Vapormaze
- June 9, 2021
- Felipe Rodrigues
"Vapormaze" is a roguelite first-person shooter set in a vaporwave-inspired maze. As you navigate the maze, you'll encounter dangerous robots and obstacles while uncovering truths to escape. Permadeath is a factor, but some progression is saved between runs. Physics-based gameplay, including weighty bullets and enemy interactions, add depth to the experience. In-game knowledge from Helios and the ability to buy upgrades with collected diamonds offer additional challenges.
Reviews
- The game features an outstanding aesthetic and colorful visuals that are enjoyable to experience.
- The soundtrack is amazing and enhances the overall vibe of the game.
- The maze changes with each playthrough, providing fun replay value.
- The game lacks a tutorial or any in-game explanations, making it difficult to understand the mechanics.
- Jumping and movement controls are challenging, making platforming segments frustrating.
- There are numerous bugs and issues with item interactions, such as pickups not registering properly.
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its amazing and stellar soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience and allows for easy immersion. Players appreciate the option to add their own media, and the combination of chill and intense tracks complements the game's fun movement and physics mechanics.
“Amazing soundtrack”
“The ability to add your own media (mp3, etc.) as a music choice”
“Simultaneously chill as hell and hard as balls, beautiful with a killer soundtrack, and fun movement and physics mechanics.”
“The ability to add your own media (mp3, etc.) as a music choice.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's graphics and aesthetic are praised for their interesting style, though some users note significant flaws that detract from the overall experience. It is recommended for those who appreciate the visual design and are willing to overlook its unfinished aspects.
“Graphics and style look great.”
“I recommend it if you like the aesthetic and are okay with a work in progress.”
“The game certainly has an interesting aesthetic.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the game visually unappealing.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall immersion.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its satisfying blend of relaxation and challenge, featuring beautiful visuals, an impressive soundtrack, and enjoyable movement and physics mechanics.
“Simultaneously chill as hell and hard as nails, beautiful with a killer soundtrack, and fun movement and physics mechanics.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the high replayability of the game due to the ever-changing maze, which keeps each playthrough fresh and engaging.
“+maze changes every playthrough, making for fun replay value.”
“The game offers multiple endings and choices that encourage you to replay it.”
“Each run feels fresh due to the randomized elements and different character builds.”