Maze: Nightmare Realm > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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5 / 5

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If you never buy another game, buy this one!

PostedSeptember 10, 2017

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Maze: Subject 360

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I have Maze-Subject 360 and Maze-The Broken Tower, great games both, but this newest addition to the series blew me away!

The play-by-play has been, or will be well described by other reviewers, so I won’t duplicate that good work.

The graphics, music, background and effects sounds, as well as the voice-over narratives were outstanding. The voice-actors did a great job making the spoken ...Show more

I have Maze-Subject 360 and Maze-The Broken Tower, great games both, but this newest addition to the series blew me away!

The play-by-play has been, or will be well described by other reviewers, so I won’t duplicate that good work.

The graphics, music, background and effects sounds, as well as the voice-over narratives were outstanding. The voice-actors did a great job making the spoken dialog realistic and dramatic, without falling over the edge into melodrama. Taken all in all, these definitely add to the already great game experience.

The HO sequences and mini-games were no run-of-the-mill offerings. Mad Head has made the extra effort to give these enough of a difference to set them apart from almost every other game you’ve ever played. The challenges are sufficient to satisfy any player, but not so tough as to make you constantly reach for the hint or skip buttons.

I’m not going to give you my usual caveat —play the demo and decide for yourself— instead I’m going to do something I have never done for any of the many dozens of games I’ve reviewed and recommend that you just go ahead and buy this game! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Nightmare Realm

PostedSeptember 10, 2017

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Once you learn that your nephew is unable to wake up you rush to his side and enter his mind in the hopes of bringing him back. If you loved Maze: The Broken Tower and Maze: Subject 360, you will enjoy this one as well.

The graphics and cutscenes are excellent. I especially loved the ghostly apparitions and monsters. The scenery was the right amount of dreariness to set the stage for this ...Show more

Once you learn that your nephew is unable to wake up you rush to his side and enter his mind in the hopes of bringing him back. If you loved Maze: The Broken Tower and Maze: Subject 360, you will enjoy this one as well.

The graphics and cutscenes are excellent. I especially loved the ghostly apparitions and monsters. The scenery was the right amount of dreariness to set the stage for this spooky thriller. The HOs and mini games were well done and the storyline was consistent. There's a map and you can customize you're mode of play. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Loved it once again

PostedJanuary 1, 2018

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

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True Fear: Forsaken Souls Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

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5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This third edition to the Maze series was absolute gold once again!! I really enjoy the level of player interaction within this game. The choices you make may be the wrong ones, but it is so fun to see the outcomes based on what you choose. This function makes these games so unique. I was also happy to see the storyline focusing more on the paranormal, similar to that of the first game, Maze: ...Show more

This third edition to the Maze series was absolute gold once again!! I really enjoy the level of player interaction within this game. The choices you make may be the wrong ones, but it is so fun to see the outcomes based on what you choose. This function makes these games so unique. I was also happy to see the storyline focusing more on the paranormal, similar to that of the first game, Maze: Subject 360. Keep up the great work Mad Head Games! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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The Reviews Convinced Me to Buy the Game

PostedJune 24, 2018

LikeAGoodStory

fromFlorida

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This review is based upon completed play of the game.

If it had not read reviews, I would have passed on this game. As others said, the warning is a bit severe but beyond that, horror, psychological thriller, or nightmare are not generally my kind of game. This game is a welcome exception. I look forward to playing the other two games in the series.

Mad Head Games is a favorite developer of ...Show more

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If it had not read reviews, I would have passed on this game. As others said, the warning is a bit severe but beyond that, horror, psychological thriller, or nightmare are not generally my kind of game. This game is a welcome exception. I look forward to playing the other two games in the series.

Mad Head Games is a favorite developer of mine, and I have purchased many of their games so that was another reason to try the demo. I was hooked immediately and purchased the game before the demo ran out, not something I generally do.

Some have commented they thought the game was too short but I thought it was a bit long. Thank goodness for varying reviews. The story line intrigued me, entering the nightmare of a young boy and meeting what scares him but the boy is elusive, taunting at times, trying to outrun his fear. For me, it is an unusual story line but again, I don't play this kind of game usually.

I thought the acting was excellent, especially for the aunt and the boy, and the monsters were monsters, growling but not screeching. I like the idea of them being pets, again interesting. It was that kind of nuance that I found intriguing.

I always enjoy Mad Head's hidden object scenes and mini-games but these were some of the best from this developer. Many were original (to me) and the games were not difficult. I, too, like a mini game that does not overshadow the pace of the story. The cutscenes, voice overs, and graphics were first rate. All in all, this was a great game experience.

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I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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fun game

PostedOctober 16, 2022

gym777

fromsouth africa

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Mystery Case Files®: Fate's Carnival

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Maze games,,i play all 5 of them , my best one was Maze subject 360..then Maze Nightmare Realm . Maze Broken tower ...Alot of creepy locations you enter ..great graphics..that old look is my best.great map where you can jump locations and see where you are.
Mad head please write us n new Maze game,,

I recommend this game!

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Maze: Nightmare Realm

PostedOctober 21, 2018

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Mystery Case Files®: Escape from Ravenhearst™ Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

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5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I loved this one even more than the last one, fantastic work Big Fish:) terrific storyline with amazing graphics, loved the sound and puzzles topped it off..

Thanks Big Fish:)

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

The Maze Series is my absolute favorite

PostedSeptember 23, 2022

XenSpiderbrains

fromPortland, Oregon

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle

Current Favorite:

Maze: The Broken Tower

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

The Maze games are so creative! I love horror games and I love hidden object games, and this series is such an excellent combination of the two. People have been bothered by the voice acting, but, ultimately, I don't think anyone should care if it's a bit hammy. The games themselves are wonderful!

I recommend this game!

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Wasn't Gonna, but Glad I Did

PostedSeptember 11, 2017

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fromPensacola, FL

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This is posted after playing the entire game.

I almost talked myself out of buying this one even before playing the demo. I had convinced myself it wasn't going to be any good, simply, because of the genre. Boy and I glad I didn't listen to me. I really enjoyed playing this on a windy, rainy north Florida day.

The graphics were really good. Pretty natural with that unnatural twist you would ...Show more

This is posted after playing the entire game.

I almost talked myself out of buying this one even before playing the demo. I had convinced myself it wasn't going to be any good, simply, because of the genre. Boy and I glad I didn't listen to me. I really enjoyed playing this on a windy, rainy north Florida day.

The graphics were really good. Pretty natural with that unnatural twist you would expect from this type of game. The music is the same as the other games in the series and really isn't to my liking, but it isn't intrusive. Effects and voice overs were excellent.

I loved the hidden objects and liked the mini games for a change. That probably means they were simple, but I'm not one to work all day trying to solve a puzzle. Some of the puzzles I didn't understand and some were repeated two or three times and once is enough for me. Hidden objects were very varied, clear and clean and kept my interest trying to find everything. There is a map that really came in handy. It shows where you have something to do and will transport. I liked the clue board. I seldom if ever use the journals we get once in a while, but I used the clues several times. You don't have to scroll through page after page looking for something that happened previously.

I'm not a big fan of this type of story. I think I'm just tired of ghosts, witches, and things that go bump in the night, but this story, which others will go deeply into, kept my attention all the way through. I connected with the child and wanted him safe and sound. This was well written and performed.

I did enjoy this one. be sure and not judge the game by the cover. Give the demo a try and I think you will enjoy it also. It is a well put together game from start to finish. Show less

I recommend this game!

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4 / 5

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NO MORE TV TIME FOR THIS KID!

PostedSeptember 11, 2017

pennmom36

fromI think this kid suffers from cynophobia!

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I love this series because I love creepy games, the creepier the better. Yes, I love a lot of different series, I'm addicted to HOPA games for sure, but I suppose that if I didn't love most of the games offered, there'd be no need of a membership lol. When I rate a game, my biggest consideration is whether or not the demo held my attention. If while playing the demo, I feel distracted, bored or ...Show more

I love this series because I love creepy games, the creepier the better. Yes, I love a lot of different series, I'm addicted to HOPA games for sure, but I suppose that if I didn't love most of the games offered, there'd be no need of a membership lol. When I rate a game, my biggest consideration is whether or not the demo held my attention. If while playing the demo, I feel distracted, bored or know how the story develops and wonder if it's ever going to end, I'm probably not going to buy the CE or SE version. If I'm so engrossed in a game, that the abrupt ending of the demo takes me by surprise, or I just gotta know how the story ends, I know I have a winner, (for me personally). I wait until a there's a sale that makes the CE the same price as an SE, and buy the game, but I usually wait until the SE version is released to finish playing it. I then play the demo again but in the SE version, then I finish playing the game in the CE version. This way, both versions are fresh in my mind, and I don't confuse the current game with other games I've played. I do love the extra's offered in most games, particularly Morphing Objects, so I usually prefer the CE over the SE in most cases. I deducted a star on this version of Maze, only because I felt that after the demo, the nightmares were all pretty much the same, and didn't hold my interest at all times. However, I have played a ton of HOPA games, so I've pretty much seen it all, several times over. So here's a recap of my review to help you decide which version, if either, is right for you:

Welcome to Timmy's nightmare, welcome to another creepy Mad Head game! I don't think this game is as epic as Subject 360, and the storyline is very similar to Stranded Dreamscapes: The Prisoner, but MH knows how to put the mad into madness with just a touch of twisted insanity and warped visions of a nightmarish realm!

Timmy's father is a doctor who specializes in dreams, but has been unable to bring Timmy back to reality. Aunt Christine however, specializes in nightmares, and has agreed to enter Timmy's nightmare, and help him fight the demons that are haunting him. There's just one problem, Jimmy doesn't want to leave, until he completes his "dare"

In the Collector's Edition version, there are 31 Collectible Hidden Signs, some of which are very well hidden. There are also 19 Morphing Objects in the CE, one in each of the Hidden Object Scenes. I prefer the Morphs in each location, not in the HOP's, but Mad Head games seem to only offer them within the HOP's on all of their games. Honestly, the CE game doesn't have enough of a wow factor as far as the extra's go, to warrent the price difference, so this Standard Edition is probably the better choice.

The Hidden Object Scenes are far and few between, and consist of Multiple finds, (one of which allows you to earn several achievements) there are Keywords in Sentence finds and Listed items as well, and in the CE version, each HOP has a Morphing Object to find. The Morphs are very well done, and not very obvious, making them a fairly decent challenge.

The Mini Games range from easy to medium difficulty, so far nothing really frustrating offered. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:

1) Press buttons in the correct sequence, according to the clue located somewhere in the room.

2) Select a token to move it to an adjacent empty slot, to arrange tokens in the correct rows.

3) Select misplaced objects and return them to the scene correctly.

4) Stop the crosshairs when it passes over the window handle.

5) Select the numbered tiles on the board to light them up, so the sum of the lit up tiles equal that shown on each column and row.

6) Swap and rotate tiles to complete the image on three different puzzles.

7) Select and jump coins into an empty slot to remove them.

8) Repeat the sequence of statues lighting up.

MAZE GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating

1-Subject 360 (August 1-15) 4.6
2-The Broken Tower (October 8-16) 4.1
3-Nightmare Realm (August 12-17) 4.0

The Collector's Edition has Wallpapers, 8 Character pictures, 31 Collectible Hidden Signs, 19 replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 10 Morphing Objects within the HOP's, 10 Achievements to earn in several categories, 34 Mini Games, 5 Music Soundtracks, Jigsaw Puzzles to assemble, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Wake Me Up From This Nightmare!

PostedOctober 14, 2017

JulzCat

fromCharlotte, North Carolina~USA

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I enjoyed this game. To me, neither sequels have been better than the first, but they each have their own merits and are worth playing. I like the idea of walking through someone's nightmare and seeing a scarier version of the real world in which you live, and I'm always a sucker for a horror game. In the end, though, I could only give it 4 stars because it was simply too short. I'm still glad I ...Show more

I enjoyed this game. To me, neither sequels have been better than the first, but they each have their own merits and are worth playing. I like the idea of walking through someone's nightmare and seeing a scarier version of the real world in which you live, and I'm always a sucker for a horror game. In the end, though, I could only give it 4 stars because it was simply too short. I'm still glad I played it, though.

The warning about the graphics were a bit unnecessary, as others have mentioned. There was one scene where a man kept jumping around the room that was a bit creepy, but not explicit. I don't think it would be safe for people that have issues with flashes of lights, though, and there was plenty of that in this game. Show less

I recommend this game!

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