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
Windows
PlayStation
Wii
Wii U
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and simple experience with a nostalgic, old-school feel.
- It features a solid collection of unique mazes that can be both relaxing and challenging.
- The graphics are trippy and the retro soundtrack is inoffensive, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- The game can cause motion sickness for some players, making it less accessible.
- Many mazes are overly rectilinear, leading to confusion and tedium during exploration.
- The gameplay shifts dramatically in difficulty, which may frustrate players who prefer a consistent experience.
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a retro soundtrack that is generally considered inoffensive, but some players find it repetitive and tedious due to its quick looping. Overall, while the graphics may be visually engaging, the music does not enhance the experience for all users.
“The soundtrack is retro and inoffensive, perfectly complementing the trippy graphics.”
“Adding to the tedium is some awful music which loops very quickly to boot.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as inconsistent, resembling two different styles that may have resulted from a shift in the developer's focus. However, it features enjoyable levels with creative maze mechanics, such as transparent walls, that enhance the overall experience.
“That said, 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 author got tired of one gameplay style and switched to another midway through.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are noted for their trippy visuals, creating a unique aesthetic experience, while the accompanying soundtrack is described as retro and unobtrusive.
“The graphics can be trippy at times, creating a unique visual experience.”
“The graphics can be trippy at times, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- stability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report a high level of stability, with no glitches encountered even after extensive gameplay sessions exceeding four hours.
“I've run into no glitches after more than 4 hours of game time.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % 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. They feel that introducing more diverse elements could enhance the experience and reduce the monotony.
“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.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is largely considered minimal and unengaging, with many players opting to skip through it quickly due to its lack of substance.
“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).”
