Escape the Mazes
- March 2, 2017
- Néo-Riki Games
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Escape the Mazes" is a puzzle game that challenges players to find the exit in 25 handcrafted mazes, with the added bonus of a nearly impossible maze to conquer. With over 10 hours of gameplay, an immersive soundtrack, and Steam cards and achievements to collect, players can put their problem-solving skills to the test. Completing all 25 mazes unlocks "The Impossible Maze," offering a chance to earn a rare Steam achievement and a place in the game's hall of fame.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features responsive controls and a gentle introduction to maze navigation mechanics.
- Some players find the mazes fun and challenging, especially the bonus level, which adds excitement.
- The game is considered a good casual experience for maze enthusiasts, offering a simple yet addictive gameplay loop.
- The game suffers from a lack of increasing difficulty, leading to a monotonous and repetitive experience.
- Many players criticize the graphics and overall design as basic and uninspired, with some levels feeling hastily constructed.
- The music is often described as repetitive and annoying, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- music22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a mix of unique scores for each level, but many players find it repetitive and grating, often likening it to low-quality mobile game soundtracks. While some tracks are enjoyable, the overall presentation is considered basic, and players have requested volume control options to mitigate the loudness. Additionally, the ability to turn off the music is appreciated, as it can become annoying during gameplay.
“Every level has a completely unique design and music, along with the most compelling story I've ever seen in game, media, or movie.”
“The music changes on each level.”
“Music can be turned off for the level by clicking on the speaker in the top left.”
“Everything is in a very basic, crude state and the music is very repetitive and grating.”
“The only notable thing in this game is that the music makes you feel like you're playing a mobile game designed to scam small children and their parents.”
“The biggest cons to me are the fact you have to use the arrow keys on your keyboard to move your character and the music is loud and annoying.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing them as simplistic and reminiscent of basic paint programs, while others praise the beautiful visuals and nostalgic NES-inspired design. Overall, the graphics are described as monotone and simple, yet they complement the game's complexity and engaging gameplay.
“Sporting beautiful graphics and an amazing price, this is the best game I've ever played.”
“This game seems simple at first glance, with its mechanics and graphics inspired by the NES, but quickly I realized that the levels are not obvious and that the game is more complex than I thought.”
“Fun game, simple idea, simple graphics.”
“It appears as though it was hastily constructed with simplistic graphics that wouldn't look out of place in a basic paint program.”
“The graphics are really monotone.”
“This game seems simple at first glance, with its mechanics and graphics inspired by the NES, but I quickly realized that the levels are not obvious and that the game is more complex than I thought.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "escape the mazes" is characterized by responsive controls and a gradual introduction to mechanics, making it accessible for beginners. However, it suffers from a lack of action and innovation, resulting in repetitive and uninspired gameplay elements.
“The initial levels serve as a gentle introduction to the mechanics, featuring responsive controls and a relatively low level of difficulty.”
“One significant drawback is the absence of action or unique gameplay elements.”
“"Escape the Mazes" fails to inject any variety or innovation into the gameplay.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is highly praised for its compelling narrative, following a mysterious nameless protagonist on a quest to conquer a labyrinth. Each level features unique designs and music that enhance the storytelling experience, making it one of the most engaging narratives in gaming and media.
“Every level has a completely unique design and music, along with the most compelling story I've ever seen in a game, media, or movie.”
“We follow the tale of our mysterious nameless protagonist and his quest to conquer the labyrinth he finds himself in.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and uninspiring due to a lack of increasing challenges and variety, leading to a monotonous experience.
“The failure to provide increasing challenges and the lack of variety make it a tedious and uninspiring experience.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game suffers from optimization issues, with users reporting stuttering and occasional lag in specific areas of the maze, which detracts from the overall experience.
“Stuttering and occasional lag at certain parts of the maze.”
“Stuttering and occasional lag at certain parts of the maze.”
“Stuttering and occasional lag at certain parts of the maze.”
