Mr. Maze
- February 9, 2019
- Mark J. Lovegrove
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and charming experience with a fun storyline and interesting mazes.
- Despite its janky performance, many players found it entertaining and enjoyable, especially when shared with friends.
- The developer clearly put a lot of effort into the game, providing a variety of locations, NPC dialogues, and humorous elements.
- The game suffers from poor performance issues, including low frame rates, crashes, and slow movement, which can detract from the experience.
- Many players found the graphics to be subpar, making it difficult to enjoy the game fully.
- There are complaints about unskippable cutscenes, lack of checkpoints, and drawn-out puzzles that can lead to frustration.
- story13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as a quirky and engaging narrative that, while not overly serious, features a surprisingly tight lore and some wholesome moments. Although the writing can be cheesy and formulaic, it effectively draws players in, making the experience enjoyable despite some criticisms regarding graphics and gameplay. Overall, the story is seen as a highlight, offering a mix of wackiness and charm.
“That said, the game itself ran smoothly for me--no bugs, no glitches--and had a story that pulled me in and kept me going.”
“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.”
“It's definitely not a serious storyline, and the gameplay isn't anything to really write home about, but I was definitely drawn in and excited to get to the ending.”
“The story is okay, although it is pretty wacky at times.”
“The story doesn't take itself particularly seriously, and the mazes (the ones I played anyway) are varied and mostly interesting.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with an average rating of 6/10. While some users managed to achieve decent visuals at 1080p, overall feedback indicates that the graphics are generally considered subpar and lacking polish.
“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”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as a casual experience with a lackluster storyline, but it offers an engaging and humorous atmosphere, enhanced by quirky animations and voice acting. For a low price, players can enjoy around five hours of content, featuring a mix of walking simulator elements, notes, full-motion videos, and a solid soundtrack.
“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 voice overs, and a very good soundtrack.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some users experiencing choppy performance, though it is comparable to other titles they have played. Additionally, a workaround using dxwnd has been suggested for improving performance on Windows 10. Overall, the optimization appears to be lacking but manageable for some players.
“Used dxwnd for performance fix on Windows 10.”
“Rather choppy performance, but not too dissimilar to what I am used to in other games.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features intentional humor that can elicit genuine laughter, making it a potentially hilarious experience when played with friends. However, those seeking a serious maze-solving game may find the humor detracts from the overall quality of gameplay.
“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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
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.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by cheesy yet endearing writing and dialogue, contributing to a formulaic but charming story filled with wholesome moments. Overall, players find the narrative surprisingly enjoyable despite its clichés.
“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.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring a strong soundtrack that enhances the experience alongside numerous voiceovers and full-motion videos. For a low price, players enjoy a substantial amount of gameplay enriched by its audio elements.
“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.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features a completely free monetization model, with no in-game purchases, loot boxes, downloadable content (DLC), or season passes, providing a straightforward and uninterrupted gaming experience.
“There are zero in-game purchases, zero loot boxes, no DLCs, and no season pass, which makes the experience refreshing.”
“I appreciate that the game has no monetization tactics 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 to enjoy the full experience.”
“There are zero in-game purchases, zero loot boxes, zero DLCs, and no season pass, which is refreshing but also makes me question the game's longevity.”
“The lack of monetization options feels like a missed opportunity for the developers to enhance the game experience.”
“While I appreciate the absence of microtransactions, the game feels incomplete without any additional content or expansions.”
