The following review for Labyrinthine, is a guest review by PJ Morris from SharkBait Gaming House. At Complete Xbox, we always welcome your views, and we love to share and promote them within the wider gaming community.
Are you ready to immerse yourself in a thrilling adventure filled with mystery and excitement? Look no further than the captivating world of Labyrinthe. In this article, we will delve into the gameplay, story, and overall experience of this innovative game that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Introduction
Embark on a heart-pounding journey into the realm of nightmares with Labyrinthine, a cooperative horror game that will make you question your every step. Gather your courage and team up with friends as you enter the abandoned Happisburg hedge maze, or dive headfirst into the spine-chilling case files, where every investigation leads to unspeakable horrors.
Prepare to be gripped by fear as you encounter a variety of unique monsters, each with their own sinister AI and mechanics. But remember to keep your wits about you, as you traverse the maze’s twisted paths and unravel the dark secrets that lie within. Labyrinthine offers a levelling system to unlock 19 types of mazes that you can do solo or with friends (up to 8 players), adding up to 30 unique monsters with their own AI and mechanics for every labyrinthine.
Game Modes & What the Game Has To Offer
Labyrinthine has two game modes, a story mode and a procedural generation mode, with puzzles and equipment that can offer help completing the maze.
In the story mode you follow a enigmatic trail of Joan, a fairground worker uncovering the maze’s haunting history whilst facing terrifying challenges.
If you want the ultimate test that this game has to offer, there is the procedurally generated mazes that promise endless variation and difficulty on each investigation, with revealing new horrors forcing you to adapt and strategize, as you look to exit the maze either by yourself or with fellow players.
If you’re the type of player that likes to make things difficult for themselves, there is hardcore case files to provide a more difficult challenge with rewarding exclusive cosmetics.
As with many games these days, there are daily quests you can complete, which adds that all important re-playability factor that we all crave from a game. If there’s a collector inside of you? Then you will be thrilled to know there are over 200 cosmetics within the game to unlock and use. Daily quest’s can be found within the mazes, and the game also features equipment and cosmetic stores within.
Summarising
Labyrithine is an enchanting game that will captivate you with its maze of challenges and puzzles. As you navigate through its intricate paths and twisty corridors, you’ll find yourself immersed in a world of wonder and excitement. The game’s clever design and thought-provoking gameplay will keep you coming back for more, each level offering a new adventure to unravel. With its charming visuals and delightful soundtrack, Labyrithine is a delightful escape into a world of fun and entertainment that you simply won’t want to be pulled away from!
So, get ready to embark on a thrilling journey of discovery and excitement in this captivating game. One of Labyrinthe’s standout features are the interactive nature of the mazes. Players get to interact with various elements within the maze, such as levers, switches, and traps, to unlock new paths and progress further in the game. This interactive gameplay adds an exciting layer of complexity to the game, keeping players engaged and entertained for hours on end.
Final Thoughts
I genuinely had a blast playing the game as I don’t usually delve into the horror genre, but this caught my eye. Now, having played it for several hours, and despite having difficulty at first, working out how to leave the maze, I am pleased to say I thoroughly enjoyed the immersive experience, persistence is key.
One of my highlights during my playthrough was getting freaked out by numerous puzzle monsters and ghosts within certain maze’s, it truly added to the atmosphere.
Labyrithine is fun to play and delightful with friends, especially when the stakes are hotting up and you’re screaming down the microphone with each other. Plenty of laughs were had whilst playing this game, and I’m sure you will find enjoyment with Labyrithine too.
Overall
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70%
Summary
Pros
- Great Experience
- Multiple game modes
- Monsters and Ghosts
- Controller support
Cons
- Too much grinding
- Monsters sounds a little on the loud side, and i mean loud.
- Playing with Random’s can prove tricky