Squint Maze: The entire maze is on one screen.
Requires 1920x1080 resolution. Windows binary. Source can be run on Python 2 or 3 with Pygame.
https://github.com/asweigart/squintmaze
- You are the blue dot.
- Go to the green dot.
- Arrow keys / WASD to move.
- Esc to quit. (Autosaves)
- T to view time elapsed.
- M to restart game.
THE EYES ARE WICKED AND MUST BE PUNISHED. >:(
(For god's sake, don't actually play this game the entire way through. Just edit the saved game file and cheat, like I do in the YouTube gameplay video, if you want to see the (rather disappointing) ending.)
Downloads and Links
Ratings
 | Coolness | 81% |
| #26 | Humor(Jam) | 4.08 |
| #185 | Theme(Jam) | 3.91 |
| #449 | Audio(Jam) | 2.85 |
| #572 | Innovation(Jam) | 2.93 |
| #769 | Mood(Jam) | 2.66 |
| #797 | Overall(Jam) | 2.84 |
| #857 | Graphics(Jam) | 2.45 |
| #967 | Fun(Jam) | 2.22 |
Comments
I can't see a blue dot or a green dot - running at 1920x1080
Unfortunately, this game is just too much for my pathetic screen resolution. Looked cool though
Very cool looking maze algorithm. I made the game run in 1024 x 768 to see what it looks like. I don't know if I would ever get to the end even if I could see the whole map, but with the save feature it would be fun to do it over a long period of time like doing a huge jigsaw puzzle.
I don't have windows, but rated you highly based on the concept, instruction screen, and name alone. Squint Maze... genius.
You're a filthy bastard... My eyes are burnt from getting close to the screen...
Full res, this game is very brave! :) hurt my eyes but I gave it a go. Love the audio!
You probably are trying to win in humor category :). And theme interpretation is really creative (and funny) in this one.
I cannot imagine how long it would take to actually finish this, hahaha.
Can't figure out where the player starts. The game gets great marks regardless. Love the concept and a hilarious use of theme.
This makes me nauseous, and I'm just watching the Youtube video. I can only imagine what actually playing this would do to me. A game that causes a physical effect? Five stars all around!
Cool concept. Great music, though the game is a bit hard for the eyes. Thanks for the game and Merry Christmas!
And you say our game is more frustrating than challanging :D how long did you actually play this till now? Did you think you're getting better with the time? :D
I dont like to play mazes and my resolution is too low.
But the idea is hilarious! Also it's a nice interpretation of the theme.
OMG, this game is a great joke in many ways! The idea alone worth a gold medal! Also, the background music is mood-soothing.
Next time: 4k resolution and all walls/dots are only 1 pixel in size :D
Nice joke. In high res maze looks great! What algorithm did you use to create this maze? Eller's? We used Hunt&Kill for our game
Ohhh, interesting implementation of the theme and I liked the challenge! Hahaha
Although it is graphically simple, aesthetically looks great. But sometimes the blinking effect of the blue dot confuses me :P
Also, it has nice audios and the autosave it's a good feature. Nice entry ^^
Actually tried it, but my eyes start hurting xD nice joke anyway.
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Lol. This is a funny joke!