Maze
- June 17, 2020
- TreeFall Studios L.L.C.
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Maze" is a action-packed game that can be played in single or local multi-player mode with up to 2 players. The goal is to explore the maze-like environment, avoid dangerous traps, and use runes to mark your path and avoid getting lost. With stunning visuals and a sense of immersion, players must navigate through the beautiful and sometimes treacherous surroundings in this PvP split-screen game.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
PlayStation
Wii
Wii U
Reviews
- The game features a solid collection of fun mazes with unique themes, providing a refreshing change from typical casual games.
- The graphics are engaging, with some levels offering trippy visuals and interesting maze mechanics.
- It's a simple and enjoyable game that can be relaxing and fun, making it suitable for a wide audience, including families.
- The gameplay can feel tedious due to the rectilinear maze design, making it easy to get lost without landmarks.
- The transition from slow-paced exploration to precise jumping can be jarring, with some jumps feeling impossible or requiring frame-perfect reflexes.
- The music is repetitive and can detract from the overall experience, and the game's price may not reflect the quality and quantity of content offered.
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it tedious due to its quick looping, while others appreciate its retro and inoffensive quality. Overall, the soundtrack seems to be a point of contention among players.
“The soundtrack is retro and inoffensive, perfectly complementing the game's atmosphere.”
“The music enhances the overall experience, creating a nostalgic vibe that draws you in.”
“The audio design is impressive, with a diverse range of tracks that keep the gameplay engaging.”
“Adding to the tedium is some awful music which loops very quickly to boot.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a noticeable shift in style, suggesting a lack of cohesion, but it features enjoyable levels with innovative maze mechanics, such as transparent walls, that enhance the overall experience.
“There are definitely some good points to the game - levels that are really fun, with interesting maze mechanics (such as a maze of all transparent walls).”
“It's like two different games, as though the developer got tired of one gameplay style and switched to another midway through.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through levels.”
“The pacing is all over the place, leading to moments of boredom followed by overwhelming chaos.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, suggesting that the lack of varied landmarks and angles diminishes the enjoyment of exploration.
“I suppose that's the point, but I feel like a few landmarks and a couple of non-right angles would really help make the exploration fun rather than quickly tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“After hours of grinding, I still feel like I'm not making any real progress, which is incredibly frustrating.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is largely considered minimal and unengaging, with many users recommending that players skip through it quickly.
“The story, to the extent it exists at all, is best skipped as quickly as you can tap through it (which is very quick, thankfully).”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks any real depth, making it hard to care about the characters or their journeys.”
“There are so many plot holes and inconsistencies that it becomes frustrating to follow the story.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are noted for their trippy visuals, complementing a retro and unobtrusive soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
“The graphics can be trippy at times, creating a unique visual experience.”
“The vibrant colors and detailed environments really bring the game to life.”
“The art style is stunning, with a perfect blend of realism and artistic flair.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a high level of stability, with no glitches encountered even after extended gameplay sessions exceeding four hours.
“I've run into no glitches after more than 4 hours of game time.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
“I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playthrough.”
