MAIZE
Maize is a first-person adventure game about what happens when two scientists misinterpret a memo from the U.S. Government and create sentient corn. And that last sentence is pretty much the least ridiculous thing about the game. Explore an abandoned farm and a not-so-abandoned underground research facility as you uncover the mysteries around Maize, and possibly learn a bit about yourself along the way. Or maybe not. Immerse yourself and explore Maize’s fully-realized environment, featuring a cornucopia of areas to explore (see what we did there?). Solve environmental puzzles that get more and more absurd the further you delve into the adventure. Uncover the secrets of Maize’s world, as you try and figure out what it is the corn really want, aside from a very good nap. Meet some friends and enemies along the way, which include a very small grumpy Russian robot bear and an unhinged corn stalk who’s a bit of a jerk.
Game Discussion
Steam User 3
It's been years since I played this game and I still think about it. Which is why I felt like I needed to come back and write something here. It's a really solid first person puzzle game. It oozes with the kind of charm we see far far too infrequently, even in this genre. Too few people know about Maize and I'm not sure why that is.
Steam User 3
Really liked the game.
Like: perfect length for someone with a full time job like me, funny and entertaining enough to complete the game!
Dislike: pressing Q does nothing (play the game, you'll get it)
Steam User 6
You know what? This game is so cooky, and goofy and honestly it's a joy. It's actually a really funny game, the comments are cooky and the comedy is really there, I really recommend it as a good comedy movie.
Steam User 2
A fantastic short little puzzle game with a rich and funny story about sentient corn. Nothing too special or hard and if you enjoy little puzzle games this is a good recommendation.
Steam User 3
Maize is the corniest game I've ever played...in the best way possible! This game is a hilarious ride from start to finish. The puzzles are challenging but never frustrating, and the quirky characters and absurd humour kept me laughing the whole way through. If you're looking for a fun and light-hearted adventure, Maize is definitely worth a play. It is pretty short (~3 hours) so I can understand people being a little put off by the price honestly. I would have liked to have seen them put in the steam achievements (i understand there is achievements on console) for that extra serotonin boost.
Steam User 0
Maize is short and sweet but has some fun puzzles and great laughs - absolutely worth picking up and playing through.
Steam User 3
It's a short game, and there's some pacing issues for sure alongside some choices I maybe don't agree with direction wise. But damn, they don't make games like this anymore. Glad it exists, and happy to have played it, if only for the guitar solo in the credits.