aMAZE Double

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aMAZE Double is a single player casual simulation game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Blender Games and was released on November 2, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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69%Audience ScoreBased on 65 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Introduces a clever twist on classic maze mechanics with dual mazes and portal-based spatial puzzles, providing a fresh challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.
Minimalist and clean visual style with colorful and clear layouts that keep focus on gameplay, complemented by calm, meditative music enhancing the experience.
Well-paced level design with 50 handcrafted stages, delivering a rewarding difficulty curve and encouraging logical problem-solving and persistence.

Controls are often described as awkward or frustrating, especially with diagonal movements, making navigation less smooth.
The repetitive and sometimes loud music alongside harsh or distracting color schemes can cause visual discomfort or fatigue over time.
Gameplay is perceived as repetitive and simplistic by some, with limited variety across levels and no additional features like hint systems or story elements, which reduces overall engagement.

gameplay
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The gameplay builds on the series' classic maze mechanics with added teleportation features, delivering a challenging and thoughtful puzzle experience that emphasizes logical, methodical play. Despite simple visuals and familiar mechanics from previous installments, the well-designed levels and difficulty progression keep the gameplay engaging and rewarding for fans of the series.
- “While its presentation is simple and its premise straightforward, the game’s level design and difficulty curve offer a surprisingly deep and rewarding experience for players who enjoy logical problem-solving and deliberate, methodical gameplay.”
- “These teleportation mechanics add a second dimension to the puzzle-solving, forcing you to think in loops and sequences rather than in linear paths.”
- “The simplicity of the presentation ensures that nothing distracts from the core gameplay, allowing the player to focus entirely on planning routes and analyzing paths.”
- “Same main menu, same game mechanics!”
- “Amaze Double is a casual game that offers the same gameplay as other games in the series.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features no traditional story, characters, or cutscenes, focusing solely on the maze challenge and gameplay mechanics. Reviewers note that it lacks narrative elements entirely, making the experience purely about the puzzle rather than storytelling.
- “It proves that creativity doesn’t require high production values or elaborate storytelling, only well-crafted mechanics and thoughtful design.”
- “Im on a quest of at least trying every game in my library, of which I got plenty from all kinds of cheap mass-bundles, others I bought directly, yet others from sites like nivqgames.”
- “There are no characters, cutscenes, or story arcs—just the player, the maze, and the challenge of finding the right path.”
- “No story.”
- “Like playing 'Candy Crush' for the story.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is generally calm and designed to complement the gameplay without being intrusive, though many users find it repetitive and occasionally annoying. While some appreciate its alignment with the game's theme and find it pleasant, others feel it lacks variety and can detract from the experience over time.
- “The accompanying music is calm and meditative, designed to blend into the background rather than draw attention.”
- “I think this one could be my favorite of the amaze series; while basically the same gameplay as previous installments, it has good music, colorful graphics (both 2D and 3D), especially the "keys" to exit levels being pretty spinning gems.”
- “The music is pleasant and the graphics are well done.”
- “The music is repetitive and bad.”
- “Also the music can be repetitive and annoying.”
- “Poor control response, repetitive music track (this one suits the coloration/theme of Amaze Double but is not enjoyable) and exceptionally harsh colours.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the colorful and well-done visuals, including both 2D and 3D elements, while others found them unappealing, distracting, and overly noisy. Overall, the graphics suit a focused, meditative experience rather than flashy or fast-paced gameplay.
- “I think this one could be my favorite of the amaze series; while basically the same gameplay as previous installments, it has good music, colorful graphics (both 2D and 3D), especially the 'keys' to exit levels being pretty spinning gems.”
- “The music is pleasant and the graphics are well done.”
- “While it’s unlikely to appeal to players seeking flashy graphics or a fast-paced experience, Amaze Double excels in delivering a focused, meditative kind of challenge.”
- “The graphics are very unappealing and super distracting.”
- “This product, due primarily to the graphical 'noise' is not worth a buy as a solo product.”
grinding
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Grinding in the game is notably intense and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort, repeated attempts, or even external tools like macros to progress. It is a core part of farming achievements, with no planned fixes or updates to reduce this grind.
- “You'll need a second life, maybe some macros, and a will to live for grinding.”
- “Created for farming achievements; there will be no fixes, bugs, or updates here.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”