Maze: Pedestal of Trials

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Maze: Pedestal of Trials is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by TreeFall Studios L.L.C. and was released on June 23, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Maze: Pedestal of Trials is a sequel spin-off to our original puzzle game, Maze. This entry into the TreeFall Studios Maze series brings all new challenges, new game-play abilities, new environments, and new puzzles.

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Maze: Pedestal of Trails offers a more challenging experience compared to its predecessor, with unique themes and interactive puzzles in each maze.
The game features a creative achievement system and a new checkpoint system that enhances gameplay and encourages replayability.
Players appreciate the good value for the price, with enjoyable level design and a catchy soundtrack that makes it a fun, quick game to play.

Some levels, particularly the initial rectilinear mazes, can be tedious and require backtracking, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
The game lacks polish, with issues such as incorrect control prompts and slow movement that can frustrate players.
The tutorial is unclear about certain controls, leading to confusion, particularly regarding interaction keys.

music
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The game's music is praised for being catchy and engaging, enhancing the overall experience and encouraging players to keep the volume up, which is a rarity for some.
- “Add a catchy soundtrack to that and you have a nice quick little game to pass the time.”
- “I even kept the music turned up, which I rarely do!”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable.”
- “The audio quality of the music is subpar, which detracts from the overall experience.”
gameplay
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The gameplay in "maze" by Treefall Studios is praised for its substantial campaign and thoughtful level design, prioritizing engaging mechanics over flashy graphics. Players appreciate the variety of gameplay elements that go beyond simply navigating to the end of the maze, making it a worthwhile experience for its price.
- “If you're craving more a-maze-zing gameplay, the aptly titled 'Maze' (by Treefall Studios LLC) offers a more substantial campaign for an appropriate asking price of $10.”
- “The developer really put effort into caring about the level design more than just fancy graphics, which is rare nowadays, and included various game mechanics that aren't just 'walk to the finish of the maze.'”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”
graphics
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The graphics are not the primary focus of the game, as the developer emphasizes level design and innovative game mechanics over flashy visuals, which is a refreshing approach in today's gaming landscape.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the game world to life.”
- “Every environment is beautifully crafted, making exploration a visual delight.”
- “The character models are incredibly detailed, adding depth and realism to the overall experience.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and look like they belong in a last-gen title.”
- “The environments are bland and uninspired, making it hard to stay immersed in the game.”