aMAZE Gears 3

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aMAZE Gears 3 is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Blender Games and was released on February 18, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

aMAZE Gears 3 is a straightforward and surprisingly-difficult celebration of the simple beauty of the maze with traps, timer and cool soundtrack.

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and enjoyable puzzle concept that offers a challenging experience.
The soundtrack is satisfactory and adds to the overall experience.
The game is worth the price and can be completed in a reasonable time frame.

The game suffers from poor controls and movement, making it frustrating to play.
It is criticized for being an asset flip, lacking depth and originality.
The achievement system feels spammy and may detract from the overall enjoyment.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
The reviews indicate a significant lack of narrative in the game, with many users noting that it has no story to speak of, making it feel more like a series of levels rather than a cohesive experience. Some even suggest that it lacks the emotional depth found in other narratives, such as comparing it unfavorably to popular love stories.
- “What story?”
- “No story.”
- “The sequel basically has the same pluses and minuses as the previous games, and can be enjoyed without playing them since there's no story of any kind, only 50 levels of increasing complexity.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is described as straightforward and unremarkable, lacking any standout features or complexity.
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting that the soundtrack is satisfactory and enjoyable, providing a pleasant backdrop during gameplay. While some describe it as "amazing," others find it simply "alright," indicating a mix of opinions on its overall impact.
- “The soundtrack is also satisfactory.”
- “Amazing soundtracks too!”
- “New music is nice enough to listen to while gearing up.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, with some suggesting it requires an immense time commitment and even the use of macros to manage. Many feel that the grind is so intense that it could demand a second life to fully engage with the content.
- “It's a bit grindy, but the rewards make it worth it.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding, but the sense of achievement is incredible.”
- “You'll need a second life, maybe some macros, and a will to live for grinding.”
- “A little grindy.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized, with users labeling it as a cash grab due to its reliance on asset flips and the use of a low-quality template. The game was quickly bundled into cheap indie game collections, further reinforcing perceptions of it being a shameless attempt to profit without delivering quality.
- “The developer, Blender Games, took a template from the godawful GameMaker Studio from YoYoGames, slapped a couple of asset-flipped sprites on it, and dumped the results onto Steam as a cash grab scam.”
- “Here's some other asset flips from exactly the same template, all shamelessly dumped on Steam as nasty cash grabs.”
- “To cement the position of this asset flip as nothing but a cash grab, it was dumped onto cheap daily indie game shovelware bundles very shortly after launch.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the vibrant visuals and detailed environments, while others criticize the character models and occasional graphical glitches. Overall, the aesthetic appeal is strong, but technical issues detract from the experience for some users.