Maze

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Maze is a short psychedelic experience. Run and fight enemies in randomly generated levels. Features: Minimalistic retro visuals inspired by Tron and CGA graphics. Dynamic soundtrack arranged to accompany non-stop play Fast-paced fights Random level generation

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Unique minimalistic presentation with a stylish aesthetic and a limited color palette.
Engaging and intense music that enhances the gameplay experience.
Fast-paced gameplay that offers a challenging experience, making it addictive for short bursts.

High difficulty level can feel frustrating and unfair, often leading to random deaths without clear feedback.
Lack of clear mechanics and explanations can lead to confusion, especially regarding enemy spawns and aiming.
The game suffers from shallow gameplay and limited content, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simple mechanics that offer a unique twist on established concepts, reminiscent of games like Superhot. While the aiming is precise and the gunplay introduces a quirky depth, players express a desire for additional movement mechanics and strategic options to enhance the experience further. Overall, the gameplay is engaging but could benefit from more complexity and narrative development in potential sequels.
- “The aim is crisp, but the gunplay is just quirky enough to add a layer of depth, humor, and challenge to an already established gameplay concept.”
- “I feel that with even one more mechanic or feature that could balance it out and add more options for strategy, it could be perfected.”
- “The mechanics are dead simple.”
- “If we ever got a sequel or something, more movement mechanics and elaboration on the story would be neat.”
- “I feel that even one more mechanic or feature could balance it out and add more strategic options, potentially perfecting the gameplay.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The music in the game is highly praised for its intensity and ability to create a sense of urgency, complementing the fast-paced gameplay and increasing difficulty. Reviewers find it stylish and addictive, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
- “The fast-paced nature and increasing difficulty was engaging throughout; the music was fitting, and the simplistic visuals and control scheme lend themselves well to the speed of the game.”
- “Music creates a sense of urgency.”
- “The music creates a sense of urgency.”
- “Stylish looks, intense music, and seemingly high challenge make this game addictive for a while.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The graphics of the game are characterized by simplistic, ultra low poly visuals that some players find engaging due to the fast-paced gameplay, while others criticize them as laughably poor and indicative of a lack of budget or talent. The minimalist design contributes to the overall experience, but many feel it detracts from the game's quality, leaving a mixed impression on the visual aspect.
- “The fast-paced nature and increasing difficulty was engaging throughout, the music was fitting, the simplistic visuals and control scheme lend themselves well to the speed of the game.”
- “That aside, the game has a great soundtrack, cool visuals, not much to the level design, since you're gonna be dying and swapping maps a lot, they're just corridors with enemy spawns and an exit door.”
- “There's no graphics to speak of; the minimalist low-poly environments are a result of either a lack of budget or a lack of talent. It's unclear which, and unimportant; the resulting low quality is what matters.”
- “The simplistic visuals and control scheme lend themselves well to the speed of the game, but they ultimately feel underwhelming and lack detail.”
- “The graphics are disappointing, with bland textures and a lack of visual variety that detracts from the overall experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a desire for a sequel that includes enhanced movement mechanics and a more developed storyline, indicating that the current narrative could benefit from further elaboration.
- “The story is incredibly engaging, with twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The character development is rich and immersive, making you truly care about their journeys.”
- “The narrative is beautifully crafted, weaving together themes of love, loss, and redemption.”
- “The story felt disjointed and lacked a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development was minimal, leaving me feeling disconnected from their motivations.”
- “The plot twists were predictable and failed to deliver any real surprises.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky gunplay, which adds depth and challenge to the gameplay while maintaining a crisp aim. This blend of elements enhances the overall experience, making it both engaging and amusing.
- “The aim is crisp, but the gunplay is quirky enough to add a layer of depth, humor, and challenge to an already established gameplay concept.”