Boxx 4 – Boxed Edition
Boxx 4 is a colorful side-scrolling platform game developed by Retroguru for classic Amiga computers and published in physical format by APC&TCP.
Created using the Scorpion Engine, this fourth installment in the Boxx series combines classic jump 'n' run gameplay, detailed pixel art, challenging boss battles and an energetic soundtrack featuring 14 Amiga chiptunes. The game won first prize at the Revision 2023 Game Competition.
The story
In a distant land, a cheerful little box-shaped creature named Cubo loves nothing more than exploring his world and discovering new places. But his peaceful life is suddenly threatened when Cyrce, an evil robotic witch, takes control of his homeland and terrorizes its inhabitants.
Determined to save everyone, Cubo sets out on a dangerous adventure through colorful environments filled with enemies, traps and challenging obstacles. Along the way, he must collect coins to unlock checkpoints, overcome increasingly difficult challenges and confront the powerful followers of the robotic witch.
Can you guide Cubo through this perilous journey, defeat Cyrce and restore peace to his world?
Features
• Classic side-scrolling platform action with colorful pixel art
• Three difficulty levels: Easy, Normal and Hard
• Unlockable co-op and gun modes
• Challenging levels with powerful boss battles
• 14 Amiga chiptunes, including Jukeboxx
• Randomly generated screensavers and hidden cheats
• Developed using Scorpion Engine
• First prize winner at the Revision 2023 Game Competition
Product includes
• 3.5" floppy disk containing Boxx 4
• DVD-style case
• Game booklet
• Folded A3 poster
• Digital download of the game
System requirements
• Amiga 500 PAL with Kickstart 1.3
• Minimum 1 MB of RAM (512 KB RAM expansion)
• Compatible with OCS, ECS and AGA chipsets
Credits
• Programming and level design: Lemming880
• Graphics: Krzysztof Matys (Koyot1222) and Jonathan Dodd (Dulcahn)
• Music: Roland Voss (Triace) and Johan Letfors (Vedder)
• Beta testing and print design: Denny Müller (Mulle)
• Cover design: Eugenio D'Adamo
• Support: Shahzad Sahaib (Kojote), Frank Wille (phx) and Earok
• Physical edition published by APC&TCP