10mg: HANDMADEDEATHLABYRINTH issue 0
- October 15, 2020
- droqen
Get on Steam"10mg: HANDMADEDEATHLABYRINTH issue 0" is a part of a collection of 10-minute long games, offering a unique and unforgiving dungeon crawl experience. In this episode, players descend into a consistent labyrinth armed with only one sword, facing monsters and returning as a changed person. Every run provides a singular expression of the hero's journey, leaving players to discover the labyrinth's hidden treasures.
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- The game features a unique and engaging atmosphere, with a storyline that reveals secrets as you progress.
- The graphics and sound design are impressive for a game of its size, creating a haunting and immersive experience.
- The combat mechanics, while initially challenging, become intuitive and rewarding as players adapt.
- Controls are clunky and unintuitive, making gameplay frustrating at times.
- The game feels like a barebones demo with limited content, lacking depth and variety in gameplay.
- There is only one ending, which may leave players wanting more in terms of narrative resolution.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized as simple yet subversive, with some users finding the controls frustrating. Despite a lack of accessible tutorials, the game is designed for quick completion (10-20 minutes), and the death mechanic aids in easing difficulty.
“Gameplay is simple but subversive.”
“The developer did one livestream explaining the mechanics on Steam but didn't archive it, so you can't even watch it.”
“The controls can be a little frustrating, but since the game is meant to be completed in around 10-20 minutes, it's never too difficult (and the death mechanic helps a lot).”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by a variety of enjoyable background music tracks that contribute significantly to the overall experience. While it may initially seem typical, it ultimately offers a unique ambiance, an engaging storyline, and hidden secrets that unfold throughout gameplay.
“There are a number of nice background music tracks that add bucket loads of atmosphere.”
“Seems pretty run-of-the-mill at first, but contains an original atmosphere, an engaging storyline, and a number of secrets that reveal themselves over the course of the play session.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a variety of atmospheric background tracks that enhance the overall experience, with some players enjoying the soundtrack so much that they chose to purchase it on Bandcamp.
“There are a number of nice background music tracks that add bucket loads of atmosphere.”
“I purchased the soundtrack on Bandcamp as I really did dig the tunes.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is initially perceived as simplistic and drawn-out, but it ultimately offers an engaging narrative with a unique atmosphere and hidden secrets that unfold throughout the gameplay.
“Seems pretty run-of-the-mill at first, but contains an original atmosphere, an engaging storyline, and a number of secrets that reveal themselves over the course of the play session.”
“The story is basically a paragraph dragged out to be longer.”
“The plot twists are predictable and lack any real impact.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as small yet impactful, effectively conveying emotion and atmosphere despite their size.
“The graphics are stunning and truly bring the game world to life.”
“Every detail in the graphics is meticulously crafted, making the environment immersive.”
“The vibrant colors and smooth animations create a visually captivating experience.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail.”
“The character models look outdated and poorly designed.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, lacking any real visual appeal.”
