Review of Bunny Mazes for PlayStation 5

Bunny Mazes by DillyFrame Games challenges players with its fast-paced, maze-style gameplay. In our review of Bunny Mazes, we take a closer look at this engaging but tough game experience.

In Bunny Mazes, you’ll navigate through a series of 2D mazes, with 50 levels encompassing a total of 500 individual mazes, all while racing against the clock. Collect time bonuses, steer clear of dangers, and choose the right path to conquer each maze. Each level presents you with 10 mazes to complete and progresses in sequence, meaning a single mistake sends you back to the start, adding an extra layer of challenge.

The game begins with a straightforward objective: guide your bunny through the maze to reach the end before the timer hits zero. You have just one minute to tackle each set of 10 mazes, but thankfully, some mazes include carrots that extend your time by five seconds—though not all carrots are helpful. Watch out for the devious red carrots that dock your timer by three seconds!

Visually, the game sports a simplistic design with monochrome mazes, except for the bright red traps. The overall aesthetic isn’t exactly eye-catching, with some elements like the main menu’s logo appearing blurry, suggesting possible resolution issues when scaled to PlayStation 5.

Challenges are seemingly abundant, with cleverly placed traps forcing players to make strategic decisions—do you take a treacherous shortcut or a safer, longer path? However, the repetitiveness of the 500 mazes might soon start to dull the excitement. Despite the minimalist appearance, the soundtrack is refreshingly upbeat, composed by Kevin MacLeod. Tracks like “Club Seamus” catch the ear, injecting some personality into the game.

From the outset, the game’s difficulty might catch players off-guard. You can expect to repeat the first level several times as you adjust to the timing, which seems disproportionately harsh for a game with such simplistic visuals and controls. This abrupt difficulty spike could deter newcomers and casual gamers.

If you’re a trophy hunter, Bunny Mazes has 70 Bronze trophies, including a Platinum trophy. Most are linked to completing levels, collecting carrots, and engaging with various game elements, which should provide added incentive for those keen on achievement.

In summary, Bunny Mazes might not be for everyone. While it has the potential for fun, the frustration from its brutal timing and repetitive mazes may overshadow its positive aspects. Initially, it’s hard not to feel discouraged when faced with such immediate challenges. Priced at $2.99 for both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, Bunny Mazes offers potential value, but might require patience and resilience to fully appreciate its charms.

This review of Bunny Mazes is based on a PlayStation 5 copy provided by DillyFrame Games, offering insights from direct gameplay experience.