Bunny Mazes by DillyFrame Games thrusts players into the charming chaos of a fast-paced maze adventure. The objective is straightforward: navigate through each level as quickly as possible without succumbing to the multitude of obstacles that stand in your path. Here’s our take on Bunny Mazes!
Imagine guiding a bunny through 50 different levels, each teeming with ten intricate mazes, making for a staggering total of 500 mazes to conquer. The game challenges players to strategize their journey to the finish line, collecting time bonuses while deftly dodging dangers. But don’t let the simple premise fool you—there’s a race against the clock involved as well.
With just 60 seconds to triumph over an entire set, Bunny Mazes demands quick thinking and swift movement. As you delve deeper into the game, you’ll come across time-extending carrots, each adding precious seconds. However, steer clear of the tricky red carrots, which slash three seconds off the clock, complicating your race against time further.
Navigating the game comes with an unusual twist: you can revisit any level you’ve completed, but not individual mazes. If an ill-placed trap causes you to stumble, expect to start from scratch for that entire level—something both daunting and frustrating.
Although the game’s level design boasts a whopping number of mazes, it doesn’t take long for the gameplay to feel repetitive. The strategic positioning of traps forces players into frustrating decisions, sometimes leaving you to choose between an immediate penalty or a longer, winding path.
Let’s address the elephant in the room: the difficulty. From the get-go, the game ramps up the challenge aggressively, even with the very first set of mazes. Completing that initial level took me multiple tries, which could easily deter newcomers. After years of gaming experience, I still find abrupt difficulty spikes jarring and would have appreciated a more gradual introduction.
Visually, Bunny Mazes opts for a minimalistic approach. Yet, it isn’t executed as elegantly as one might hope. The blurry main menu and character design hint at low-resolution assets stretched beyond their means. The monochromatic mazes, punctuated only by a handful of colorful traps, scarcely inspire.
On a more positive note, the game’s soundtrack, composed by Kevin MacLeod, offers a delightful array of tunes that elevate the gaming experience. Tracks like “Club Seamus” particularly stand out, injecting much-needed charisma into the overall presentation.
When it comes to trophies, Bunny Mazes has an abundance to offer. You’ll be aiming for a Platinum trophy, with 70 Bronze trophies peppered throughout your journey—50 tied to level completion, while others focus on collecting items and interacting with gameplay elements.
In conclusion, Bunny Mazes left me feeling somewhat disheartened. Its steep learning curve right from the start had me questioning who the game was really intended for. Instead of easing you into the challenge with the first few levels, it throws you into its complexity headfirst. This might not sit well with players attracted by the potential for an easy Platinum trophy, often typical of the Bunny series, like Hidden Bunny. Priced at $2.99, Bunny Mazes is available for PlayStation 5, with a PlayStation 4 version offered separately at the same price.
This review of Bunny Mazes is based on a PlayStation 5 copy provided by DillyFrame Games.
