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This was recommended by a friend of mine and I like it! The end is a little weird but it's really good game.
I just love this game!
The asthetics, the weird but relaxing atmosphere, the quirky folks, the scenery, the completely non-linear gameplay, the story of the island... it's just fantastic.
The only issue I've found with this game is the framerate which is quite low in general but sometimes even goes lower (in the mines or in some of the buildings).
Apart from that the game is an absolutely joy to explore! It's relaxing and kinda haunting at the same time. There are a couple of small indie games (mostly from here) I've archived on my HDD and often re-play whenever they just come into my mind - and I can safely say that this is going to be a prominent member of that group 
Thanks for the game!
Before I get into the meat of my review, I have to start by saying that this was a heck of a lot of fun!​
Alright, now that's out of the way, let me begin. Sweetbox is a wacky, very left-field sandbox adventure game where you really can just wander around and do as you please... within reason, of course. There's no fighting to be found here so don't expect swords and level grinding, it's all about the character interactions and the exploring.
From the get-go, you can have a chat with the people living in this forgotten town and start grabbing yourself some side-quests. The crux of the whole game though comes down to one strange chap in a cabin on the outskirts of town who rants about coins. There are special coins scattered around the map, which can be obtained in many different ways, and that seems to be the main aim of this game.
However, the fun lies within the finding of the coins moreso than the aftermath, and getting to do all of the fun stuff in-between like foraging for mushrooms and starfish, mining (kind of, anyway), buying a corn farm and just enjoying the kooky characters really is the heart of game.
So grab Sweetbox and go on a weird little journey all of your own! (Just don't try to talk to the mushroom forager, he's really not up for a chat).
I love this game so much I made a profile to comment on it. Great work :)
I've really been enjoying this game. It's very refreshing compared to what most people play or what most people are making. I've explored most of the game... although, I've come to the end part, meeting the thing. I bought 25 nuggets of gold in total, hoping to crush them into an ingot, so that maybe the thing will take it. Although, at 25 nuggets, I'm getting tired of collecting mushrooms, starfish and rocks in the mines for them. The game doesn't tell how many nuggets it takes to make the ingot... could you please let me know ?
Sweetbox is a retro style game set on a small island that was devastated by a huge storm. The player, one of the inhabitants, can explore and discover at his/her own pace.
Find treasure!
There are many things that the player can collect, sell or trade for favours. Taking a walk through the forest might get you some mushrooms, while exploring the beach let's you discover some washed up starfish. There are even some caves located on the island, filled with rocks or raw gold.
Chat it up!
The island is filled with various characters, some more helpful than others. It pays off talking to all of them. Some may simply chat about the weather, while others are giving you quests - with great rewards. There are also vendors trying to buy or sell different items.
Need for entertainment!
The player has the opportunity to watch movies at the local cinema (well ... one movie that survived the storm) or visit the local gambling den. Don't get caught cheating, though!
Fistful of cash!
Short on money? Collecting and selling mushrooms won't cut it? How about buying a small farm and harvesting the crops? Or, if you're feeling extra adventurous, you can explore the nearby caves and find some raw gold.
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