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The Sandbox

The Sandbox is a world-building game with 200+ elements to craft pixel worlds

4.0

43 Votes

  • Category Puzzle
  • Program license Free
  • Version 1.99981
  • Size 75 MB
  • Works under: Android
  • Program available in English
  • Content rating Everyone
  • Package name com.pixowl.thesandbox.android
  • Program by PIXOWL INC.
    PIXOWL INC. 350 Townsend Street #836 CA 94107, SAN FRANCISCO

The Sandbox is an Android game that places you in the omnipotent role of crafting a world from scratch.

Concept

The Sandbox, quite befitting to its name, invites the player into a realm where they can shape their own world. Unlike many games that have intricate missions, this game focuses on the consequences of the player's actions. The player's canvas is a blank space waiting to be spruced up with different elements such as earth, water, metal, gas, and seeds. The game also allows the player to control various effects, such as sun, rain, and temperature, adding another layer of depth to the gameplay.

Gameplay

The Sandbox builds a world of fascinating possibilities for the player. For instance, if you plant seeds and then cause rain, the seeds will sprout, or by melting rock, you may create lava. These examples barely scratch the surface of the varied and complex possibilities that the game offers. The player is given the freedom to experiment with and explore the multitude of different interactions between elements and effects.

Graphics

In terms of graphics, The Sandbox boasts a charmingly retro pixelated aesthetic. While it may not impress with exquisite detail or lifelike visuals, the game's pixel art design certainly has a nostalgic appeal that many players will appreciate.

Game Modes

The Sandbox provides a variety of game modes to keep players engaged. Each mode, coupled with the game's open-ended nature, results in countless hours of gameplay. The game's replayability factor is high, making it a worthy addition to your Android device that you may never feel the need to uninstall.

Pros

  • Open-ended gameplay allows for creativity and experimentation
  • Multiple game modes provide variety and replayability
  • Retro pixel art design has a nostalgic appeal

Cons

  • Lack of detailed objectives could be uninteresting for some players
  • Graphics may not appeal to players preferring high-detail visuals

What’s New in 1.99981?

MAJOR UPDATE!!!

+ 3 new Campaigns: Brainiac 3, Heroes & Relic Hunter

+ 30 new Elements: 4 controllable Super-Heroes with Monster Girl, Invincible, Rex Splode, Dupli-Kate, an adventurer Jones with his rope and many new mechanisms, enemies and decorations - go check & try them out!!

+ Many Bugs Fixes

Potentially dangerous permissions

  • GET_ACCOUNTS: Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
  • READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to read from external storage.
  • WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to write to external storage.

Other permissions

  • ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
  • ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
  • GET_TASKS: This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.
  • INTERNET: Allows applications to open network sockets.
  • MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS: Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
  • RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting. If you don't request this permission, you will not receive the broadcast at that time. Though holding this permission does not have any security implications, it can have a negative impact on the user experience by increasing the amount of time it takes the system to start and allowing applications to have themselves running without the user being aware of them. As such, you must explicitly declare your use of this facility to make that visible to the user.
  • VIBRATE: Allows access to the vibrator.
  • WAKE_LOCK: Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
  • android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL
  • com.android.vending.BILLING
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
  • com.pixowl.thesandbox.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
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