Maze

This game is very stressfull but every Level you finish feels like a blessinf especially in the end when the levels are harder, So this is a perfect game for everyonewho likes speedrunning and mazes

I went into Maze expecting a pretty simple little arcade challenge, and that is basically what I got. It is a short game built around moving through a series of rooms while trying to reach the end without getting caught by lasers. It does not waste much time with story or complicated systems, so the focus is almost entirely on movement, timing and figuring out how each room works. I actually liked how quickly it gets going because there is very little getting in the way of the main idea. The maze sections are the best part for me. A lot of the challenge comes from watching the laser patterns and working out when it is safe to move. Some rooms require more careful timing while others test how quickly I can react. I liked that the challenges are fairly small because it gives each section a clear goal without making me feel like I am stuck in the same puzzle for ages. There is a nice feeling when I finally make it through a room that had been catching me out. The movement also gives the game a bit more energy than I expected. This is not really a slow puzzle game where I can casually wander around forever. There are moments where I need to move quickly and commit to a route before the hazards catch me. That makes the later sections more enjoyable because I am paying attention to patterns rather than simply looking for the exit. I also liked the presentation. The colourful style is simple but fits the game well, and the music gives the whole thing a surprisingly energetic arcade feeling. It reminded me a little of the sort of compact games I would play for a quick challenge rather than something I would sit down with for an entire evening. The controller support is another nice touch, especially since the movement feels better suited to that kind of play. The biggest problem is definitely the length. Maze is around half an hour for a normal playthrough, so there is not a huge amount of content here. Once I understood what the game was doing, I could see pretty quickly where the experience was heading. I would have liked more rooms, more complicated hazards and maybe some extra challenge modes to give me a reason to keep coming back. That said, I think the short length works better than it would in a larger game because Maze never really gets the chance to become boring. It has a very focused idea and sticks to it. I can play through it, test myself against the harder sections and then move on without feeling like I have spent hours doing the same thing. For a small free game, that is a pretty fair trade. Overall, I enjoyed Maze for what it is. It is simple, quick and surprisingly engaging when the laser patterns start getting harder. I would have liked more content and a little more variety, but the core challenge is fun and the game does a good job of keeping things moving. It is an easy recommendation if I want a short arcade style puzzle game that I can finish in one sitting. Rating: 7.4/10