Laser Maze
- January 4, 2019
- -Yodasaurus- Games
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "Laser Maze," you explore an abandoned space station and solve puzzles using laser redirection and box movement. The game features 50 puzzles and 10 secret challenges, with a demo including six and two secret puzzles. Your goal is to uncover the station's mysteries and the fate of its crew.
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Reviews
- The game features a variety of mind-bending puzzles that are well-designed and progressively increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge.
- The soundtrack and story are excellent, enhancing the overall experience and immersion in the game.
- Despite its simple 2D graphics, the game offers innovative mechanics and a gripping adventure that keeps players engaged.
- The computer interface can be a bit strange and may take some time to get used to.
- Aiming the laser can be tedious at times due to limited visibility, making it difficult to target distant objects.
- The graphics, while not the best, may detract from the experience for some players.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features challenging puzzles and a variety of engaging mechanics that enhance the experience. Each section introduces new puzzle mechanics, providing a refreshing variation to the core gameplay, which primarily revolves around redirection. Overall, players appreciate the depth and creativity of the mechanics.
“It has difficult puzzles and tons of cool mechanics.”
“Some of the puzzles are very challenging, and the mechanics of the game are great.”
“However, sections 3 to 6 each introduce a new puzzle mechanic which allows for a nice variation to the pure redirection mechanic of the game.”
- music8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as excellent and immersive, enhancing the overall experience and aiding concentration during gameplay. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, complementing the engaging story and challenging puzzles. Despite some criticisms of the graphics, the music remains a strong point that contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
“The soundtrack is excellent and while the graphics are not the best, they don’t have to be, since the puzzles are so simple yet challenging, and after you figure it out you will feel very satisfied, along with an intriguing backstory.”
“The music is amazing and really helps you concentrate.”
“The story is excellent, great soundtrack, and some of the puzzles are really difficult!”
- story8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is highly praised for its excellence and engaging narrative, set against a backdrop of a futuristic spaceship. Players appreciate the intriguing backstory revealed through in-game emails, complemented by a great soundtrack and challenging puzzles that enhance the overall experience. Despite some graphical limitations, the clever coding and gripping mission keep players invested.
“The story is excellent, with a great soundtrack, and some of the puzzles are really difficult!”
“It has been so cleverly coded, and with a gripping mission, you will journey your way through a cool future spaceship!”
“It also has an interesting story that you follow by reading the emails on the computers.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered subpar, particularly as they are presented in 2D, but they do not detract from the overall experience of the game. Players find themselves so immersed in the engaging puzzles and intriguing backstory that the visuals become a secondary concern. Overall, the game is highly recommended for puzzle enthusiasts who prioritize gameplay over graphical fidelity.
“Don't let the 2D graphics fool you; this is a deep puzzle game that will offer a challenge, so be ready!”
“Highly recommended if you like good puzzle games and you don't mind the 2D graphics.”
“The graphics aren’t the best in the world, but you won’t even notice them when immersed in this great puzzle game.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious, particularly due to the limited view around the robot, which can make aiming a laser challenging. This restriction can lead to frustration during gameplay.
