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Maze Machina

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72%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
monetization, grinding
72% User Score Based on 190 reviews

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Maze Machina is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Arnold Rauers and was released on January 15, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Maze Machina is a turn-based swiping puzzle game where you navigate a mechanical labyrinth as a tiny hero, using tools and items to overcome dangers and escape. The game features a tile-based item system with endless tactical combinations, and offers 5 game modes with 5-10 minute sessions. It includes online high scores and leaderboards for players to compete."

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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 190 reviews
gameplay9 positive mentions
monetization6 negative mentions
  • The art style is fantastic and the animations are smooth, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The gameplay is challenging and addictive, with unique mechanics that keep players engaged.
  • There are no ads, and the option to upgrade for additional content is appreciated.
  • The currency system is frustrating, as players cannot easily track their progress or upgrades.
  • The stamina system limits gameplay and can lead to frustrating experiences, especially for new players.
  • The game suffers from performance issues, including lag and poor frame rates, which detract from the enjoyment.
  • gameplay
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this game is characterized by unique mechanics and beautiful visuals, but it suffers from issues such as excessive reliance on luck, lack of intuitive design, and repetitive elements. While some players appreciate the originality and challenge, others find the gameplay frustrating due to poorly explained mechanics and a lack of progression. Overall, the experience is mixed, with engaging aspects overshadowed by design flaws and pacing problems.

    • “The gameplay mechanics are totally original, and the game can be quite challenging when it wants to be.”
    • “Very satisfying progression and clever gameplay.”
    • “Engaging gameplay, beautiful artwork and fun mechanics!”
    • “Incredible game that serves as an example of how one game mechanic can destroy the entire experience.”
    • “Amazing concept and charming art style, but gameplay lacks clarity, and RNG that can just randomly kill you is frustrating.”
    • “Poorly designed mechanics and gameplay, like it was never play-tested.”
  • graphics
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful art style and meticulous craftsmanship, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning visuals and engaging atmosphere. However, some players noted issues with performance, such as lag and stuttering, which detracted from the overall experience. While the graphics are a standout feature, they are often overshadowed by gameplay concerns, including repetitiveness and reliance on luck.

    • “Love this game; graphics are amazing!”
    • “Beautiful graphics and presentation.”
    • “Gorgeous artwork and great game mechanics.”
    • “I can play huge graphically intense MMOs with no dips or stutters, but this game has lag and stutters with every move that I make.”
    • “Amazing concept and charming art style, but gameplay lacks clarity, and RNG that can just randomly kill you is frustrating.”
    • “2 stars at least for the art style.”
  • monetization
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players appreciate the absence of ads in the game, contrasting it with the prevalent ad-heavy monetization strategies in many mobile games. However, some users express a desire for an option to pay for an ad-free experience, highlighting frustrations with intrusive ads and the inability to control sound settings effectively. The game's monetization approach is seen as a refreshing change in a market dominated by microtransactions.

    • “But the best part is: no ads!”
    • “There are also no ads, so absolutely 5 stars.”
    • “In a market where 99% of mobile games are designed for the sole purpose of manipulating people into spending money on microtransactions, games that are made out of a real vision and a love for the craft should be celebrated.”
    • “Energy save mode changed nothing (do I really need all those animations and particle effects?), no way to turn off the excessive amount of vibration, and gameplay is slow; ads pop up in the middle of a run (not before or at the end).”
    • “Just wish I could pay to stop the ads.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and art in the game are highly praised, with users highlighting their impressive quality.

    • “The music and art are absolutely amazing.”
    • “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “I love how the music sets the mood and immerses you in the game world.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its phenomenal gameplay and beautiful artwork, but it suffers from poor optimization, leading to performance issues such as stuttering, particularly on lower-spec devices. Players are hoping for the addition of a low-spec setting to improve the experience.

    • “The game is phenomenal, but it's poorly optimized. I'm having issues running it smoothly on my S6. I hope the developers add a low-spec setting or something.”
    • “The optimization in this game is impressive! It runs smoothly even on my older hardware, which is a huge plus for accessibility.”
    • “I appreciate the developers' efforts in optimization. The game runs seamlessly on various devices, making it enjoyable for a wider audience.”
    • “Don't get me wrong, the game is phenomenal, but it's badly optimized. I'm having issues running it smoothly on my S6. I just hope the developers add a low spec setting or something.”
    • “An excellent little puzzler, but I'm never let down by the infrequent stuttering, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the initial stages of grinding for upgrades, particularly cheese and stamina, to be somewhat tedious, but note that progression becomes easier after the early hurdles. Overall, while some grinding is present, it tends to improve as the game progresses.

    • “It felt a little grindy at first trying to unlock the first cheese and stamina upgrades, but after that it's easier to progress.”
    • “A bit grindy too.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game's excellent replayability, noting that as they progress and acquire more items, the puzzles become increasingly engaging. The simple mechanics combined with challenging gameplay create a fun experience that encourages repeated playthroughs.

    • “Excellent puzzle with great replayability the further you go and the more items you buy.”
    • “The mechanics are always simple but very difficult to actually beat, which always makes for fun replayability.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and progression, with reviewers noting that it feels underdeveloped and insufficiently integrated into the gameplay experience. While the graphics and gameplay mechanics are praised, the absence of a compelling narrative and meaningful progression detracts from the overall experience.

    • “It was meticulously crafted and has wonderful graphics and smart gameplay, but it lacks story and progression. The tutorial is lacking, there is no story to speak of, and no progression in terms of unlocking new content.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's art style and atmosphere are appreciated, contributing positively to the overall experience, though it may not stand out as a favorite for some players.

    • “I love the art style and the atmosphere of this game; it really draws you in.”
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Maze Machina is a casual puzzle game.

Maze Machina is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Maze Machina.

Maze Machina was released on January 15, 2020.

Maze Machina was developed by Arnold Rauers.

Maze Machina has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Maze Machina is a single player game.

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