aMAZE Dark Times
- August 17, 2017
- Blender Games
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Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing puzzle experience with the option to turn off the timer for a more casual playstyle.
- The addition of a key to unlock the exit adds a new layer of challenge to the maze-solving gameplay.
- The mazes are well-designed and can be enjoyable for fans of the genre, especially those looking to complete achievements.
- The controls are unresponsive and can lead to frustrating gameplay, especially with the added timer mechanic.
- The dark backgrounds often obscure paths and make it difficult to navigate, detracting from the overall experience.
- The music is repetitive and annoying, which can diminish the enjoyment of the game.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its unresponsive controls and frustrating mechanics, particularly in the hexagon/honeycomb levels, which can lead to tedious experiences. Additionally, the main menu and gameplay feel identical, and the visual effects are deemed unpleasant, detracting from the overall experience. While the timer feature is appreciated, it is considered too short given the gameplay challenges.
“The timer, while an excellent addition, has too short a time span when accounting for the unresponsive controls and roller mechanic, making several levels—especially the hexagon/honeycomb levels—tedious with 'wall snags'.”
“The gameplay is engaging, but I ended up with a sore wrist after finishing it.”
“It's amazing how the gameplay can be affected by unpleasant-looking background effects that are hard on the eyes.”
“Oh yeah, and notice none of the gameplay that is shown is actually in a beatable state, which means even the developers or testers (if there were any) couldn't show a winning game in their promotional video.”
“It's amazing with unpleasant-looking background effects that are hard on the eyes and negatively impact gameplay at times.”
“The timer, while an excellent addition—I'm sure many fans were already timing themselves on their first run through—has too short a time span when accounting for the unresponsive controls and roller mechanic, making several levels—especially the hexagon/honeycomb levels—tedious with 'wall snags'.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it catchy while others describe it as repetitive and annoying, leading to a quick loss of enjoyment. Overall, the consensus leans towards the music being a significant drawback due to its limited variety.
“The music is pretty catchy as well.”
“The music is repetitive and extremely annoying to listen to, probably one of the worst songs I've ever heard in a video game.”
“The music consists of only a few seconds of repeatable notes that quickly get old and annoying.”
“Music: annoying”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are criticized for being unappealing and distracting, with some areas being excessively dark, making it difficult for players to navigate and locate key items.
“The graphics are very unappealing and super distracting; some parts are so dark you can't even see the paths, making it hard to find the key at times.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is generally perceived as funny and enjoyable in a casual context, though some users indicate there may be notable drawbacks or limitations that temper their overall enthusiasm.
“This game is packed with hilarious moments that keep you laughing throughout!”
“The humor is spot-on, making even the most challenging levels enjoyable.”
“I love how the witty dialogue and funny characters add so much charm to the gameplay!”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in levels with unresponsive controls and challenging mechanics, such as the hexagon/honeycomb levels. The addition of a timer is appreciated, but its short duration exacerbates frustrations with gameplay, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
“The timer, while an excellent addition, has too short a time span when accounting for the unresponsive controls and roller mechanic, making several levels—especially the hexagon/honeycomb levels—tedious with 'wall snags'.”
“Grinding in this game feels more like a chore than a challenge, as the repetitive tasks become monotonous and draining.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is excessive, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.”
