The Labyrinth (2021)

Sincerely enjoyed this game and got to smack a bean around with money 10/10 would smack again >:3

The Labyrinth is a first person horror game built around the idea of trying to escape a maze that does not stay the same for very long. I like the basic setup because I am not just walking through a dark place looking for a key. I have to explore the maze, activate altars and find the exit while something is hunting me. The game can be played alone or with up to six people, and I can also play through local or online co op. Since it only entered Early Access recently, I am judging what is actually available now rather than what it might become later. The flashlight mechanic is probably my favourite part. The creatures hide in the darkness, so I need the light to see what is around me, but using it also makes me easier to find. Noise matters as well, which means running around or talking too much can become a problem when something is nearby. I like that because it gives the maze a simple risk and reward system. I cannot just keep my flashlight on and sprint through everything without thinking. Sometimes staying quiet and moving carefully feels like the safer option. I also like the way the maze can change while I am inside it. Corridors can close behind me, meaning I cannot alway…

"The Labyrinth" is basically a ripoff of Hack/Rogue but made with Adobe Flash (don't laugh, seriously this guy tried charging money for an Adobe Flash text game) that eschews the Ascii art in Hack for some pixelcrap and text. It's quite remarkable anyone would consider publishing something this bad in 2021, for money. That's right, this guy decided to compete, for profit, against Far Cry 6 and Hitman 3, in 2021, with text and pixelcrap. Jesus wept, that's hilarious. Anyway this was a terrible failure on Steam Direct. Let's break it down. Let's talk about the visuals. There are none. This is text only. In 1977, Zork launched as a text adventure because there was no other technology available. We have had 3D graphics accelerators in every gaming PC since the mid-1990s. There is no excuse in 2026 for a "game" that presents the player with nothing but text menus and written descriptions. This isn't a game, it's a novel without the quality writing, dressed up as one. PC gamers deserve better than a Notepad file with a launch icon. The developer chose not to do the job of a real game developer and create meaningful bespoke levels, narrative based gameplay progression and so…

I definitely didn't even get partially invested in the experience. The UI feels horribly out-dated and the act of completing your first turn in combat is a near exercise in futility.

if you like a text based dungeon crawler this is it for you

Игра «The Labyrinth» — увлекательная головоломка с атмосферой таинственности. Погружение в многомерный лабиринт с нестандартной физикой и логическими загадками заставляет мыслить нестандартно. Уникальные механики, такие как управление временем и изменение гравитации, добавляют глубины геймплею. Графика минималистична, но эффектно подчеркивает напряженность. Несколько часов увлекательного решения задач, но отсутствие сюжета и повторяющиеся уровни могут наскучить. Для любителей интеллектуальных вызовов — отличный выбор.