fun cooperative adventure for all audiences.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Pile Up! Box By Box offers a good platformer that suffers from some inaccuracies due in particular to a sometimes capricious camera and a slight lack of ambition in terms of puzzles that are varied but far too simplistic.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Pile Up! Box by Box is not a bad family game, but it is a completely forgettable one. Despite the nice visuals and friendly artistic style, the level design and the puzzles do not live up to the promise. The control is not always the best, since the camera often plays tricks with your depth perception making jumping from shelf to shelf, somewhat annoying. The lack of danger and challenge, makes the game kid friendly, but the lack of online co-op is hurting the entire package..”
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Patch history
- PileUp-Date 1.0.25Sep 16, 2021
- 1.0.13Jun 7, 2021
- 1.0.13Jun 7, 2021