Maize is what happens when a developer looks at a cornfield and decides that a sentient vegetable conspiracy is the perfect premise for a first-person adventure. Developed by Finish Line Games, this absurd comedy-puzzler drops you into an abandoned Midwestern research facility where things have gone spectacularly wrong. You aren’t fighting monsters or saving the world; you are navigating the ego-driven squabbles of sentient stalks of corn who have misunderstood nearly everything about human culture. It is a game that wears its “stupidity” as a badge of honor, delivering a surreal experience that is equal parts Monty Python and The X-Files.
The gameplay focuses on environmental puzzles and item manipulation, guided by a grumpy, Russian-accented robotic teddy bear named Vladdy. Vladdy despises you, the corn, and his own existence, providing a hilariously cynical commentary on your progress. While the puzzles are generally logical, the context is anything but—expect to use items in increasingly bizarre ways to bypass high-tech security systems.
With high-fidelity visuals that make the rust and husks feel remarkably real, Maize is a unique, narrative-driven journey. It’s a perfect pick for players who want to solve a mystery while being insulted by a mechanical toy in a basement filled with talking corn.
Key Features
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Absurdist Comedy: Experience a unique script centered on sentient, bickering corn.
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Vladdy the Bear: A cynical, Russian-accented sidekick who provides constant mockery.
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Environmental Puzzles: Solve clever challenges by interacting with a high-tech facility.
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Stunning Visuals: Explore highly detailed environments powered by Unreal Engine 4.
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Rich Lore: Discover the secret history of two government scientists through hidden notes.
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Item Manipulation: Collect and combine objects to bypass increasingly strange obstacles.
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Atmospheric Exploration: Navigate creepy cornfields and sterile, underground laboratories.
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Linear Storytelling: A focused, narrative-driven experience with no filler or grinding.
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Surreal Encounters: Interact with a cast of characters who have zero grasp of reality.
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Humorous Collectibles: Find “Folio” items that offer witty descriptions of mundane objects.
System Requirements
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OS: Windows 7 or higher, 64-bit.
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Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz or equivalent.
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Memory: 8 GB RAM.
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Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7950.
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DirectX: Version 11.
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Storage: 15 GB available space.
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Sound: Basic Windows-compatible sound card.
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Input: Keyboard and Mouse.
