If you've ever fantasized about the life of a postal worker, complete with the nerve-wracking stress of making speedy deliveries under intense pressure, you might find the upcoming satirical story-based puzzler, Boxbound, intriguing. In this game, you take on a job as a postal worker alongside your fellow employee, Peter, where you'll stack boxes, make deliveries, and navigate through a series of strange, world-changing events.
The gameplay in Boxbound is straightforward yet challenging: you must fit variously-shaped boxes onto a snaking grid before making deliveries as you drive through the city streets, dodging obstacles. The twist? You'll encounter unexpected challenges like power outages and debris that need to be cleared from the grid. And if that wasn't enough, the outside world is constantly in motion while you work, adding an extra layer of complexity to your tasks.
Your good friend and coworker, Peter, will keep you updated on all the goings-on that drastically and increasingly bizarrely change your work environment. From power outages to sweeping up debris, you'll need to adapt quickly to keep the deliveries on track.
Neither snow, nor rain... That's just the beginning. Boxbound offers a functionally limitless number of levels and introduces additional package shapes as you progress. A glance at the trailer hints at the game's whacky, weird, and somewhat sinister atmosphere.
Set to release on March 31st, Boxbound promises a unique charm that will keep players engaged. While the gameplay itself may not be my cup of tea, the sight of Peter donning colorful outfits and the chaotic, strange events happening outside—which include shipping everything from mundane items to explosives—piques my curiosity. It's a game that compels me to explore its world further.
However, if the life of a postal worker doesn't appeal to you, don't worry. You can explore other brain-teasing options with our list of the top 25 best puzzle games for iOS and Android.