Attack of the Labyrinth +
- May 31, 2016
- Timedrop Studios
- 6h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Attack of the Labyrinth +," players navigate a procedurally generated labyrinth, battling monsters and collecting treasure in a quest to defeat the final boss. The game features permadeath and a variety of weapons and skills to customize your playstyle. With its rogue-like elements and challenging gameplay, "Attack of the Labyrinth +" offers a unique and exciting experience for fans of action RPGs.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is free and offers a fun experience, especially in local co-op with friends.
- Gameplay is simple yet addictive, with a unique weapon upgrade system that adds some depth.
- The graphics are colorful and vibrant, reminiscent of classic arcade games, and the controls are responsive.
- The game feels repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a grindy experience with limited replayability.
- Enemy respawning can be overwhelming, making it frustrating to progress through levels.
- There are significant balance issues, particularly with character classes and enemy difficulty, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- graphics16 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game predominantly feature retro pixel art, which some players appreciate for its nostalgic charm, while others find it limiting and sometimes unclear due to lighting effects. Overall, the visuals are described as colorful and clean, appealing to fans of the retro style, though they may not meet the expectations of those seeking modern graphics.
“It moves quickly, the controls are solid, and visuals are a blast.”
“Cool graphics and level diversity.”
“The graphics are retro pixel art with a lot of colors.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“The NES-style graphics leave much to the imagination, and with lighting effects, sometimes you can't tell what color some of the monsters are.”
“The visuals are basic, the mechanics are basic, and the content is basic.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Attack of the Labyrinth +" is generally viewed as shallow and repetitive, with basic mechanics that quickly lead to boredom after a few levels. While some players find it addictive and appreciate its replayability for a short duration, many criticize its lack of depth and production quality, likening it unfavorably to better titles in the genre. Overall, the game offers limited engagement and is best enjoyed in brief sessions.
“The gameplay is so simple, yet so addictive.”
“This is an absolute gem of a bargain at its current price as there is tons of gameplay and replayability here.”
“You can upgrade each character twice with an upgrade powerup purchased from a shop or found during gameplay.”
“The game is fun for a run or two, but you can only get so much of the gameplay before you start getting exhausted.”
“"Attack of the Labyrinth +" is a badly made 2D top-down retro pixel twin-stick shooter that's thematically a weak ripoff of Gauntlet, but with shallower gameplay and lower production values.”
“Sadly, my biggest disappointment is the lack of gameplay depth.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as decent but not particularly memorable, with some players finding it enjoyable while others opted to disable it due to its repetitive nature. While the retro vibe and aesthetics are appreciated, the overall consensus suggests that the soundtrack does not stand out significantly.
“Level design is fun, controls are great, music definitely sounds good too.”
“The aesthetics, atmosphere and music are superb and again the retro vibe is always a welcome aspect, especially if you're a bit of an 'old skool' gamer.”
“This game is ok and clean (no bugs as far as I know, graphics and music are ok), this doesn't look like some crappy game made in 24 hours.”
“Music is okay, but not very memorable.”
“Graphics and sound are decent, music is a little weak.”
“The sounds are enjoyable, but I found myself disabling the music within the first hour of play; it loops fairly quickly, which is common and expected in indie games.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is described as simple and lacking in replay value, primarily appealing to those who are curious about its narrative.
“The only problem I have is the fact that there is almost no replay value, unless you're curious about the story.”
“Only problem that I have is the fact that there is almost no replay value, unless you're curious about the story.”
“Simple story.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the randomly generated levels that enhance replay value, others feel that the lack of additional content and limited incentives to replay diminish the experience. Despite these concerns, the game is considered worth trying, especially for its affordability and local co-op features.
“All levels are randomly generated, which adds to the replayability.”
“Only problem that I have is the fact that there is almost no replay value, unless you're curious about the story.”
“It isn't amazing and has no real replayability factor, but it was cheap, it handled local co-op, and you can beat it in a sitting.”
“Perhaps there could be more content in general to further extend replayability, but it is well worth checking out.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be repetitive and unbalanced, particularly after the initial levels, with some noting that it becomes more pronounced if one aims to complete everything rather than just reach the main objectives.
“The developer seems nice, but I found the game to be very repetitive and grindy.”
“Things start out promising for the first few levels, but around level 6 or so, it becomes quite unbalanced and very grindy.”
“It can feel a little grindy, but only if you're trying to clear out everything rather than just reach the goal.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its superb aesthetics and music, creating a captivating retro vibe that resonates well with nostalgic gamers.
“The aesthetics, atmosphere, and music are superb, and the retro vibe is always a welcome aspect, especially if you're a bit of an 'old school' gamer.”
