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"Evil Maze" is a strategic ARPG where you help a female officer escape a haunted prison maze. Battle monsters, find hidden chests, and open new doorways with collected keys. Look out for secret levels, bosses, and unlock the uncensored patch for an unfiltered experience. Dialogues are supported in four languages.

Evil Maze screenshot
Evil Maze screenshot
Evil Maze screenshot
Evil Maze screenshot
Evil Maze screenshot
Evil Maze screenshot
Evil Maze screenshot
Evil Maze screenshot
Evil Maze screenshot
Evil Maze screenshot
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60%
Audience ScoreBased on 520 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
story8 negative mentions

  • Evil Maze offers a challenging and engaging dungeon crawling experience with a mix of action and RPG elements.
  • The game features a retro aesthetic and encourages exploration, with many secrets and power-ups to discover.
  • It's a budget-friendly title that can provide a few hours of entertainment, especially for fans of the genre.
  • The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating at times.
  • The English translation is poor, leading to confusion about gameplay mechanics and objectives.
  • Players can easily get stuck due to a lack of keys or mismanagement of resources, which can hinder progress.
  • gameplay
    70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a mix of traditional top-down RPG mechanics with a focus on exploration and survival, but it suffers from poor combat mechanics and lackluster feedback, leading to frustration among players. While some appreciate the simple mechanics and challenge, many criticize the game for its jankiness, bugs, and lack of engaging content, making it hard to recommend despite its low price. Overall, the experience is inconsistent, with some finding enjoyment in its absurdity while others feel it falls short of expectations.

    • “The game combines traditional top-down RPG mechanics with an emphasis on exploration and survival.”
    • “Yes, I admit that the main reason for having bought this game were big boobs but... this is actually a good RPG with interesting gameplay!”
    • “The gameplay is great and the mobs are cool.”
    • “Gameplay-wise this version is a bit better but still bad; combat is in real time and you get damaged every time you get adjacent to an enemy with no animation from the enemy sprite. All you have to do is spam attack next to the enemy in order to kill them while being careful not to die.”
    • “Apparently can't enlarge the window this runs in, which is irritating as hell, and the gameplay isn't interesting at all.”
    • “In its current form, not worth playing and impossible to start caring for gameplay or plot.”
  • story
    52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is minimal and often implied rather than explicitly explained, with players primarily tasked with escaping a maze filled with monsters. While some reviewers appreciate the simplicity and challenge, many criticize the lack of depth and narrative, describing it as almost non-existent or akin to classic arcade games. Overall, the story serves more as a backdrop to gameplay rather than a focal point, leaving players to engage with the mechanics rather than a compelling plot.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “It surprised me that there are many secrets to be found, and even if I struggled a little at the beginning and the story is really simple, I couldn't stop playing it ♥”
    • “The story, graphics, and most music are good.”
    • “The story is implied but never explained; you start the game and there's no text explaining the story or why everything is happening, you just start playing.”
    • “There isn’t really any story in the game; the basic idea is that you have to escape this evil maze and fight monsters along the way, but that’s it.”
    • “As for the story, there's not much going for it; it almost feels like an old dungeon arcade game with RPG elements.”
  • graphics
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a retro 2D pixel art style, which many players find charming and fitting for the genre. While some reviews note that the visuals primarily utilize standard RPG Maker assets, they are generally considered cute and adequate for the gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics receive mixed feedback, being described as good enough but not particularly outstanding.

    • “The graphics are really cute and kind of retro in a very good way.”
    • “If you like old school RPGs with some animations and nice graphics, this game has nice graphics that capture that essence.”
    • “The story, graphics, and most music are good.”
    • “Where to start with this... oh, I know, graphics.”
    • “As far as the graphics, sound, and music are concerned, I'm pretty sure everything in the game uses stock RPG Maker assets, excluding probably the main character (and the 'CGs'), but I wouldn't know.”
    • “Most (if not all) graphics in this game are using standard RTP assets.”
  • music
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as generic and primarily composed of stock RPG Maker assets, with a mix of smooth jazz and epic themes that fit the background well. While some players found the music enjoyable and relaxing, others criticized the repetitive sound effects and lack of customization options for audio settings. Overall, the music is considered decent for a budget title, but it lacks originality and variety.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “The smooth jazz soundtrack, followed by a few seconds of rousing epic music.”
    • “The music selection fits with the background though.”
    • “Music is of the generic type.”
    • “As far as the graphics, sound, and music are concerned, I'm pretty sure everything in the game uses stock RPG Maker assets, excluding probably the main character (and the 'CGs'), but I wouldn't know.”
    • “- music is ok, sound effects are just awful.”
  • humor
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, highlighting its comedic elements such as quirky items, amusing character designs, and unexpected scenarios. The humor is described as light-hearted and enjoyable, contributing to a fun gaming experience, especially for those new to the genre.

    • “I like it a lot... it's my first time playing this style of game, and it's funny.”
    • “This game is so funny.”
    • “This game has many random funny items, equipment, and magic!”
  • stability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and design flaws that hinder gameplay. Many describe the control scheme as confusing and poorly explained, leading to frustration, while others note issues like overlapping text and inconsistent mechanics. Overall, players feel that the game is not polished enough for a full release, with many unintended features detracting from the experience.

    • “This game isn't buggy; it just has unintended features.”
    • “These are not glitches.”
    • “No fully released game should be this buggy and clunky.”
    • “The control scheme is a disaster; nothing is explained, you just have to guess what keys do what. The English is incomprehensible gibberish in most places. Glitches prevent you from doing anything without dying at random intervals (with no feedback as to why). Text layers overlap each other. There are myriad questionable game design decisions, such as having real-time enemies when the player is restricted to turn-based movement. No true fullscreen, only stretch-to-fill.”
    • “At first I thought, what is the problem? This is not a playable game due to glitches or bugs.”
  • grinding
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the presence of invisible wall dungeons, which detract from the overall experience. However, some reviewers acknowledge that there are worthwhile achievements and secrets that make the grind feel rewarding, suggesting that there is potential for enjoyment despite the monotony.

    • “Invisible wall dungeons are just so tedious, but fortunately it's the only such floor, and it's near the end of the game.”
    • “Perhaps if the game wasn't so tedious and boring to walk through... then we'd be talking about a game that's so bad it's good and it totally would have gotten a thumbs up from me.”
    • “[b]grindy achievement:[/b] no.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is praised for its nostalgic feel, reminiscent of classic SNES and PS1 RPGs, while maintaining a non-repetitive experience that complements the game's style. Players particularly enjoy the character of "Alma," which enhances the overall ambiance.

    • “It's cool to control the waifu 'Alma' and to experience the feelings and atmosphere reminiscent of old RPGs from the SNES/PS1 era.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight a strong appreciation for the character design, indicating that it enhances the overall gameplay experience. However, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of growth or narrative depth.

  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a fun experience for its price, but it lacks significant replayability, making it more suited for a single playthrough rather than multiple runs.

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2h Median play time
2h Average play time
2-2h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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