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RetroMaze Lite Editor's Review

Retro Maze (lite) is a free trial version of the game retro maze, and is available for android. Although it is a trial game, it does stand up as a stand alone game, so it will be reviewed as such. It is a fairly unique concept for a game, as it is a top down (birds eye view) shooter which is drawn entirely through ASCII, which definitely makes it a pioneer in the android market, because of ASCII's rise to prominence happening largely in the early days of DOS, due to space and graphical limitations, and which died years ago.

This gives retro maze lite (retro maze) the award for being one of the most unique android games you can download, because the art style is a throwback to some of the earliest days of gaming, but applies to to a relatively recent concept of the shooter, which creates a decent contrast of the two styles, meaning whether you are a fan of retro or modern gaming, you should see a little that you like in each game.

One of the big problems, however is the control scheme of the game. Instead of using a transparent joystick control that is common amongst games, it uses a directional arrow pad which is all on the same line, meaning instead of having intuitive controls, you must try and look at the controls as you attempt to use them, which creates awkward gameplay. As well as directional controls, there is five options for aggression, shooting (the S button) Shooting explosive bullets (the X button), disguising as a wall, placing a wall and placing a mine.

This awful control scheme, combined with an awful enemy AI makes the game fairly unplayable in my opinion, as the enemy will not even go towards you most of the time, forcing you to traverse a great deal of the maze to try and shoot the enemy, which will then be incredibly hard as you try to work out how to effectively move and shoot before dying.

Overall, Retro maze is a great little game if you'd like to play a modern version of an ASCII game, or are a minimalist as far as graphics go as the gameplay is really unique as far as mobile game go. If you enjoy games that throwback to a simpler time from gaming, this game is great for you. If you enjoy solid controls and amazing visuals, probably not worth a download.
3/5



RetroMaze Lite Publisher's Description

RetroMaze Lite is an Android multiplayer shoot-em-up. Play against the cunning AI in single player mode, and then take on family and friends in the multiplayer mode. Drop mines, place walls and collect power ups to outsmart the opponent. RetroMaze will automatically find other players over a local WiFi or Bluetooth network.

When RetroMaze first starts it will shout on the network 'I want to join a game'. If another RetroMaze game is within earshot, then it will respond with 'come join my game'. Local multiplayer games offer a level of player interaction that is not possible over a distant Internet connection. Fast reflexes and the physical presence of other players add a new level of excitement. Up to 8 players can spontaneously join a match.

In true retro style maze objects such as players, teleports, power-ups and bullets are all rendered in glorious text. Power-ups give added abilities including invisibility, temporary immunity to explosions and bullets, and 'walk-thru' maze walls. The player can blend into the maze background and take any unsuspecting opponent by surprise.

RetroMaze also offers random elements of surprise. The 'big bomb' can change the tactical situation in an instant. To survive the bomb, players must occupy a teleport. When there are less teleports than players or more than one player heads for the same teleport, the game becomes a musical chairs scramble for survival.

The Lite version of RetroMaze is limited to 2 mazes and 10 minute matches. The full version offers unlimited play and over 30 different mazes, each with a unique strategy and game play.

Free download from Shareware Connection - RetroMaze is a multiplayer shoot-em-up for Android devices. Pitch yourself against the ai in single player mode, then take on your friends in multiplayer mayhem. RetroMaze will automatically find other players over a local WiFi or Bluetooth network.

Publisher: NetPlay Software | License: Freeware | Price: 0.00
Version: 1.06 | Size: 74 KB | Platform: Android
Released Date: 01-07-2011 | Rating: 5 | Title: RetroMaze Lite

Author Url: http://www.instantdemo.com
Program Info Url: http://www.retro-maze.com/retromaze-lite.html
Download Url: http://www.retro-maze.com/RetroMazeLite.zip
Screenshot Url: http://www.retro-maze.com/images/retro-maze.png

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