Deep Blue 3D Maze
- May 17, 2017
- Ice Code Games
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Reviews
- The game features a unique and original gameplay style that some players find enjoyable and relaxing.
- The music and atmosphere are praised, contributing to a pleasant gaming experience.
- It's relatively inexpensive, making it a decent option for casual gamers looking for a simple puzzle challenge.
- The game suffers from poor controls and camera mechanics, leading to frustration and motion sickness for many players.
- There are significant technical issues, including broken achievements and low-quality graphics that feel outdated.
- The gameplay is overly simplistic and can become tedious, lacking the depth and challenge expected from a PC game.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of anticipation and caution, as players are intrigued by its unique concept but wary of its execution. While the game lacks a narrative and has a simplistic presentation, it offers original mechanics that some players find appealing, despite significant flaws in its core gameplay. Overall, it seems best appreciated through gameplay videos rather than direct experience.
“This game has really original gameplay; I recommend it for everybody who is looking for something new.”
“Wondering what's inside without even looking, I felt anticipated joy after checking out the gameplay trailer.”
“As there is no story and the presentation is as simple as what you get (gotta give some credit to the tracks and the effects, I guess), we can focus ourselves on the deeply flawed gameplay execution of a sphere moving through 3D mazes.”
“Just watch the gameplay video on the store page.”
“This game has really original gameplay; I recommend it for everybody who looks for something new.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a minimalist, low-polygon style reminiscent of early 1990s 3D games, which some players view as a lack of effort rather than a deliberate artistic choice. While the visuals are simple, they are generally considered pleasing and suitable for the game's relaxing atmosphere, providing a decent experience for the price.
“Nice, little, relaxing game with challenging levels and eye-pleasing visuals.”
“For this price, it offers great fun, nice music, and visuals.”
“The lack of textures is a method that lazy developers often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to pass it off as 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose.' This is not something gamers should have to put up with.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for creating a relaxing atmosphere, with some pieces enhancing the overall experience. However, there is a notable criticism regarding a specific track that is overly repetitive and abruptly cut off. Overall, the combination of music and visuals contributes positively to the game's enjoyment.
“The music and atmosphere are great, and it's an interesting style of puzzle.”
“For this price, it offers great fun, nice music, and visuals.”
“There is one piece of music that starts and stops abruptly and is perhaps 4 seconds long in an infinite loop.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game lacks a coherent story, with a simplistic presentation that detracts from the overall experience. While the gameplay focuses on navigating 3D mazes, it is criticized for its flawed execution, leaving players without a compelling narrative to engage with.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“There is no story, and the presentation is as simple as it gets. While I have to give some credit to the tracks and effects, we are left to focus on the deeply flawed gameplay execution of a sphere moving through 3D mazes.”
“The story is non-existent, leaving players with a lack of engagement and emotional connection to the game.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and underdeveloped, making it hard to invest in the characters or their journeys.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, often feeling overwhelmed by the excessive inputs and movements required, especially under time constraints.
“Overall, it is a boring and tedious game with too many inputs and movements involved under time pressure.”
“The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward, making it a frustrating experience.”
“I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the game feel more like a chore than fun.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its engaging music and unique style, contributing to an immersive puzzle experience.
“The music and atmosphere are great, and it's an interesting style of puzzle.”
