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The Maze of Sam's itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Audio | #900 | 3.609 | 3.609 |
| Creativity | #2280 | 3.739 | 3.739 |
| Artwork | #2806 | 3.478 | 3.478 |
| Narrative | #3505 | 2.652 | 2.652 |
| Enjoyment | #4859 | 2.870 | 2.870 |
Ranked from 23 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
How does your game fit the theme?
The game implements the theme by making the maze shift over time. Players must navigate changing paths and reach the exit before the timer runs out.
(Optional) Please credit all assets you've used
https://screamingbrainstudios.itch.io/horror-texture-pack
https://blendervoyage.itch.io/psx-style-modular-low-poly-dungeon
https://freesound.org/people/alanmcki/sounds/401324/
https://freesound.org/people/AudioPapkin/sounds/755054/
https://freesound.org/people/humanoide9000/sounds/329028/
https://freesound.org/people/lazr2012/sounds/170134/
https://freesound.org/people/DUMB_coder/sounds/853667/
https://discordier.github.io/sam/
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I loved the vibes and atmosphere of the game! Was genuinely scary though, only a little bit! I too ended up drawing on the walls and first but the mechanic of drawing is real fun!
Feel free to check mine!
Really cool concept and its just dripping with atmosphere with the way you render graphics and the creepy voice! It took me too long to realize I should draw on the floor lol and not the walls
This game by somehow reminds me of a nightmare I had before, with those voices and maze shifting. the sound of the goal also got me to fool around in the wrong direction. Really fun to play that :)
Great game! I love the creepy atmosphere, and the eerie voice adds to it. Being able to draw is a neat addition for those who can struggle with navigation.
Now this was very unnerving! The idea is very unique and clever like everyone is mentioning, both with the countdown that shifts the maze and the drawing to locate. I have a feeling those are ideas that Mark would love if he gets to play it!
But what stuck out to me the most was honestly the atmosphere! The graphics, lightning and audio made me feel very unnerved and uncomftorable, in the way a horror game would. Which made me feel like this would be a fantastic premise for a horror game! Throw in a Minotaur chasing you or something and you got gold! Scary gold!
But really well done! :)
I realized too late I should have used more chalk, gg!
Well done, it is actually really easy to get lost, drawing feels like a nice addition. Would be could if you could draw at a little bit longer distance though.
Frankly I hate labyrinths, but the drawing concept made it really interesting for me. I like the idea of changing the maze, it's a very creative execution!
Cool idea! I think you should try to develop this further after the event :D
That was a really cool one, i like it, the atmosphere is really cool and with the music behind, took me some time to understand i had to draw my path but overall good job !
hey i'm not sure if this is intentional, but my camera snapped away every step i took in the game. But I understood your concept, and the sound goes hard, and the countdown sounds very original and cool. Great vibe i just wish i could play it more, as it was a little unplayable for me. Maybe a browser issue (Chrome)?
Huh, sorry for trouble. I dont know what casued it.
You are the first with this problem. Thank you for letting me know.
Maybe other browser would fix that? There is also version to download.
Very interesting game! I really enjoyed the art and atmosphere, as well as the voice behind the countdown. At first, I wasn't sure what the purpose of drawing was. I was drawing the crystals whenever I found them, haha, but once I understood, the drawings became really helpful for navigation. Congrats on the submission!
Thank you for the feedback! I really appreciate it.
I definitely feel that I could introduce the drawing mechanic better and show faster why it is useful.
This is quite an interesting concept, enjoyed playing it. Great work!
Very cool idea for a game! I really liked being able to draw your own path. Nice work!
I really like the idea of drawing the path on the maze to not get lost, but I had to stare too much at the floor to draw the path properly
Yeah, I can definitely see how that could be an issue. I noticed the same thing when watching friends and family play, but I wasn't really sure how to solve it with limited time.
Thanks a lot for the feedback!
This maze had me stressed, but I was very interested in what happens next! I didn't understand the drawing mechanic at first, and just drew on the crystals, but then went: "OH ITS SO I DON'T LOSE MY ORIGINAL SPOT! BRILLANT". The sound design of the game was fantastic, I really liked the countdown voice! Cool game!
Thank you! I really appreciate that.
I was especially proud of the sound design, so I'm really happy to hear you liked it!