'Realmaze 3D' – Get Lost in Your iPhone
posted April 9th, 2009 3:41 AM EDT by arn in $0.99, Maze, Reviews, iPhone games, iPod touch games
Starscene Software has released their previously announced Realmaze 3D [App Store] game tonight.
The $0.99 game throws you into a randomly generated three dimensional maze (with ladders) and your job is simply to get out as quickly as possible. You are optionally allowed to use a compass and breadcrumbs to mark your way, but these speed up the timer. Your best times required to escape each maze is kept in a high score table.
The developer describes the game as having "fantastic lighting effects, beautiful graphics, and a sublime soundscape combine to create a mysterious atmosphere". And it's true. The atmosphere of the game adds a lot to the overall experience.
The game allows you to pick from 5 different sizes of maps from "Tiny" to "Insane". "Tiny" and "Small" are relatively easy but once you try "Normal", a distinct sense of claustrophobia sets in as you unsuccessfully attempt to navigate the maze.
This gameplay video is me trying to make my way out of a "Normal" maze.
[ Full HD version | Low Bandwidth version ]
At its core, the game is quite simple: it's just a maze game. And if you think that's a boring prospect, you probably shouldn't get this game. That said, Realmaze 3D is surprisingly well implemented and for only $0.99 delivers a great version of a simple concept.
App Store Link: Realmaze 3D, $0.99
Or you could get this one: http://amazing.spacerage.co.uk/
Also very good graphics and is full 3D too. Also have the extra gameplay of having to collect gems before you can get out of the maze (customizable)
no offense, but aMAZEing's controls are just horrible. not a bad game, but a nightmare to fluidly play.
*sigh* if only the makers of both The Quest and Realmaze 3D would join hands. That would make for a gripping RPG for the iPhone, both graphically and gameplay wise.
i will have my wife play this to practice her sense of orientation *chuckle*
Love to see this team work on an iPhone game…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb3FvY-Kns4
Mazes Of Fate DS.