"Mazes & More" is a puzzle game that combines retro maze-running with ingenious mechanics and fun challenges. With wonderful graphics, a good soundtrack, and occasional humor, it provides an entertaining experience. However, the game is hindered by a high volume of advertisements and frustrating bugs, which may detract from the overall enjoyment.
Reviews
- monetization983 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report being forced to watch ads after nearly every level, with some ads being unskippable and intrusive, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some users suggest turning off Wi-Fi to avoid ads, the general consensus is that the ad frequency is excessive and detracts significantly from the enjoyment of the game.
“I will pay extra for sure to get no ads or less ads; the game is so worth it to me.”
“Very good maze puzzle game, especially if you want no ads.”
“This game is very entertaining; if you don't like ads, turn off your wifi/data, then no ads will appear :)”
“I spend a minimum of twice as much time stuck in ads and the loops of attempting to close them than I do actually playing the game.”
“The ads take more time than actually playing the game.”
“It's a fun game, but rated it low due to it needing to know your age, and also permissions, along with the ton of ads.”
- graphics60 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as good or even excellent, while others criticize them as poor, basic, or uninspiring. Many users suggest that improvements are needed, particularly in graphical content, to enhance the overall experience. Despite the varying opinions, the graphics are often described as functional and fitting for the game's style, with some appreciating the retro aesthetic.
“The graphics are nice.”
“Superb graphics, love the simplicity!”
“Awesome game with awesome graphics, loved it a lot; the best game.”
“The graphics are not that good and look quite boring.”
“Very poor quality graphics and difficult movement.”
“The graphics are so bad and the colors and lines will irritate your eyes.”
- humor53 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- -4 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, often highlighting amusing gameplay elements and characters. However, some users express frustration with technical issues and excessive ads, which detracts from their overall experience. Overall, while the humor is appreciated by many, it is overshadowed for some by gameplay obstacles.
“This game is very funny and it helps to increase concentration.”
“This game has too much fun; there are very wonderful levels and the enemies are too funny. 😁😁😁😍 I just love it! 🤩🤩🤩🤡🤡🤡🤡🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓”
“I love this game; it is so funny.”
“It's so not funny to play this game. I can't even get through it because of all the reading and ads. One star.”
“The humor in this game is completely off. It feels forced and just isn't entertaining at all.”
“I expected some laughs, but the jokes fell flat. It was more frustrating than funny.”
- gameplay37 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity, enjoyment, and addictive qualities, with many players appreciating the challenge it offers as they progress through levels. However, several reviews highlight issues such as overly automated gameplay, frustrating controls, and an excessive number of ads that disrupt the experience. While some players find the mechanics satisfying, others express a desire for more control options and less interruption from advertisements.
“This is a very enjoyable game, the mechanics for the movement of the dot make the levels easy to navigate and the player level is always nice.”
“Amazing game with satisfying animations and smooth gameplay experience.”
“Great gameplay, the gameplay is simple but entertaining and slightly addictive.”
“The gameplay is a bit annoying when it continues automatically when there is only one path; I think this behavior should be configured.”
“If you install the game, the frequency with which it interrupts your gameplay with ads completely destroys any entertainment value the game had.”
“Too many ads, too much automated gameplay; I lost interest in the first minute.”
- music25 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many users expressing frustration over unskippable ads that interrupt their own music. While some players appreciate the potential for ambient background music to enhance the gaming experience, others find the game lacking in musical elements, suggesting that the addition of calming tunes could significantly improve engagement and enjoyment. Overall, there is a strong desire for better integration of music to complement gameplay.
“However, an ambient type slow background music related to puzzles would be mind-blowing.”
“This app is really amazing; it's just perfect to refresh you and train your brain. I suggest that you should add some peaceful background music also.”
“Pretty cool, a slow background music would be extremely ambient and amazing.”
“Installed it, ran it, got an obnoxious unskippable advertisement with sound while I was listening to music.”
“Can't relax with music as a result as the ads always pause or override my music.”
“Too many playable ads that cut out my background music.”
- stability13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- -15 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is inconsistent, with many users reporting frequent freezes, particularly during ad transitions and at the splash screen. While some players experience smooth gameplay without glitches, others face significant interruptions that require restarting the app. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a mixed bag, with both positive and negative experiences reported.
“The game runs incredibly smoothly with no glitches.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs; the stability is impressive.”
“The performance is rock solid, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
“After a few mazes, a full video ad takes control and while this itself is so bad, the game freezes with a black screen requiring a full game restart after every 3 mazes.”
“When an ad pops up, it freezes your phone and you have to close the tab and reopen it again.”
“Freezes at splash screen.”
- story5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game appears to be a mix of personal reflections and references to external media, such as "American Horror Story," which may indicate a narrative that resonates with players on a personal level. However, the overall coherence and clarity of the story are somewhat muddled, suggesting that while players enjoy the emotional connection, the narrative may lack focus or depth.
“Might be a different story.”
“So stop saying sorry and that was what you mean you don't know anything about me and tell me one of the time i see you in evening and i was like a fool telling you that i'm leaving you free to call me before all my exams are you doing in the performance of the african american horror story hotel episode of the african american horror story hotel episode of the time i was getting angry from inside the car and the two ultimate beauties in”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users have mixed feelings about the emotional aspect of the game; while some find it engaging and therapeutic, providing a meaningful emotional journey, others criticize it for being frustrating and boring, detracting from the overall experience.
“I'm busy; I mean it keeps me busy mentally, emotionally, and physically. It's like a therapist.”
“It's a very emotional journey through the mini-games.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to control issues that hinder gameplay. Many believe that resolving these control bugs could significantly enhance their experience and potentially improve their ratings.
“The reason I gave 4 stars is that the controls become very tedious after a while, as they don't respond the way you need them to. I think it's a bug of some sort; if you can fix that, I'll up my review to 5 stars. Thank you for this game.”
“Tedious.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is criticized as being poor, with a specific call for improvements in flow to better align with user movement. Overall, players express frustration with the current state of optimization, indicating a need for significant enhancements.
“Worst optimization; the flow should be optimized according to user movement.”