Maze And Dagger

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Maze And Dagger is a single player action game. It was developed by Ravinia and was released on June 19, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

You are alone. Lost in a maze. Defenseless... One wrong step and you're dead... But there is hope! Find weapons, potions, and armor hidden in the maze to aid you on your quest to find the exit!

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

music1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The pixel art style and nostalgic atmosphere effectively evoke classic dungeon crawlers.
Each level is randomly generated, providing unique and unpredictable gameplay experiences.
The game offers a deep strategic experience, requiring players to think carefully about resource management and tactics.

The controls are clunky and can feel unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating.
The game lacks variety in enemies and traps, leading to repetitive experiences.
It has been criticized for being an incomplete product, with many features missing and a sense of being an asset flip.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics exceed expectations, showcasing a visually appealing style; however, some elements appear to be sourced from asset stores, which may detract from originality. Overall, players appreciate the graphics in conjunction with the gameplay experience.
- “I like the style, the graphics, and the overall gameplay.”
- “The game graphics look better than you might expect, but that's just because it looks like some or all of them are 'borrowed' from asset stores or elsewhere.”
- “The visuals are outdated and lack the polish you'd expect from a modern game.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations feel stiff and unnatural.”
replayability
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Players appreciate the game's replayability due to its randomly generated mazes, ensuring a unique experience with each playthrough.
- “The game features randomly generated mazes, ensuring that there is always some replay value.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and unique, thanks to the variety of challenges and environments.”
- “With multiple paths and outcomes, the game encourages you to explore different strategies on each run.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The repetitive gameplay mechanics diminish any potential for replay value.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging style and graphics, with players appreciating the thrilling challenge posed by sudden traps that lead to instant death, which feel fair and tied to player timing rather than flawed mechanics.
- “I like the style, the graphics, and the overall gameplay.”
- “Available traps that cause instant death are sudden and exciting, and you feel like it was your timing that was at fault rather than some kind of dodgy game mechanic.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is notably lacking, with users highlighting the absence of quests, narrative elements, and character progression.
- “There is no quest, no story, no upgrades.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks coherence.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered decent, with particular praise for the hardcore mode soundtrack, which enhances the gameplay experience by keeping players engaged and on their toes.
- “The soundtrack is decent too; I'm a big fan of hardcore mode, which keeps you on your toes.”