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Overall rating

5 / 5

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LOVED THIS GAME!!

PostedAugust 11, 2020

bwake47

fromTampa, FL

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Maze: Sinister Play Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I really enjoyed playing this game. I like eerie, spooky games and this was right up my alley. I have gotten so tired of the fantasy games, and games with amulets and special "talents". This games goes into 3 separate stories, yes imaginative stories, but with only using your wits to defeat the evil. Reminds me of the games I loved when I started playing HOPA games. Lots of mini puzzles, but not ...Show more

I really enjoyed playing this game. I like eerie, spooky games and this was right up my alley. I have gotten so tired of the fantasy games, and games with amulets and special "talents". This games goes into 3 separate stories, yes imaginative stories, but with only using your wits to defeat the evil. Reminds me of the games I loved when I started playing HOPA games. Lots of mini puzzles, but not all hard and don't take away from the story or game. Definitely a well developed game, IMO. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Brilliant

PostedSeptember 28, 2022

gingyLauren

fromNewcastle, UK

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I like games like mystery case files etc but started getting bored of them so I was looking for something a little different when I stumbled on the maze series and I'm so glad I did, I absolutely love this game, the way it makes you think about what to do next, the way the storylines change etc and that its a bit dark and creepy also gets a thumbs up from me, i cant wait to play the others in the ...Show more

I like games like mystery case files etc but started getting bored of them so I was looking for something a little different when I stumbled on the maze series and I'm so glad I did, I absolutely love this game, the way it makes you think about what to do next, the way the storylines change etc and that its a bit dark and creepy also gets a thumbs up from me, i cant wait to play the others in the series Show less

I recommend this game!

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Trapped In A Scary Story!

PostedJuly 5, 2023

JulzCat

fromCharlotte, NC

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

You and a couple of your friends are trapped in one another's scary story! See how all 3 tales unfold and who will survive!

Having played the entire Maze series, I knew what to expect and was not disappointed! I enjoyed the puzzles, the hidden object scenes, and the 3 separate stories and characters. The ending was a bit dark, but this is what we've come to expect (and enjoy) from these games. ...Show more

You and a couple of your friends are trapped in one another's scary story! See how all 3 tales unfold and who will survive!

Having played the entire Maze series, I knew what to expect and was not disappointed! I enjoyed the puzzles, the hidden object scenes, and the 3 separate stories and characters. The ending was a bit dark, but this is what we've come to expect (and enjoy) from these games. It's been 3 years now and I would love to see the next chapter in the Maze series! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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MHG HAS RETURNED TO THEIR FORMER GLORY! (BUT I DID ENJOY THE CE VERSION MORE)

PostedJuly 31, 2020

pennmom36

fromYES BIG FISH, WE DO LOVE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS..give MGH free reign so they can create more masterpieces!

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Completed Game approximately 6.0 Hours
(including completion of all puzzles & Bonus Chapter
21 Scene Locations +7 CE Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate

Maze: Subject 360 was a game that broke all the rules, it was dark, it was suspenseful, and it was definitely creepy. It busted the doors wide open for this up-and-coming developer because they were the only ones with the ...Show more

Completed Game approximately 6.0 Hours
(including completion of all puzzles & Bonus Chapter
21 Scene Locations +7 CE Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate

Maze: Subject 360 was a game that broke all the rules, it was dark, it was suspenseful, and it was definitely creepy. It busted the doors wide open for this up-and-coming developer because they were the only ones with the guts to break the mold, the only ones willing to experiment with our psyche by trapping us in a dark cell with no recollection of how we got there. They pushed the envelope even further with the voice of a creepy child taunting us, belittling us, haunting us, hunting us! Was she real, or have we gone completely mad? Maze: Subject 360 gave us a taste for something new, gameplay features we HOPA players had never experienced before and we knew right then and there that MHG was no ordinary developer. They were able to make a connection between the character and the player, they were willing to take chances, they wanted to make a name for themselves, they wanted to be the number one developer!

But then, as time went by they lost their way, and Mad Head Games became just another developer. Perhaps it's because they were forced to push out games too quickly, perhaps, as BF went through management changes, they placed restrictions that dampened their creative spark. Perhaps they just got bored? Whatever the reason was, it was clear that MHG had become just like all the other developers' games with all those familiar cliche tasks and features that have become second nature, the same old story, the same click here, do this, do that, been there done that kind of game.

Welcome Back Home old friend! The spark has finally been reignited folks, and once again Mad Head Games has been reborn! It is games of this caliber that other developers should strive to achieve! Now I'm not saying this game is as epic as Subject 360, they fell a little short at pushing the envelope when they were SO CLOSE, but I suspect they wanted to dip their toes to see just how far they could go with it, I suspect they had to prove to BF that this IS what we want. I think the CE average ratings prove that it is! Subject 360 had a 4.6 average rating and Sinister Play received 4.1 while the previous games in between barely received a 3-star average rating.

Morphing Objects/Collectibles (CE version only)
Each of the 28 Scenes, throughout the Main Game and Bonus Chapter, has a Morphing Object and Collectible Gemini Sign. The collectibles are rather large but the morphs are very challenging to spot! There is also a Morphing Object in all of the Hidden Object Scenes, (19) some are fairly obvious, some not so much. Any missed Hidden Object Scene Morphs can be picked up by playing replaying the HO's in the extra's menu, which also allows you to better your star or accuracy score.

Hidden Object Scenes:
There are 19 Hidden Object Scenes, +4 HOP's in the CE Bonus Chapter. This is the one area that MHG's shined, the HO scenes were colorful and located in interesting locations. I found some of the objects to be challenging to spot because objects weren't blatantly obvious, they did a wonderful job blending items into the scenery. There are a lot of different variations such as Silhouetted Shape Finds, Matching Pairs Finds, Interactive & Listed Item Finds, Symbol Finds (MHG loves their symbols!) Swatches Finds, Multiples Finds and Find & Replace as well. Each of the Main HO Scenes has a Morphing Object that can be picked up within the CE Extra's menus as well.

Mini-Games:
There are 28 Mini-Games +7 in the CE Bonus Chapter. I really enjoyed them because there were a lot of mechanical type puzzles which are my favorite type, and almost all of the puzzles were available in an Easy or Hard difficult mode. In this CE version, there is an Ultimate Jigsaw Puzzle available where you can complete 3 Jigsaw puzzles as well after completing the game.

Bonus Chapter: (CE version only)
They're back! It's time to battle those evil twins again, bwahahaha, everyone loves creepy kids, right? This is an average-length chapter taking place over 7 additional scene locations with 4 Hidden Object Scenes and 7 Mini-Games. There are 4 Hidden Object Scene Morphs, 7 Scene Morphing Objects, and 7 Collectible Gemini's. After completing the CE Bonus Chapter, you can access the Ultimate Jigsaws and access the Character Pictures.

Collector's Edition Extra's:
12 Wallpapers, 4 Concept Art Pictures, Character Pictures, 10 Music Soundtracks, 11 Achievements (6 available in 3 categories) 19 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 28 Collectible Gemini Signs, 28 Scene Morphing Objects, 19 HOP Morphing Objects, an Ultimate Jigsaw Puzzle, 4 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter and a Built-In Strategy Guide.

MAZE SERIES LIST
Title***Standard Edition Release Date***Average Rating

1-Subject 360 (August 30-2015) 4.5
2-The Broken Tower (November 6-2016) 4.6
3-Nightmare Realm (September 10-2017) 3.6
4-Stolen Minds (July 22-2018) 4.2
5-Sinister Play (July 31-2020) n/a

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I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Good Game with Appreciated Features

PostedJuly 31, 2020

Willieshan

fromMaine, USA

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Other players usually give in-depth, step by step reviews, so I'm just going to tell you two features this game offers that I love...1) In hidden object scenes where you need to pick up one item to use on a second item, the cursor does NOT change into a hand when hovering over the first item so you actually have to find the item and know to pick it up yourself, whereas most other HOG's baby step ...Show more

Other players usually give in-depth, step by step reviews, so I'm just going to tell you two features this game offers that I love...1) In hidden object scenes where you need to pick up one item to use on a second item, the cursor does NOT change into a hand when hovering over the first item so you actually have to find the item and know to pick it up yourself, whereas most other HOG's baby step one through this process. The other most appreciated aspect of this game is that when acquiring an item, the game states what the object is as it lands in your inventory. I find it annoying in most games that I have to stop and highlight the object I've just found to see what it is!

The graphics are appropriate for the storyline, which is interesting. Overall a good game! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Refreshing, better than expected!

PostedMay 14, 2021

viKiy

fromSingapore

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

So I've played 3 other Maze games previously (was totally blown away by Subject 360 btw), but was initially hesitant to try Sinister Play due to its rating (currently at 3.2). But boy was I glad that I gave it a shot!

The premise of surviving 3 horror tales that were told seems more like a horror movie anthology and is quite unexpected as a game, and certainly refreshing for me. Plenty of ...Show more

So I've played 3 other Maze games previously (was totally blown away by Subject 360 btw), but was initially hesitant to try Sinister Play due to its rating (currently at 3.2). But boy was I glad that I gave it a shot!

The premise of surviving 3 horror tales that were told seems more like a horror movie anthology and is quite unexpected as a game, and certainly refreshing for me. Plenty of monsters around to keep me company -- there's nothing quite like having a ghost screeching in your face to motivate you while you're trying to solve a puzzle.

I find the gameplay involving the glasses very unique as well, I literally gasped when I first donned on the glasses (I won't say anymore than that :P )

My only gripe is that the game seems rather short, how I wish the 2nd & 3rd stories last as long as the first!

All in all, a very enjoyable game! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

12 of 17 found this review helpful

Okay game

PostedJuly 31, 2020

cyndrap

fromMississippi

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This is better than some of the other Maze games but no buy for me. I found it clunky and way to overboard on the story. The visuals are good and the story is interesting but the game play is just not for me.

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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EXCELLENT VISUALS

PostedAugust 10, 2020

deddu

fromCalifornia USA

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I thought the game had excellent visuals but there is a great deal of back and forth with the glasses on and off that breaks up the play of the game. You collect a lot of inventory that you don't use until much later which again slows down the game play. I didn't find too scary.

I recommend this game!

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3 / 5

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Maybe I should've finished the demo, but...

PostedAugust 15, 2020

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fromTexas

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Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Storyline

4 / 5

I just wasn't having any fun. For me, it was unclear what to do next without a hint, and not only that, but the HOS were muddy-colored jumbles -- apropos to the story but difficult for my old eyes to see.
I did like the story line, and I do recommend you give this game a try.

I recommend this game!

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3 / 5

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Sad ending

PostedSeptember 2, 2020

bessiegirl

fromOcean Shores, WA

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Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

2 / 5

Such a sad ending....was really hoping it wouldn't turn out that way. Game play was good and challenging. Interesting take on the HOG's. The story can get confusing at times and I had to use the hint quite often.

For some reason the 2nd half of the story has not map, so you need to use the hint to move through it.

All in all, it was a good game to play, but sad, which is so different that ...Show more

Such a sad ending....was really hoping it wouldn't turn out that way. Game play was good and challenging. Interesting take on the HOG's. The story can get confusing at times and I had to use the hint quite often.

For some reason the 2nd half of the story has not map, so you need to use the hint to move through it.

All in all, it was a good game to play, but sad, which is so different that other games. First one I've ever played like that. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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