Dead Maze

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Dead Maze is a 2D MMO game set in a destroyed contemporary world, filled with zombies. Explore the world, scavenge and craft as many items as possible, to survive the hostile environment and upgrade your gear and camp as you go.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,349 reviews

story83 positive mentions

grinding129 negative mentions

The game is free to play and offers a fun zombie survival experience.
The crafting system is engaging, allowing players to use a variety of items as weapons.
The community is generally friendly and helpful, making it enjoyable to play with others.

The game suffers from significant bugs and glitches, particularly with quests and inventory management.
Weapons break too quickly, leading to frustrating gameplay and constant resource grinding.
The lack of a map and limited inventory space can make navigation and looting tedious.

story
371 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
71%
6%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-crafted, while others criticize it for being short, repetitive, and ultimately unfinished, ending on a cliffhanger. Many players appreciate the initial storyline and character development, but express frustration over the lack of content and updates after completing the main quests, leading to a grind-heavy experience. Overall, while the story has potential and is enjoyable for some, it suffers from bugs and a lack of ongoing development, leaving players wanting more.
- “The story is engaging, the gameplay is awesome, and killing zombies is just satisfying!”
- “The story is very intriguing; I can't wait to see what's next.”
- “Well-crafted story and unique style.”
- “The story is unfinished and ends on a cliffhanger.”
- “After finishing the story, all you can do is farm levels and materials to upgrade your house and gear that won't be of any use due to the lack of 'endgame' content.”
- “The story is presented via still images and page after page of poorly translated text.”
grinding
131 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The grinding aspect of the game is a significant focus, with players often engaging in repetitive tasks such as farming materials, completing daily quests, and leveling up. While some find the grinding enjoyable and rewarding, especially when playing with friends, many others criticize it for being excessively tedious and lacking meaningful rewards, leading to a sense of monotony once the main objectives are completed. Overall, the game appeals to those who appreciate grind-heavy gameplay, but it may frustrate players seeking a more balanced experience.
- “This game is too grindy for not enough rewards; everything breaks as soon as you make them, and good luck getting materials to make more. Play something else.”
- “The game is grindy in the worst way possible and laggy.”
- “Once the story is finished, you're stuck grinding in a map killing zombies until you need to replenish your food and water bars at a campfire.”
gameplay
111 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the interesting mechanics, crafting systems, and engaging story, while others criticize it for being slow, repetitive, and lacking depth. Many appreciate the cooperative experience and the challenge of survival elements, but frustrations arise from bugs, unclear mechanics, and a perceived lack of updates or content. Overall, while there is potential for fun and engaging gameplay, significant improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “The game itself is awesome, it had a good storyline and people actually like the auto-attack mechanics.”
- “Even with the lag spikes regularly and the bugs here and there, me and my friend have been playing daily just enjoying the gameplay loop, looting, the RNG gods' blessings, and just having fun in a co-op MMORPG survival.”
- “Gameplay itself is fun, especially in larger groups of players during secret passages and world bosses; definitely requires a lot more strategy and skill than it appears at first, especially while playing solo.”
- “Gameplay is very slow.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive (most games are) but it just doesn't have enough to keep me intrigued.”
- “The gameplay loop though is collecting items to break down for materials to either upgrade camp stuff or research items as well occasionally doing daily quests.”
graphics
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
47%
9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting that they are basic and reminiscent of early 2000s titles, often resulting in glitches, especially on higher resolution displays. While some appreciate the art style and find it charming, others criticize the overall quality and lack of optimization, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the visuals are seen as a significant drawback, with many players feeling that they detract from the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are amazing and the storyline is very interesting.”
- “It has great lore (which is getting expanded), great graphics (props to the artists!) and fun gameplay.”
- “Really, really lovely art style, and the cut scenes are just lovely to watch.”
- “The graphics are pretty basic, around a 5 or lower as it's a flash game.”
- “The game is broken on 4K displays, producing graphical glitches.”
- “The graphics quality is disgusting, with no parameters to set it up right.”
stability
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
97%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of graphical glitches, bugs, and performance issues, particularly on 4K displays. Players have noted that the game feels unfinished, with many quests being nearly impossible to complete due to persistent glitches. While some users have experienced fewer issues, the overall consensus is that the game is plagued by instability, affecting the gameplay experience significantly.
- “Dead Maze is great fun in co-op, has good graphics, and runs smoothly.”
- “The game maintains a stable performance even during intense gameplay.”
- “I appreciate how well the game handles multiple players without any lag.”
- “The game is broken on 4K displays, producing graphical glitches.”
- “This game is really buggy; I barely got past the beginning.”
- “Except that the game constantly hangs/freezes when entering areas, it fails to load most of the time, and the game window seems to glitch out occasionally.”
monetization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
19%
63%
The monetization in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players labeling it a "cash grab" due to the prevalence of microtransactions and the removal of in-game purchase options. While some users appreciate that the monetization isn't overly aggressive and that grinding for items is still possible, others express frustration over the lack of updates and the game's buggy state. Overall, the monetization strategy seems to detract from the game's enjoyment for a significant portion of the player base.
- “The dev team has a great spirit and doesn't force you into in-app purchases even if it's a free-to-play game!”
- “The monetization isn't extreme, and there are some items that are indeed fairly pay-to-win, though they are far from impossible to grind to get.”
- “There are in-game purchases, but they are not pricey.”
- “You will grind and grind and will make no difference. I'm level 330 and I saw people with level 4000+ wtf. Spending so much time in this will give me brain rot. Speaking of spending, the game is a cash grab. The older version of this was more okay, but the devs changed it and now it's a buggy mess. Most of the players just cheat because it's so broken!”
- “It's a good game, but I gotta give it a bad rep. As good as it is, it never gets updates. I don't know what they are even doing, but the devs should get off their ass and update the game. All they did was have the game in beta, and once they thought it was good, they said it was a complete game. Then, of course, they looked at a few things and were like, 'let's remove a way of buying this stuff with in-game currency and make it only purchasable with real money.' Wow, great update, devs! That was the last update they did—a cash grab. Wtf, you make a great game, update it with a quick cash grab, and leave it to die!”
- “Tldr: a decent game that has been hurt by over-the-top cash grab behavior.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
31%
50%
Overall, the game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting significant lag, stuttering, and poor performance even on high-end PCs. While the Steam version is noted to be better optimized, many still experience issues typical of flash games, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience. Despite an active community and potential for future improvements, the current state of optimization is deemed unsatisfactory.
- “The Steam version is much better due to the fact it focuses on the game itself, and it's much better optimized.”
- “Very active community, active chat, always other players around; I have yet to experience any kind of bug or performance issue as well.”
- “But oh well, it's still in early access, so it's probably going to be optimized in future updates.”
- “It's an ok game, don't get me wrong, but it's very poorly optimized as the game tends to 'rubber band' a bit with lag.”
- “I cannot really complain about anything so far on that end besides the lag and stuttery performance even on high-end PCs I tested the game on.”
- “Really need to improve the performance, I have a NASA PC and the FPS are like if I have a toaster.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the soothing soundtrack and environmental cues that enhance the atmosphere, particularly in moments of isolation. Others, however, criticize the lack of engaging music and sound design, describing it as minimal and unmemorable, which detracts from the overall immersion. While some enjoy the thematic elements of the music during cutscenes, others find it lacking in quality and variety.
- “Despite having dead developer production, this game has a soothing soundtrack with environmental cues, and with few players left online, the isolation and soundtrack are quite calming.”
- “I love the music in the beginning cutscenes, and I love the idea behind this game.”
- “+ Sound design and music ambience is great.”
- “Kinda creepy movie sounds, not much music.”
- “In the time I sacrificed playing, I felt nothing but boredom and annoyance. There was no discernible music, no sounds to keep you immersed except an occasional grunt, and the framerate was so god awful it physically hurt my head to look at movement, even with the 'smooth camera' enabled.”
- “Despite having dead developer production, this game has a soothing soundtrack with environmental cues, but with little players left online, the isolation and soundtrack are quite calming.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and entertaining, often highlighting its funny moments during gameplay and interactions with others. While the storyline is a typical zombie apocalypse with some twists, the comedic elements, including dark humor and absurd situations, contribute to its charm. Overall, the game is described as "amazingly funny" and enjoyable, even if some players feel it lacks direction.
- “Amazingly funny game.”
- “Nice game ... quite funny.”
- “The story isn't overly complicated and easy to follow; it's basically your generic zombie apocalypse with some twists... but the best part is how it's an MMO and the funny moments you will get as you play with people and events.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, with some feeling a sense of nostalgia and immersion that evokes childhood memories. However, this emotional engagement is contrasted by criticisms of the game's challenging navigation and a lackluster storyline that detracts from the overall experience.
- “No maze, I cried.”
- “It made me feel like a child again.”
- “At first glance into the game, the storyline actually made me feel like I was my character in the game, and that the situation was really hitting the fan.”
- “Very hard to maneuver and just an overall boring storyline.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is noted for its cute designs, though some reviewers find the overall aesthetic, including the environment, to be somewhat childish. The graphical quality is generally appreciated, but opinions vary on its maturity level.
- “The character designs are incredibly cute and add a lot of charm to the game.”
- “The character development is engaging, with a good balance between the environment and character design.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with players noting that it contributes significantly to the overall enjoyment, resulting in a strong positive impression.
- “The atmosphere, the grind... everything feels so good in this game... 9/10”