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 4
This game was hilarious and fun. I highly recommend it. Make sure to read all the notes and objects you pick up for a LOT of laughs. I'm sorry Ted.
Steam User 2
What is this stupid thing? This place is one big joke. Well, Vladdy is not laughing.
The trailer sold me the game at first glance, but after playing, I have mixed feelings about it.
The setting is unique and the characters delightful, I particularly appreciated the actors' performance, cutscene animations, and references. It’s also unusual for me to find the notes engaging, but they succeeded in doing so.
Unfortunately, gameplay wise it is really dull and at times confusing. And I get it, this is the first narrative-based game from the studio, low budget and it even fits the story, but still I wish they did better. If you decide to play, don't hesitate to google if you stuck, these "puzzles" don't worth your time.
In short, while I might not suggest playing it yourself, I definitely think it’s worth purchasing to support the talent behind it. To save your time, you can enjoy the walkthrough movie on YouTube. I wish the developers all the best with Robots at Midnight, looking forward to playing it.
Steam User 3
This game just gets better every time I play it. Maize is genuinely one of my favorite games of all time!!!! PLEASE PLAY THIS GAME, I want to talk about it with others.
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 4
I don't know how I can recommend this game to people I know because describing it as a game where your sidekick is a Russian bear and there is sentient corn sounds like I just took way too many drugs. But god damn is this game a fun one. I still need to go in and find all the notes to read but they add even more fun to it.
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 2
An amusing little first person adventure game with some dry humor that mostly hits the mark in the environmental reading and descriptions of items in your inventory. Never got stuck or overly caught up in any singular section or puzzle as item descriptions change to give hints when they can be used to solve a given puzzle if you pay attention and also temporary blocking off of exits in a set of rooms till you complete them.