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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) | – | 82 | 10 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 93% | 87 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 93% | 87 | 2668 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Mar 12, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 2668 total reviews in window · weighted 133.3 up / 5.3 down · computed 5h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (7)
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.
- 90
“Boxes: Lost Fragments is a shining example of puzzle video gaming, wonderfully constructed and utterly absorbing.”
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“This clever puzzler is as elegantly designed as the gorgeous boxes that make up each level. It's an addictive game you can easily sink hours into as you unlock each lock and find each hidden secret.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Boxes: Lost Fragments is a beautiful, wondrous puzzler. Setting aside the thin narrative and short runtime, the creativity and attention to detail are remarkable.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Overall, Boxes: Lost Fragments is a fantastic puzzler; the only complaint I have, which isn’t really a complaint, is that I wish the game was longer. I was disappointed to be finished with the game after six hours of gameplay. I enjoyed it very much. If you enjoy these kinds of puzzle games, then Boxes: Lost Fragments will tick that box for you.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“On balance, Boxes: Lost Fragments is a great representative of its subgenre. The sliding puzzles are fun and woven into a mysterious staging of the individual boxes. There's always a relaxing feeling when a switch has been activated and a new object is revealed. Or when a larger mechanism is set in motion, which awakens even more secrets.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Our only real reservation about Boxes: Lost Fragments is how close it is to The Room. But should we really chastise it for taking heavy inspiration from a classic puzzle game? Whatever the answer, we can’t deny that this is a beautiful, clever puzzle game that’s provided us with a few hours of engaging gameplay. The puzzles here are excellent, and it’s a visual treat.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Boxes: Lost Fragments proves to be an immersive experience for puzzle lovers, providing moments of wonder at the creativity unfolded in each stage of the game. The combination of intriguing puzzles, captivating visual presentations and constant challenge keeps players immersed in a mysterious plot full of surprises. Despite some areas in which the creative whimsy may seem monotonous and the soundtrack is more discreet, the overall experience offered by the BigLoop Studios game is positive, providing satisfaction and that pleasant feeling when overcoming challenges.”
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- Update notes for May 18May 18, 2026
- Chapter 5 Bug FixMay 7, 2026
- Performance and Bugs FixesApr 24, 2024
- Knight Puzzle and Performance UpdatesApr 3, 2024
- Boxes content updateMar 12, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Fixes and polish updateFeb 10, 2024
- Boxes: Lost Fragments Demo UpdateJan 24, 2024
- Boxes: Lost Fragments Progress UpdateJan 4, 2024
- Boxes: Lost Fragments Release Date UpdateNov 10, 2023