The Maze: Humanity

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"The Maze: Humanity" is a cooperative virtual reality game that challenges you and your friends to navigate through an ever-changing maze filled with dangerous enemies. Utilize a variety of guns and melee weapons to defeat enemies and collect coins for upgrades, all while immersed in a randomly generated, atmospheric world with shifting themes. This game is not for the faint of heart, with its eerie setting and jump scares around every corner.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

optimization1 negative mentions

The game features fun and chaotic gameplay with a variety of weapons, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
The developer is highly dedicated, actively listens to player feedback, and regularly updates the game, showing a commitment to improvement.
The combat mechanics, including both melee and ranged options, feel responsive and engaging, providing a satisfying experience overall.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and problems with the installation process, which can hinder the overall experience.
Gameplay can feel janky and unpolished, with issues such as poorly aligned hands, confusing mechanics, and a lack of depth in level design.
The game is currently short and may become repetitive quickly, especially when played solo, which detracts from its long-term replayability.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, with a variety of mechanics and weapons that allow for different play styles. While some players note issues with bugs and a potentially repetitive experience, many appreciate the game's intense atmosphere and the developers' ongoing improvements. Overall, the gameplay offers a solid foundation that keeps players interested, despite some early access jankiness.
- “Very intense gameplay.”
- “The weapons feel really realistic and the gameplay feels smooth.”
- “With its gripping gameplay, stunning visuals, and haunting atmosphere, it's a must-play for anyone looking for an adventure that will keep them on the edge of their seat from start to finish.”
- “- The main gameplay seems like it would get stale in no more than an hour of play.”
- “Nonetheless, I'm interested to see where this game ends up in 3 years, since it's obvious the devs have a strong hand for art, theming, and overall mechanics -- but it's way too janky and rushed.”
- “A decent gameplay loop, but the difficulty scales very quickly.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Overall, players report that the game is generally stable, with some minor bugs that add a humorous element to the experience, especially in co-op play. While there are concerns about enemy difficulty and balance, the game runs well and shows promise for future updates.
- “The game runs great and has huge potential, especially after the mass updates that have improved stability.”
- “I love how stable the game is now; it allows for a smoother experience while playing.”
- “Despite the ease of the game now, the stability has made it enjoyable to keep playing with friends.”
- “The gameplay was fun, sometimes a bit buggy, but that made it funny and in the end, for me, more enjoyable.”
- “Could be fun with friends due to the glitches and such.”
- “A little buggy but a ton of fun co-op with friends.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with comparisons to titles like BioShock, and is described as gripping, haunting, and immersive. Players appreciate the stunning visuals and the intense experience that keeps them engaged, making it a standout in the roguelike genre. The game's procedural generation and multiplayer options further enhance its replayability, contributing to a captivating overall ambiance.
- “I've played my fair share of VR games, but 'The Maze' stands out as one of the most atmospheric and enjoyable roguelikes I've experienced.”
- “With its gripping gameplay, stunning visuals, and haunting atmosphere, it's a must-play for anyone looking for an adventure that will keep them on the edge of their seat from start to finish.”
- “It's a fun game with great atmosphere, a lot of replayability with the procedurally generated levels, multiplayer rooms to play through with a friend or two, and a developer who updates constantly, listens to the opinions of the players, and really cares about the success of their game.”
- “The atmosphere is reminiscent of BioShock, but I died too quickly the first time I played.”
- “If I play your game without releasing my bowels, I'll sh*t myself. Just wait until you see the spiders.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The graphics of the game are noted for their inconsistency, often relying on common assets from Unity or Unreal stores. However, many players appreciate the stunning visuals and atmospheric design, which enhance the gripping gameplay and show signs of improvement based on player feedback. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the immersive experience, making it a compelling adventure.
- “With its gripping gameplay, stunning visuals, and haunting atmosphere, it's a must-play for anyone looking for an adventure that will keep them on the edge of their seat from start to finish.”
- “I just couldn't get enough of the visuals, and how each time I played, it felt like the dev was taking feedback and making the game just that much more appealing to make me want to play it.”
- “The visuals are inconsistent in style, often relying on common Unity/Unreal store assets.”
- “I just couldn't get enough of the visuals, and each time I played, it felt like the developers were taking feedback and improving the game to make me want to play it even more.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game offers significant replayability due to its procedurally generated levels and multiplayer options, despite being relatively short. Players appreciate the developer's commitment to ongoing updates and responsiveness to feedback, which enhances the overall experience and encourages repeated play.
- “The biggest negative to the game currently is that it is fairly short, but it offers quite a bit of replay value, and I am confident the developer will continue to add additional content and levels.”
- “It's a fun game with great atmosphere, a lot of replayability with the procedurally generated levels, multiplayer rooms to play through with a friend or two, and a developer who updates constantly, listens to the opinions of the players, and really cares about the success of their game.”
- “The biggest negative to the game currently is that it is fairly short, but it offers quite a bit of replay value, and I am confident the developers will continue to add additional content and levels.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is appreciated for its intriguing sci-fi elements and the narrative that explains its existence, leaving players eager for more developments in the future.
- “It has a story to explain its existence, which is nice.”
- “This game gives me strong sci-fi vibes in the world and story it has created.”
- “Hope to see more story soon!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization has been criticized, with players reporting noticeable stuttering during gameplay, even on systems that meet the minimum requirements. While it remains playable, the overall performance is considered questionable.
- “Performance-wise, it's questionable; although it's playable, there's noticeable stuttering even on a system meeting the minimum requirements.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the humor in the game to be enhanced by its occasional bugs, which contribute to an overall enjoyable and entertaining experience.
- “The gameplay was fun; sometimes a bit buggy, but that made it funny and ultimately more enjoyable for me.”
- “The humor in the dialogue had me laughing out loud, making even the toughest challenges feel lighthearted.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with hilarious character interactions that keep the mood upbeat.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is somewhat overshadowed by the need for improvements in combat mechanics, suggesting that players may feel less engaged or connected to the narrative and characters as a result.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the game's variety of weapons and upgrades, which provide ample opportunities for grinding and enhance the overall experience in this maze-running game.
- “Overall, this is a nice maze-running game with a good amount of weapons to use and upgrades that keep you grinding.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the other aspects.”
- “I found the grinding mechanics to be repetitive and unengaging, which detracted from the overall experience.”