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Rolling in the Maze

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61%Game Brain Score
gameplay, atmosphere
graphics, music
72% User Score Based on 36 reviews

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Rolling in the Maze is a single player action game. It was developed by No.25 and was released on May 13, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Rolling in the Maze" is a challenging 3D platformer game where players navigate through a series of mazes as a ball, avoiding obstacles and solving puzzles to reach the goal. With simple controls and a variety of levels, it offers a fun and engaging experience for players of all ages. The game also features a level editor, allowing players to create and share their own mazes with the community.

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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
graphics2 negative mentions
  • Rolling in the Maze offers a calm and tactile experience, emphasizing patience and spatial awareness through its unique mechanics of rotating the environment to guide the ball.
  • The level design is engaging, featuring a mix of compact challenges and intricate mazes that gradually increase in difficulty, encouraging players to refine their skills.
  • The minimalist aesthetic and understated audio design create a meditative atmosphere, making it suitable for both short and longer play sessions.
  • The gameplay can become repetitive over time, as the mechanics remain consistent without introducing significant variety or complexity.
  • With only 49 levels, many of which are easy, players may find the overall challenge and completion time to be less substantial than expected.
  • Some players experienced gameplay-induced dizziness, which detracted from their enjoyment of the game.
  • gameplay
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is centered around a simple yet engaging mechanic that simulates the experience of navigating a marble maze, emphasizing momentum, gravity, and timing. Players face a series of increasingly challenging mazes that require precision and mastery of the core mechanics, though the lack of narrative or evolving systems may lead to a sense of repetition for some. While the calm, methodical nature of the puzzles appeals to those who enjoy mastering a single mechanic, others seeking variety may find the experience limited.

    • “This simple mechanical twist gives the experience a distinctly hands-on feel, evoking the sensation of tilting a real-world marble maze while retaining the precision and repeatability of a digital puzzle game.”
    • “At its core, gameplay revolves around understanding momentum, gravity, and timing.”
    • “The game offers a mix of compact challenges and larger, more intricate mazes, each introducing subtle variations on the core mechanic.”
    • “The mechanics remain consistent throughout, and players looking for narrative elements, evolving systems, or dramatic shifts in gameplay may find the experience repetitive over time.”
    • “Warning: gameplay induced dizzy nausea feeling in me, which lasted for up to an hour, after two separate sessions.”
    • “Sure, the gameplay is nothing crazy.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a minimalist aesthetic that emphasizes movement and spatial reasoning over visual spectacle, serving as a rewarding element of the gameplay. While the visuals are considered adequate, they are not the standout aspect of the game, which is generally well-received for its puzzles and overall experience.

    • “Puzzle is great, graphics are okay, gameplay is also good, and overall a good game honestly.”
    • “The minimalist aesthetic keeps the focus firmly on movement and spatial reasoning rather than visual spectacle.”
    • “Now, the visuals, aside from the design, also play the part of the reward here.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game features understated background tracks that enhance the overall audio design, though some users feel there isn't much to highlight specifically about the music itself. Sound effects are also present but are described as subtle.

    • “The audio design complements this approach with understated sound effects and gentle background music.”
    • “Music-wise, I can't say much here.”
    • “Music and sound effects are lacking.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's soundscape creates a calm and meditative atmosphere, making it ideal for both short, relaxing sessions and longer periods of focused gameplay.

    • “The overall soundscape contributes to a calm, almost meditative atmosphere that makes the game well-suited for short, relaxing sessions as well as longer stretches of focused play.”
    • “The game's visuals and ambient sounds create an immersive environment that draws you in and keeps you engaged.”
    • “Every element of the game, from the lighting to the music, works together to create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after you've finished playing.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers express frustration with the current story, suggesting that it lacks depth and coherence. They advocate for enhanced animations, more diverse side options, improved voiceovers, and a more developed backstory to elevate the narrative experience. Overall, there is a strong desire for a richer storytelling approach in future titles.

    • “The story is incredibly engaging, with well-developed characters and unexpected twists that keep you on the edge of your seat.”
    • “The narrative is rich and immersive, drawing players into a world filled with depth and emotion.”
    • “The character backstories are thoughtfully crafted, adding layers to the overall plot and enhancing the player's connection to the story.”
    • “No amount of plot reward is worth the headache.”
    • “Making richer, better animations with more side options, proper voiceover (even if non-English), longer animation loops, and actually including a bit of a girl's backstory (visual novel style) could be a big improvement for this studio and this type of game.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally perceive the grinding aspect of the game as tedious, with puzzles feeling more laborious than engaging.

    • “I found the puzzles tedious rather than interesting.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
    • “It takes too long to level up, making the game feel like a chore.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the replayability of the game to be high, thanks to its diverse gameplay mechanics, multiple endings, and various character choices that encourage multiple playthroughs. Many reviewers appreciate the added content and updates that enhance the experience, making it worthwhile to revisit. However, some note that certain elements may feel repetitive after several runs.

    • “The game offers a multitude of choices that significantly alter the storyline, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
    • “With various character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back to this game time and again.”
    • “The dynamic world and random events ensure that no two playthroughs are ever the same, keeping the experience engaging.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
    • “After finishing the main storyline, I found no compelling reason to explore the game further.”
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Rolling in the Maze is a action game.

Rolling in the Maze is available on PC and Windows.

Rolling in the Maze was released on May 13, 2022.

Rolling in the Maze was developed by No.25.

Rolling in the Maze has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Rolling in the Maze is a single player game.

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