Publisher: Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Released: 1988
Fantasy Zone: The Maze is an action game that was first released in the Arcade in 1987.
+ Deciding whether to buy an item or conserve money is a nuanced mechanic that gives the gameplay its strategic hook.
+ Multitasking element is immersive, and tension is created by having to touch enemy bases in order to reset their energy.
+ Includes many ways for skilled gamers to increase their point totals, and the darkened bonus rounds are a fun diversion.
+ Good difficulty curve that eases players in, and the game allows you to choose any of its seven planets from the outset.
- Sprite flicker is majorly distracting when too many enemies are in close proximity and it's easy to lose your bearings.
- Later stages are heavily reliant on the Big Wings item to dash away from foes and if it's unavailable you're screwed.
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