📖How to Play

Release Maze is a timed rescue run where you guide a brave warrior through a challenging brick maze. Touch every trapped character to free them, then reach the exit at the bottom-right corner — all within 60 seconds.

Plan your route, avoid dead ends, and save everyone before the clock hits zero.

🎮Gameplay Mechanics

1. Movement

• Use arrow keys or drag the warrior with your mouse or touch input to navigate the maze.
• Plan your route to avoid backtracking and save precious seconds.
• The exit only opens once every character is rescued.

2. Rescuing Characters

• Characters are randomly placed throughout the maze and must be freed one by one.
• Move the warrior to a character's location to rescue them.
• The top-right corner shows how many characters have been saved and how many remain.

3. Timer

• You have 60 seconds to rescue all characters and reach the exit.
• The remaining time is displayed in the top-left corner.
• If time runs out before you finish, restart the level and try again.

4. Exit Door

• The exit door in the bottom-right corner stays locked until every character is saved.
• Once all characters are free, head straight to the exit to complete the level.
• Running out of time before reaching the exit ends the run.

5. Celebration and Restart

• Save everyone in time and the characters perform a celebratory dance together.
• Restart anytime to sharpen your route and beat your best clear time.
• Each attempt teaches you a faster path through the maze layout.

💡Tips for Success

1. Scan the Maze First

• Take a quick look at the layout before moving to identify the most efficient rescue order.

2. Avoid Dead Ends

• Be cautious of paths that trap you or force long backtracking.

3. Prioritize Nearby Characters

• Focus on characters closer to the exit first so you are not racing back across the map at the end.

4. Shortcut Awareness

• Look for routes that let you collect multiple characters in one sweep.

5. Stay Calm Under Pressure

• The timer adds urgency, but panicking leads to wrong turns — move deliberately and quickly.

Can you master the maze, save every character, and escape before time runs out? Test your skills and enjoy the cheer of a heroic rescue in Release Maze!