Let's cut straight to the chase here - The Incredible Maze follows in the tradition of virtual labyrinth adaptations like Super Monkey Ball and Kororinpa, but utterly lacks any of the creativity or polish that make those games fun and rewarding. At a mere..
The Incredible Maze
The Incredible Maze (WiiWare)
Get lost in The Incredible Maze! Simply tilt your Wii Remote controller to navigate a series of exciting and twisted mazes. Entering the maze could not be easier, but finding your way out will require a keen eye and a steady hand. Obstacles and traps are around every corner, so move your ball around the maze without falling off the edge.
But watch out, there are lots of surprises in store. You can hunt for gems in a timed challenge, or test your abilities in a race against the clock. The Incredible Maze is also compatible with the Wii Balance Board, so you can really put your weight into it. This is the way in, but you'll have to find your own way out.
What We Think
Review
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 by Alex Knox
This WiiWare maze game certainly is incredible - incredibly bad, that is
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1. Nintendork
20 Oct 2008, 13:28 GMT
This sounds awesome! Instant download for me ( and 500 points is a steal).
EDIT: never mind
2. Versus22
20 Oct 2008, 13:37 GMT
Sounds interesting, but I'll wait for a review on this one.
EDIT: After looking at screenshots on the site posted in the USA WiiWare Update article, I think I'll pass. It looks like Shovelware!
3. Bass X0
20 Oct 2008, 13:48 GMT
sounds like Kororinpa.
4. KnucklesSonic8
20 Oct 2008, 13:52 GMT
Kororinpa ftw! lol.
Yeah, I'm gonna get it also. I really enjoy games like this and BB Support is a big plus!
5. Adam
20 Oct 2008, 14:43 GMT
Except Kororinpa isn't a maze. This could be just as fun though. I loved playing with those little labyrinth toys when I was a kid.
Versus22 (or anyone), could you post a link to pictures? I can't seem to find them.
6. WeeGee
20 Oct 2008, 15:05 GMT
Crap, I just spent my last 500 on the frickin internet channeL!!!
7. Bass X0
20 Oct 2008, 15:51 GMT
What is incredible is that we've not heard anything of it until today.
8. paulis23
20 Oct 2008, 15:59 GMT
This looks like a ton of fun! I love these kind of games and for only 500 WiiPoints you really can't go wrong.
9. Ian Daemon
20 Oct 2008, 16:10 GMT
I really didn't like the "roll-goal" mini-game in Zelda:Twilight Princess, but this looks like it might be fun.
10. Serpent
20 Oct 2008, 16:43 GMT
This doesn't look all that great for me, even for just 500 wii points.
11. Wiiloveit
20 Oct 2008, 16:46 GMT
OMG PSone Net Yaroze flasback. Still looks like a laugh, though.
12. Adam
20 Oct 2008, 17:35 GMT
Oh my, that trailer looks great. If only there were some mention of a multiplayer mode or randomly generated mazes. Any info on how many incredible mazes there are?
13. Bensei
20 Oct 2008, 17:49 GMT
graphics seem cheap, at least it is cheap
14. Bass X0
20 Oct 2008, 19:24 GMT
anyone downloaded it yet?
15. Outrunner
20 Oct 2008, 19:50 GMT
A maze game... zzzzzz
16. accidental
20 Oct 2008, 21:04 GMT
This looks like total ass.
It looks like it was created by a first-year 3D modeling student.
17. paulis23
20 Oct 2008, 21:09 GMT
Downloaded it this morning -- The game is actually fun and kinda challenging...I'm pleasantly surprised! Honestly...for 500 points just give it a download before slamming it.
18. MrPoo6321
20 Oct 2008, 21:31 GMT
i only have 500 points left... and i kind of want to download River City Ransom or Sonic on the Master System.... but now that this is out, I think I'll wait for a review before I make any purchases.
19. Nintendork
20 Oct 2008, 21:38 GMT
@accidental
Just like the Art Style games, this game relies on gameplay.
Seriously, who cares about graphics?
EDIT @ Mr. Cheez
Eh, I guess your sort of right
20. Ricardo91
20 Oct 2008, 23:48 GMT
@Nintendork. Yes, but the Art Style games have a certain charm to their simplistic look. This looks like a low-budget PS1 game that some guy made in his basement.
As much as I like rolling-ball puzzle games, I'm giving this a pass.
I haven't found Roll Goal in TP yet. I stopped playing ever since I got stuck in the Gerudo Desert.
21. Twilight Crow
21 Oct 2008, 00:41 GMT
I used to have one of those ball-in-labyrinth toys, and I loved it; it may be the old graphics but this game really reminds me of it, for only 500, if the controls are fine, I'm definitely getting it.
22. breaderer
21 Oct 2008, 01:13 GMT
meh, I'll wait for the next Art Style game
23. Charlie The Unicorn
21 Oct 2008, 01:37 GMT
The graphics are poor, but the gameplay looks OK
24. Thomas
21 Oct 2008, 08:26 GMT
Poor man's version of Mercury Meltdown Revolution, swapping Classic Controller support for the Balance Board. I'm actually interested. If it scores well, I may actually get this (along with the Sudoku game next month).
25. jeffo
21 Oct 2008, 19:15 GMT
Or like Marble Madness from the Olden-Days. I might have to get this but I'll wait for a review or more user comments.
26. stinssd
21 Oct 2008, 22:17 GMT
Here's a great, free PC game called Neverball which is like this: http://icculus.org/neverball/
27. Stevii's Father
22 Oct 2008, 04:00 GMT
Still there are mazes in Kororinpa...so if you don't want a full experience... get this. But I say, get Kororinpa because of the a.) 2 player race, b.) bonus balls, and c.) great control.
28. Mickeymac
22 Oct 2008, 06:49 GMT
Gah, those games always drive me insane! I'll pass.
29. marktheshark
22 Oct 2008, 13:10 GMT
@ Mr. Cheez
If this were to have PS1 graphics, it would have a ton of jaggies.
30. Apocalypse
22 Oct 2008, 20:14 GMT
It looks okay, but for some reason I feel that this game isn't going to score higher than a 5.
31. Nintendork
22 Oct 2008, 23:13 GMT
@Apocalypse
Well, you were right with that prediction
32. Terranigma
23 Oct 2008, 15:31 GMT
Well, i guess when you don't even tell us anything before it's released, you know it's going to be crap. The Sudoku game doesn't look too bad though. I just hope Digital Leisure don't turn the service into ShovelWare heaven
33. KnucklesSonic8
27 Oct 2008, 22:21 GMT
That's not true. The Art Style games say hi. >_>
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