The Maze: Humanity
- December 8, 2022
- InitiativeVR
"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.
Reviews
- The game features fun and chaotic gameplay with a variety of melee and ranged weapons, making combat feel responsive and engaging.
- The developer is highly dedicated, actively listens to player feedback, and regularly updates the game, showing a commitment to improving the overall experience.
- The procedurally generated levels and multiplayer options provide significant replayability, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
- The game suffers from various bugs, including issues with installation and performance, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Some players find the game difficult to navigate and unpolished, with janky mechanics that can make it frustrating to play.
- The game is still in early access and may feel incomplete, with some players suggesting it needs more content and refinement before it reaches its full potential.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and intense, featuring realistic weapon mechanics and smooth controls, though some users noted occasional bugs that added a humorous element. While the reload mechanics and ammo management received mixed feedback, the overall experience is engaging, with a gripping atmosphere and a challenging difficulty curve that keeps players on their toes.
“Very intense gameplay.”
“Great mechanics!”
“The weapons feel really realistic and the gameplay feels smooth.”
“The gameplay was fun, sometimes a bit buggy, but that made it funny and in the end, for me, more enjoyable.”
“A decent gameplay loop, but the difficulty scales very quickly.”
“Of course, early access bugs will happen, but they don't really disturb gameplay so far.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with comparisons to titles like BioShock and a strong emphasis on its haunting visuals and immersive gameplay. Players find it both gripping and enjoyable, noting that it effectively creates a tense environment that keeps them engaged and on edge. The game's procedural generation and multiplayer options further enhance its replayability, contributing to a rich overall experience.
“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 end up so scared I'll sh*t myself, especially when I see the spiders.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
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 developers were taking feedback and making the game even better, making me want to play it more.”
“The visuals are inconsistent in style, often resembling 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 to improve the game.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its procedurally generated levels and multiplayer options, despite being relatively short. Players appreciate the engaging atmosphere and the developer's commitment to ongoing updates and content additions, enhancing the overall experience.
“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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game runs well with occasional bugs that add a humorous element to the experience. While some players find the gameplay too easy after updates, they appreciate the game's stability and potential for improvement.
“The game runs great and has huge potential, especially after the mass updates.”
“I love how stable the gameplay is now; it allows for a smoother experience.”
“Despite the ease of the game now, the stability has made it enjoyable to replay.”
“The gameplay was fun, but it was often plagued by bugs that detracted from the overall experience.”
“I encountered frequent crashes that made it difficult to enjoy the game.”
“The game is riddled with stability issues, causing frustrating interruptions during play.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be enhanced by its occasional bugs, which contribute to a more enjoyable and entertaining experience overall.
“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 kept me entertained throughout.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for additional story content, indicating that they are eager for further developments in the narrative.
“The story is incredibly engaging and keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
“I was captivated by the depth of the characters and the twists in the plot.”
“The narrative is beautifully crafted, making every moment feel meaningful.”