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Maquette

2021
GenresAdventure, Indie, Platformer, Puzzle and Logic, Romance, Single Player, First Person Perspective
AvailableMar 2, 2021
PlatformPlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
DeveloperGraceful Decay
Overview

MAQUETTE is a first-person recursive puzzle game that takes you into a world where every building, plant, and object are simultaneously tiny and staggeringly huge.

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86 reviews found

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PlayStation Universe

PlayStation 5

Mar 1, 2021

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Xbox Tavern

Xbox Series X

Jul 20, 2023

Maquette has utterly wowed me these past few nights, with an excellent concept realised brilliantly. Graceful Decay make smart use of the time allotted to a playthrough, and keep things fresh and interesting throughout. That even the story got me properly hooked is a testament to Graceful Decay, and as such Maquette comes highly recommended indeed.

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85

COGconnected

PlayStation 5

Mar 9, 2021

Maybe there’s no healthy way to insulate yourself from heartbreak, but there’s still beauty in the retrospective. Maquette casts a rosy lens on a love story softened by time’s eventual passage. It’s an important lesson, that the sorrow of love lost can be soothed and sanded down by the steady movement of the clock. The story’s frequent puzzle breaks mean that you’re eased into the worst of it. You’re given a long runway before the inevitable climax, which might be a blessing in itself. Even if a reflective journey through a complex relationship doesn’t appeal to you, the intricate world and it’s fascinating puzzles will surely have you hooked.

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Nerdburglars

Apr 6, 2021

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85

KeenGamer

PlayStation 5

Mar 8, 2021

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80

Saving Content

Mar 12, 2021

I want to love Maquette. It’s is a solid puzzle game whose moments of brilliance are regularly interrupted by stumbles and rough spots. It soars much more often than it dips, but there are enough times where things don’t land that the experience can feel disruptive. While some extra time to polish some of the rough edges would have been majorly beneficial, it’s still a wholly unique piece that merits your time and attention. Just know going in that it’s imperfect, as all of us are, and try not to let those little details get under your skin.

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80

Guardian

PC

Mar 7, 2021

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80

Unboxholics

Mar 8, 2021

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80

GameCritics

PC

Mar 31, 2021

For anyone who has ever fallen in love or suffered heartbreak, Maquette will resonate. Yes, some puzzles were weaker than others, but those issues felt secondary to the masterful tapestry being painted before my eyes. Maquette is a poignant and rewarding experience that reminded me of some of my happiest moments, it forced me to stare straight at sorrow, and simultaneously reassured me that it’s okay to feel that pain. — Alex Prakken Disclosures: This game was developed by Graceful Decay, published by Annapurna Interactive, and is available on PC, PS4, and PS5.

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Screen Rant

PlayStation 5

Mar 1, 2021

Maquette is a puzzle game with a lot of silent walking, self-reflection, and a deep storyline. There's no action and its platforming doesn't compare to the mobility of Super Mario or other engaging platformers. Maquette isn't a game for everyone, but it could be an essential game for many. Maquette chooses to be uncompromising in its vision and message, and it challenges players both mentally and emotionally as a result, with a suitable payoff waiting for those willing to sink in the hours to get there. Next: Destruction AllStars Review: Not An AllStar Maquette launches on PS4, PS5, and PC on March 2, 2021.

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