Mr. Maze

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Mr. Maze is a single player action game with a kids theme. It was developed by Mark J. Lovegrove and was released on February 9, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"Mr. Maze" is a first-person puzzle game where players navigate through increasingly complex mazes filled with challenges and obstacles. The game features a unique level generation system, offering a new experience with each playthrough. Players must use their problem-solving skills and quick reflexes to reach the end of each maze and unlock new levels.

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Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

story6 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a charming and humorous storyline with a surprising amount of voice acting and character interactions.
Despite its flaws, the game offers a unique experience with interesting mazes and a quirky atmosphere that keeps players engaged.
It's a budget-friendly title that provides a decent amount of gameplay for its price, making it a fun option for casual gamers.

Many areas are excessively dark, making navigation difficult and frustrating for players.
The game suffers from performance issues, including frame rate drops and crashes, which can disrupt the experience.
The save system is sparse, with few checkpoints, leading to potential loss of progress during gameplay.

story
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The game's story is a central focus, characterized as a story-heavy walking simulator with a mix of mild puzzles and fetch quests. While the narrative features a blend of humor and cleverness, it is often described as not compelling enough to stand alone, relying heavily on diary entries and voice recordings for storytelling. Overall, players find the story engaging and quirky, with a mix of wholesome moments and wacky elements, though some criticize the presentation and gameplay mechanics.
- “Better than you would think, incredibly strange, but with a weirdly tight lore and storyline.”
- “The writing and dialogue is cheesy and cliché but in a surprisingly good way; the story was actually pretty good even if it's a little bit formulaic, it's quite a cute story with some wholesome moments in it.”
- “What we really have here is a story-heavy walking sim, with the occasional extremely mild puzzle or fetch quest mixed in.”
- “There is a surprisingly large amount of voice acting, but most of this story is told by reading the diary entries or listening to voice recordings.”
- “Several of the levels have fairly nonsensical or even counterintuitive trigger conditions that have to be met before you can continue the storyline.”
humor
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The game's humor is a mixed experience, featuring occasional clever and funny moments that can elicit genuine laughter, particularly in a social setting. While it may not be compelling enough to stand alone as a quality game, its janky charm adds to the overall enjoyment.
- “While this is janky as hell, it's still somewhat enjoyable and funny to experience.”
- “The game has its fair share of intentional funny moments where it actually got me to laugh.”
- “It would make for a great hilarious experience with friends.”
graphics
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with a general consensus that they are subpar, often described as "bad" or only "okay." While some users managed to achieve decent visuals at higher resolutions, the overall impression is that the graphics do not meet expectations, earning a score of 6/10.
- “Somehow, I got it to work in windowed 1980x1080 with 'good' graphics selected.”
- “Graphics – 6/10”
- “Graphics were okay.”
- “It is definitely a journey... graphics are bad though”
gameplay
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The gameplay is described as a mix of a walking simulator with quirky elements, including odd animations and wacky voice acting, which contribute to an entertaining experience despite its lack of depth. For a low price, players can expect around five hours of gameplay featuring notes, full-motion videos, and a solid soundtrack, making it a lighthearted option for casual gaming.
- “Some animations look a bit weird, but coupled with the extremely wacky voice acting, it makes for a pretty interesting afternoon of gameplay for a little chuckle.”
- “For 4 bucks, I got about 5 hours of gameplay from a Unity-made game that, while a walking simulator type game which includes notes, also included many FMVs, tons of voiceovers, and a very good soundtrack.”
- “Gameplay – 3/10”
- “It's definitely not a serious storyline, and the gameplay isn't anything to really write home about.”
- “For 4 bucks I got about 5 hours of gameplay of a Unity-made game that, while a walking simulator type game which includes notes, also included many FMVs, tons of voiceovers, and a very good soundtrack.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has been criticized for significant frame drops, particularly in certain levels, with reports of performance issues even on high-end hardware like the RTX 3070. While some players have found workarounds, such as using dxwnd, the overall experience remains choppy and inconsistent.
- “Used dxwnd for performance fix on Windows 10.”
- “The flaws include: a couple of levels that are very poorly optimized, causing massive frame drops even on a 3070 (particularly, the first level runs like a pig, around 20-30fps).”
- “Rather choppy performance, but not too dissimilar to what I am used to in other games.”
stability
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Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability; while some experienced constant freezes and slow dialogue, others found the game to run smoothly without bugs or glitches. The limited save points, however, were a common concern among players.
- “The game itself ran smoothly for me—no bugs, no glitches—and had a story that pulled me in and kept me going.”
- “I experienced no crashes or performance issues, which made my gameplay experience incredibly enjoyable.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I could focus on the story and gameplay without worrying about technical problems.”
- “I encountered constant freezes, slow dialogue, and very few save points.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
monetization
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The game features a completely free monetization model, with no in-game purchases, loot boxes, downloadable content (DLC), or season passes, ensuring a straightforward and uninterrupted gaming experience.
- “There are zero in-game purchases, zero loot boxes, no DLCs, and no season pass, which is refreshing.”
- “I appreciate that the game has no monetization schemes like loot boxes or additional paid content.”
- “It's great to see a game that doesn't rely on microtransactions or any form of monetization.”
- “There are zero in-game purchases, zero loot boxes, zero DLCs, and no season pass, which makes the monetization model feel outdated.”
- “The lack of any monetization options means the game feels incomplete and lacks the depth that other titles offer.”
- “Without any form of monetization, the game struggles to provide ongoing content and updates, leaving players wanting more.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its cheesy yet endearing writing and dialogue, which contribute to a surprisingly engaging and wholesome story, despite its formulaic nature. Players appreciate the cute moments that evoke genuine feelings, making the overall experience enjoyable.
- “The writing and dialogue is cheesy and cliché, but in a surprisingly good way. The story was actually pretty good, even if it's a little formulaic. It's quite a cute story with some wholesome moments in it.”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised, featuring a strong soundtrack that complements the gameplay, which includes a mix of FMVs and extensive voiceovers. Players feel that the audio elements significantly enhance the overall experience, especially considering the game's low price point.
- “For 4 bucks, I got about 5 hours of gameplay from a Unity-made game that, while a walking simulator, includes notes, many FMVs, tons of voiceovers, and a very good soundtrack.”