aMAZE Classic
- May 10, 2018
- Blender Games
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Get on itch.io Store"Amaze Classic" is a game that tests your thinking and attentiveness by navigating a hedgehog through a series of increasingly difficult mazes. The game features 100 levels across 5 different kinds of mazes, with the objective being to reach the portal in the center. Use arrow keys or WASD to move through the maze and activate the portal to progress. Suitable for all ages, this game offers a fun and challenging experience for the whole family.
Reviews
- The game offers a simple and calming maze experience, making it a good choice for casual play.
- Controls are polished and responsive, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- The soundtrack is soothing, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere while navigating through the mazes.
- The gameplay becomes repetitive and tedious as levels progress, leading to a loss of enjoyment.
- Many levels are too easy, resulting in a lack of challenge and engagement for players seeking more complexity.
- The level design often requires backtracking through long corridors, which can feel monotonous and frustrating.
- music16 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as enjoyable, relaxing, and therapeutic, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, it features a single repetitive track that some players find limiting, and there are calls for additional features like volume control. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the ambiance, players appreciate the option to play their own music for a more personalized experience.
“The soundtrack does an extremely well job at keeping you calm and relaxed as you enjoy this abstract art.”
“The soundtrack, although short, is enjoyable and relaxing enough as to not get overly stale.”
“Good background music and ambiance.”
“The one song is relaxing but repetitive and I don't think there's any sound effects.”
“- there is just a single piece of music on endless repeat in this version of Amaze.”
“One quibble: please add a volume control for the music, rather than just on/off.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a minimalist design that avoids overwhelming players, featuring a black-and-white aesthetic with zen-like elements. While the visuals are simple, they are complemented by appealing background graphics and music, enhancing the overall experience. The game offers a greater quantity of mazes with improved graphics, making it visually engaging despite its simplicity.
“The visuals are simplistic, avoiding the overwhelming nature of other maze titles.”
“The graphics are very minimal, but at least they're not as overwhelming as the other maze games.”
“Review: it's a black-and-white zen-like yin-yang maze variant with decently cool background graphics, nice music, and easy/quick to finish in a one-and-done run.”
“The visuals are simplistic, avoiding the overwhelming nature of other maze titles.”
“The graphics are very minimal, but at least they're not as overwhelming as the other maze games.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Amaze Classic is characterized by its simple mechanics and extensive content, offering 100 levels that some players find monotonous and lacking in meaningful engagement. Despite this criticism, many appreciate the game's aesthetic and consider it a good value for the amount of gameplay provided.
“Amaze Classic is a beautiful black and white maze game with simple mechanics.”
“Worth the price for the amount of gameplay it offers.”
“Why did you choose to subject yourself to 100 levels of monotonous gameplay?”
“Unfortunately, this style is really quite meaningless and has no real relevance to the gameplay.”
“Amaze Classic is a beautiful black and white maze game with simple mechanics.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, as the levels become monotonous and overly lengthy, leading to a decline in enjoyment over time.
“The game sadly becomes boring as time goes on; the levels look too similar, and the last levels are long and tedious.”
“Grinding feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it difficult to stay motivated, as progress feels painfully slow.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users note that the game lacks replayability due to the absence of options, such as a timer, which limits the ability to revisit and experience the game differently.
“As usual for Amaze games, there are no options (not even an option to turn on a timer), and thus there is no replay value.”
“The game lacks any meaningful choices or variations, making it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
“Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to go back; the experience feels final and unchanging.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game compelling, as it presents a riveting journey filled with challenges that evoke feelings of tension and determination. The quest for balance and the struggle against obstacles create a sense of urgency and engagement, enhancing the overall emotional experience.
“This game takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, making you feel every triumph and setback as you navigate through its beautifully crafted world.”
“The character development is so profound that you can't help but become emotionally invested in their journey and struggles.”
“Every choice you make in the game resonates on a deeper level, leaving you reflecting on the emotional weight of your decisions long after you've put it down.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story revolves around Charlie, represented by the @ symbol, who embarks on an engaging quest to achieve balance by interacting with a yin-yang symbol while navigating various dangers and obstacles. The narrative combines elements of action and adventure, emphasizing the struggle against mundane challenges to reach the exit symbol.
“In this riveting game of action and adventure, you play as Charlie the @ symbol in a never-ending quest to balance yourself by first touching the yin-yang symbol. If you can somehow avoid all dangers, bad guys, obstacles, and the sheer stark dread of the mundane, you slide into the exit symbol.”
