aMAZE Christmas

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aMAZE Christmas is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Blender Games and was released on December 4, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"aMAZE Christmas" is a challenging maze game where players guide a candy through levels, collecting gingerbread pieces and reaching the portal. The game features five types of levels with increasing difficulty, offering a new kind of maze experience. Use keyboard arrow keys or WASD buttons to navigate the maze and complete each level.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

emotional8 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Cute holiday theme with relaxing gameplay, making it toddler-friendly and enjoyable for all ages.
Easy to obtain achievements, making it a great choice for achievement hunters.
The game features colorful graphics and festive music, creating a charming atmosphere.

Levels are extremely simple, leading to a very short playtime and lack of challenge.
Achievements do not count towards the 'Perfect Game' status, which disappointed many players.
Repetitive music and lack of volume control can detract from the overall experience.

music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The music in the game is described as pleasant and festive, fitting well with the holiday theme and enhancing the colorful graphics. However, many users note that it can become repetitive over time, and some suggest the addition of music control options to improve the experience. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the atmosphere, its lack of variety may detract from long-term enjoyment.
- “The music is pleasant, the backgrounds are colorful, and the mazes get progressively harder as you build your gingerbread friend.”
- “The music is festive and very fitting, and the graphics are colorful, just like wrapping paper.”
- “One could very well set up the game for the kids on Christmas, and the graphics and background music could set the tone for the rest of the party.”
- “Some levels are boring and the music is the same throughout the game.”
- “The music, although nice, can become repetitive.”
- “The music, while pleasant, can get repetitive after a while.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game evokes a powerful blend of warmth and nostalgia, likened to the comforting yet intense experience of staring into a fireplace during Christmas. Players feel a deep connection to the game's themes, which are underscored by the tension of losing progress or items, heightening the emotional stakes and engagement.
- “It's like staring at the fireplace for too long and getting all the loose fiery particles in your eyes, the burning sensation of a heartwarming Christmas, stone-cold snow, and melting irises.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The graphics are described as colorful and festive, reminiscent of wrapping paper, which complements the holiday theme of the game. While they are considered adequate, they do not stand out significantly, aligning with the overall gameplay experience that feels repetitive. The visuals, along with the background music, create a suitable atmosphere for holiday gatherings, particularly for children.
- “The music is festive and very fitting, and the graphics are colorful, just like wrapping paper.”
- “One could very well set up the game for the kids on Christmas, and the graphics and background music could set the tone for the rest of the party.”
- “The graphics, background images, and music are okay, but the gameplay is the same as all the holiday-themed maze games.”
- “The graphics are colorful, just like wrapping paper.”
- “The graphics and background music could set the tone for the rest of the party, but they don't stand out.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The gameplay is perceived as repetitive and uninspired, resembling other holiday-themed maze games, which contributes to a sense of monotony for players. While the graphics and music are deemed acceptable, they do little to enhance the overall experience.
- “Review: another boring chore off my list; the graphics, background images, and music are okay, but the gameplay is the same as all the holiday-themed maze games.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it requires an excessive time commitment and that achievements earned through grinding do not contribute to their overall game completion status, rendering their efforts seemingly pointless.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Worst of all, despite being store-bought, the achievements don't count towards the 'perfect games' for your profile, so all your tedious efforts will virtually be for nothing and the game developers won't do a thing about that.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a story, with multiple users noting the absence of any narrative elements.
- “No story.”
- “No story.”