Topic: When is a maze too complicated?

[KaZudra]

play testing.

Game devs: LOL, nobody does that anymore! we just release it and patch it later!

[Donvermicelli]

Game devs: LOL, nobody does that anymore! we just release it and patch it later!

xD, yeah but I test a lot else I would have released some sort of beta ages ago.

[Kusanagi]

I didnt find LoS's confusing at all. It was only confusing in the way its supposed to be. everything looks the same. "have I been here before..?"

That sounds like Curse of Darkness in a nutshell, hahaha. Even with the map I managed to get lost, only because every part of a certain section looked exactly the same.

Though getting lost isn't so much the problem than the camera getting in the way sometimes.

So if the maze would have landmarks in it so you can recognize certain points the size wouldn't matter?

I'd say so. For as long as there's a distinguishing feature about an area you're looking through (maze or otherwise) it helps negate getting lost.

[Bloodreign]

Castlevania mazes have never been too difficult, not like Revenge of Shinobi or Namco's arcade game Mirai Ninja, those feature some of the most mind bobbling confusing better access an FAQ mazes I've ever faced.

[Opium]

When is a maze too complicated?  The moment it isn't fun, I suppose - which is different for everyone.

[Mobius]

I would agree with any construct that shifts on you, be it on its own or through the use of switches and levers, starting to make things more complicated than necessary in a maze. Of course, finding the fossilized bones of the minotaur at a dead end somewhere is also a pretty clear sign you're in one helluva labyrinth.

[crisis]

MOBIUS!!!! Welcome back!! *hugs*

[Donvermicelli]

I think I'll try making a segmented maze that unlocks bit by bit to prevent players from getting too lost.

[Dark Nemesis]

I think I'll try making a segmented maze that unlocks bit by bit to prevent players from getting too lost.

Out of curiosity, what kind of project are you making?