Famaze

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Famaze is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Oryx Design Lab and was released on May 4, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

FAMAZE is a retro themed roguelike puzzle adventure game. Choose the the dashing Knight, the cunning Thief, or the mystical Wizard each with unique special powers. Delve into The Mad King's ever changing dungeon to rescue the rutabagas! Never the same game twice! Music by Disasterpeace and Art by Oryx.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 232 reviews

music16 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Simple, easy to learn, and fun gameplay suitable for short play sessions and as a casual time waster.
Charming pixel art and a relaxing, well-liked soundtrack by Disasterpeace add a pleasant atmosphere.
Unique blend of maze navigation, roguelike elements, and light-based mechanics providing some strategic depth.

Gameplay can become repetitive and simplistic quickly due to limited content, few enemy types, and lack of meaningful progression.
Technical limitations include fixed windowed mode with poor aspect ratio, no fullscreen or controller support, and occasional bugs that can frustrate players.
Lacks features many expect such as story depth, achievements, item management options, and suffers from balancing issues among character classes.

music
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music, composed by acclaimed artist Disasterpeace, is widely praised for its atmospheric and relaxing chiptune style, enhancing the overall experience despite occasional mismatches with tone. However, a common criticism is that tracks do not loop, leading to prolonged silence that can detract from immersion. While the soundtrack is considered a standout feature and available for purchase separately, the lack of in-game volume controls is noted as inconvenient.
- “Features absolutely beautiful music by Disasterpeace.”
- “The soundtrack is truly wonderful; I have not seen a professional review that does not compliment it, and I bought it separately.”
- “This game is really short, but considering it a) is free, b) is really, really cute, and c) has such a great soundtrack, I can't see why you wouldn't want to try it out!”
- “Music will just stop when it's done playing, leaving you to play in silence; it doesn't even repeat.”
- “The music isn't half bad for about 5 minutes, but the lack of volume controls in-game means you have to tab out, open the volume mixer, and either mute it entirely or try to turn it down without making it impossible to hear.”
- “Also, the music does not repeat in most cases, which is a wonderful artistic choice, but then you are left in silence until the key is found or you decide to go to the next level, which could have at least been filled with some simple beats from the other incredibly skilled musician on the team.”
gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as simple, intuitive, and easy to pick up, featuring maze exploration, basic combat, and unique light mechanics that add strategic depth. While some find it fun and original with charming retro aesthetics, others consider it repetitive, lacking complexity, and becoming boring after a short time. Overall, it appeals more to casual players or those seeking a lightweight roguelike experience.
- “You pick one character from a selection of 3 - warrior, thief, or wizard, each with a single unique gameplay mechanic - and traverse a maze in search of a key to take you to the next level. Along the way you encounter treasure and single-use items that enhance gameplay, beacons to light up the world, traps, and enemies. There is an XP collection mechanic.”
- “Well let me tell you that I am glad that I did as I have been pleasantly surprised by this game. The graphics are adorable in all their retro, 8-bit, pixelated beauty and the simplicity of game mechanics makes it easy to pick up but hard to put down, with later levels sure to prove a challenge for even the most hardened RPG or roguelike fans. I think it has enough appeal to keep most gamers coming back for more.”
- “Clever light mechanics add an extra layer of strategy to what is otherwise simplistic gameplay. This mechanic leads to a lot of strategic thinking.”
- “Well, maybe I can't play it for longer in one sitting because the gameplay is simple, which includes the combat (moving towards the enemy to deal damage to it) and it becomes tedious.”
- “The lack of itemization, racial abilities, or anything to liven up the gameplay other than the odd trap tile is a little disappointing.”
- “This game is just boring, what's happening on the bottom screen (this game is formatted like a DS for some reason) is just a very basic visual representation and you are just the red dot on the map, the gameplay is painfully basic and you can't even full screen it.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a charming, retro 8-bit pixel art style that is visually appealing and nostalgic, though quite simple and old-school, resembling DOS-era visuals. While they provide a clear aesthetic and add charm, the limited variety and block-based map design can feel barren and sometimes hinder intuitive navigation. Overall, the graphics suit the game's minimalist roguelike approach but may lack the depth or polish to engage players seeking more visually rich experiences.
- “Well let me tell you that I am glad that I did as I have been pleasantly surprised by this game, the graphics are adorable in all their retro, 8-bit, pixelated beauty and the simplicity of game mechanics makes it easy to pick up, but hard to put down, with later levels sure to prove a challenge for even the most hardened RPG or roguelike fans.”
- “The lower half has a great 8-bit art style.”
- “Famaze has a charming pixel aesthetic, albeit 50% of the game is a map screen that's just blocks.”
- “The graphics are very simple; all movement happens in a normal 2D maze - seen in a top-down view - where everything is represented by blocks; you, the enemies, collectibles, items of interest, and traps.”
- “It's also a bit weird that Oryx is using their own sprite set which has been sold to a lot of developers, making their own game look generic in the graphics department.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is simplistic, vague, and not deeply developed, serving mainly as a charming and light backdrop for the action. While it lacks complexity and strong plot investment, it is enjoyable in its simplicity and fits well with the casual, roguelike gameplay style. Overall, the story provides just enough context to engage players without demanding much attention.
- “With an extremely vague story, and a shove in the right direction, it was easy for me to get into.”
- “That's about it on the plot section and it's definitely not plot deep and barely any story whatsoever, but what's here is charming and sweet and sets up the action nicely.”
- “However, the story is mainstream, not the kind that gets people to invest their time (just opinion).”
- “The entire story revolves around the rutabagas, the mad king has turned them all into monsters, and you need to turn them back.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is straightforward but can become tedious over time due to simple combat mechanics. Players often need multiple sessions or alternative strategies, like choosing different classes, to manage the repetitive nature of leveling and surviving monster hordes.
- “Well, maybe I can't play it for longer in one sitting because the gameplay is simple, which includes the combat (moving towards the enemy to deal damage to it) and it becomes tedious.”
- “You’ll need a second life for grinding.”
- “After your character dies, it respawns on the same level so that you can keep grinding levels and surviving the hordes of monsters.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find the game's humor enjoyable and amusing, especially at the start, contributing to a positive and entertaining experience.
- “In the beginning, this game seems funny and interesting.”
- “This game was actually pretty funny.”
- “Best game, it's very funny.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability through a randomly generated maze each playthrough and an additional hard mode unlocked after completing the game, making it both accessible and engaging for repeated play.
- “The game sets up a random maze every time you start from the beginning, giving it more replay value. Additionally, there is a hard mode available after finishing the game.”
- “If you enjoy beating games, this one is easy to play and has replay value.”
- “Also, it's very replayable.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for having no in-app purchases, enhancing the experience, but some feel it is overpriced compared to free versions available with ads elsewhere.
- “10/10 no in-app purchases and is still a good game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a cautious emotional response, noting that certain game elements (rutabegas) unexpectedly provide health, leading to mixed feelings about trusting the developers' design choices. This creates a sense of wariness about interacting with other game elements.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is enhanced by immersive and well-crafted atmospheric music that effectively complements the game's environment.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences notable stability issues and bugs, as reflected in user discussions highlighting frequent problems. Overall, stability is a concern that may affect the gameplay experience.