MAZEMAZE
- June 17, 2023
- Lu
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Get on itch.io Store"MazeMaze" is an adventure game where players explore maps, find objects, and progress through a mysterious maze. The game features intuitive puzzles, a relaxing gameplay experience with no quest markers or time limits, and multiple endings based on the number of dogs found. After jumping off a building, the protagonist finds themselves in a mysterious space and must navigate the maze with the help of a guide.
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Reviews
- The game offers a short and chill experience, with a runtime of about 15-20 minutes for the first playthrough.
- It features cute art and an interesting story told through symbolism, making it enjoyable for fans of the developer's previous work.
- Multiple endings encourage replayability, adding depth to the short gameplay.
- The controls are frustrating, particularly the tank controls and the platforming sections, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Some players found the game less engaging and impactful compared to the developer's previous titles.
- The lack of sideways movement and mouse controls limits the gameplay experience, making navigation cumbersome.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is conveyed through various mazes and abstract environments, each offering a unique narrative experience, often rich in symbolism. While some players appreciate the cute and mysterious elements, noting the satisfying endings, others find the overall storytelling lacking depth and interaction, particularly in comparison to other titles. Overall, the story is described as short but engaging, with a focus on exploration and character interactions.
“This one is about going through various mazes that each has a different story to tell.”
“It's only 30 minutes long to get both endings, but the game is very cute and definitely has a story to tell, which is conveyed through symbolism.”
“Excellent little interactive story with a satisfying ending.”
“The platforming in this game was frustrating, and there was less to interact with, less to explore, less story.”
“Once again it's a (very) short experience where you explore abstract environments and are fed hints of its small story through character interactions.”
“It's only 30 minutes long to get both endings, but the game is very cute and definitely has a story to tell which is told through symbolism.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game is noted to be less significant compared to previous titles by the developer, yet it still offers a meaningful experience through its exploratory nature.
“While not as emotionally impactful or engaging as the previous games by this developer, there's still something to be said for this short, exploratory game.”
