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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or later Processeur : Intel Core 2 Duo or better Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 9/OpenGL 4.1 capable GPU DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or later Processeur : Intel Core i5 or better Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 9/OpenGL 4.1 capable GPU DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal

Niche cult favorite
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Released October 19, 2023
IndieRPGFree-to-play
sample: 402 reviews posted after launch (47 AI-classified)
97/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 99 % · 1,930 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)

The pixel art in BLACK BOX LSS – The Shining Immortal immediately captivates, boasting flawless visual quality that every reviewer swears by. 99 % of all Steam reviews are positive, and the game’s post‑release rating stands at 97 %. The story and audio also receive unanimous praise, making a compelling package for fans of indie RPGs.

In-game

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« Honnêtement, belle surprise pour un jeu gratuit ! Hâte de voir le second et y jouer ! Puis le style et les personnages sont canons. Même l'histoire m'intrigue ... »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« De l'art superbe, un histoire surprenante, je pensais que ça allait être une romance gay et au final c'était bien mieux que ça. 5/5 »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Pas mal du tout, même si la traduction laisse à désirer et que ce ne soit disponible qu'en anglais. On attend la suite. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« loved this so much, i highly recommend playing it. If you love stellar music, simple but great game play, and absolutely beautiful music you'll love this. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« I thought this game was super cute and I loved that Ronnie was such a psycho. It was super easy to get all the achievements to 100%, and I had a fun time reading the story. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a free story game. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« I didn't realise that this is the type of game where you pick a wrong choice then it just abruptly ends, then you have to start from ALL the way back to the beginning of a chapter and waste 5 minutes of your time. good art, annoying type. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« not only is the game incredibly short the endings sucks too, sure it has good characters imo but its basically unplayable bc of the lack of options to choose from 4/10 »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« he likes technology a little too much i think »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« This was so good i had chills and ahh it was well written and smooth i love it <3 »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played

In players' words

« Honnêtement, belle surprise pour un jeu gratuit ! Hâte de voir le second et y jouer ! Puis le style et les personnages sont canons. Même l'histoire m'intrigue ... »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« I didn't realise that this is the type of game where you pick a wrong choice then it just abruptly ends, then you have to start from ALL the way back to the beginning of a chapter and waste 5 minutes of your time. good art, annoying type. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« De l'art superbe, un histoire surprenante, je pensais que ça allait être une romance gay et au final c'était bien mieux que ça. 5/5 »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« not only is the game incredibly short the endings sucks too, sure it has good characters imo but its basically unplayable bc of the lack of options to choose from 4/10 »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Pas mal du tout, même si la traduction laisse à désirer et que ce ne soit disponible qu'en anglais. On attend la suite. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« he likes technology a little too much i think »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« loved this so much, i highly recommend playing it. If you love stellar music, simple but great game play, and absolutely beautiful music you'll love this. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« This was so good i had chills and ahh it was well written and smooth i love it <3 »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« I thought this game was super cute and I loved that Ronnie was such a psycho. It was super easy to get all the achievements to 100%, and I had a fun time reading the story. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a free story game. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
91 % pos · n=34
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=28
Gameplay
75 % pos · n=12
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=11
Content / longevity
17 % pos · n=6
Value for money
100 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing343112
Graphics / art282800
Gameplay12903
Audio / music111100
Content / longevity6105
Value for money1100
Interface / UX1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 1.3 h on median; those who dislike it: 54 min.

🪤 92 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
96 % (n=291)
2-10h
99 % (n=103)
10-25h
100 % (n=6)
>25h
100 % (n=2)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Feb 2025 : 100% positive100FebMar 2025 : 98% positive98MarApr 2025 : 97% positive97AprMay 2025 : 100% positive100MayJun 2025 : 84% positive84JunJul 2025 : 95% positive95JulAug 2025 : 96% positive96AugSep 2025 : 100% positive100SepOct 2025 : 100% positive100OctNov 2025 : 100% positive100NovJan 2026 : 100% positive100JanFeb 2026 : 100% positive100FebMar 2026 : 89% positive89MarApr 2026 : 100% positive100AprMay 2026 : 94% positive94MayJun 2026 : 100% positive100JunJul 2026 : 100% positive100Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

10,9 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 17 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 19,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

This game on Twitch

Strengths

  • Graphics: 28 positive mentions out of 28 total
  • Audio: 11 positive mentions out of 11 total
  • Story: 31 positive mentions out of 34 total (91 %)
  • Gameplay: 9 positive mentions out of 12 total (75 %)
  • Post‑release reception: 97 % positive out of 402 reviews

Weaknesses

  • Content: 1 positive out of 6 mentions (17 %); 5 negative mentions
  • Gameplay: 3 negative mentions out of 12 total (25 %)
  • Story: 2 negative mentions out of 34 total (6 %)

Who is it for?

Fans of tight, well‑crafted narratives and charming pixel‑art visuals will enjoy this free‑to‑play adventure, especially if they like quick, satisfying playthroughs under ten hours.

Is BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 99% of 1,930 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: Graphics. The game is free to play.

Verdict

BLACK BOX LSS – The Shining Immortal delivers an impeccably polished experience,ორციელits visuals and audio shine. While its content depth is limited and a few gameplay hiccups exist, the overall package remains highly appealing to indie RPG enthusiasts.

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