# Text Maze

> Retro maze exploration game with random levels, items, and monsters. (iPhone/iPad app by Ducky Planet LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-maze/id451312927 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ducky Planet LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/442169107)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-07-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-maze/id451312927/reviews.md

## What is Text Maze?

Text Maze is a great retro game invoking all the fun of the old Apple II games.  In this game you explore various levels of a random maze looking for a crown on each level represented by a "*".  Each level will become larger and increasing more difficult as you explore.  There are several objects you can find to help you on your quest and at least one monster looking to stop you.

Some features of the game include:

* An overhead map
* Sound effects
* Basic Ray tracing
* Cool Retro graphics
* Authentic Apple II green screen look
* Random maps of increasing difficulty
* Unlimited replayability

Thank you for your interest in this game.  It's been something I've been playing with since the early 1990's on an old Apple II and Apple IIgs.  If there is enough interest I have several upgrades planned in the future.

If you have any questions or comments feel free to e-mail me at: don.espe@gmail.com.

Please rate this App so I know if I should continue to add new features.

## Key features

- Random mazes
- Increasing difficulty
- Overhead map
- Sound effects
- Retro graphics
- Unlimited replayability

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-maze/id451312927/reviews.md

### 5/5 — great port, thanks!

*2013-05-11*

it's a one of classic games i love!

### 4/5 — interesting

*2012-07-06*

never played this game before, although im from the era this would have been released. takes time to get use to, but superb, glad i caught it while its free

### 5/5 — I like it

*2011-09-11*

This is an interesting and fun game, if you are into text based maze type games.

The game, for what it is, looks very nice and plays very well. It can offer tense moments, when you see the monster coming out of the darkness, while also seeing the crown right next to it.

I would really like to see features and improvements made to this game. Like a high score list, and maybe even Game Center integratioin.

It seems a bit unfair that when encountering the monster it's game over, and you are pushed all the way back to Level 1. Perhaps offer a number of lives. And push the player back one level each time they encounter the monster until they are out of lives.

## Frequently asked questions about Text Maze

### What is the gameplay like in Text Maze?

Text Maze involves exploring randomly generated mazes to find a crown on each level. You'll encounter helpful items and at least one monster while the levels increase in size and difficulty.

### Does Text Maze offer offline play?

The description does not specify if Text Maze requires an internet connection for gameplay. However, its retro nature and focus on maze exploration suggest it may be playable offline.

### How difficult do the mazes get in Text Maze?

The mazes in Text Maze start at a basic level and progressively become larger and more challenging as you advance through the game, offering increasing difficulty.

### What kind of graphics does Text Maze feature?

Text Maze boasts cool retro graphics with an authentic Apple II green screen look, designed to evoke the feel of classic games from the early 1990s.

### Is Text Maze available on Android devices?

Text Maze is currently supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. Information regarding Android compatibility is not provided in the app description.

### How often is Text Maze updated?

The latest version of Text Maze was released on February 25, 2025, indicating recent development activity. The developer is open to adding new features if there is sufficient interest.

### What is the price of Text Maze?

Text Maze is a paid application, available for $0.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned for this game.

### Does Text Maze have ads?

No, Text Maze does not contain advertisements. The app is a paid download and is described as being ad-free.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.3 — 2025-02-25

Updating to ensure compatibility with current devices along with fixing some display issues.

### 5.2.2 — 2022-01-19

Fixed an issue with sounds not playing on all devices.

### 5.2 — 2022-01-18

Updated to work with current iOS versions.

### 5.1 — 2018-06-12

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated it for newer iOS versions.

### 5.01 — 2015-05-28

Text Maze is a great retro game invoking all the fun of the old Apple II games.  Explore each increasingly more difficult dungeon levels in your attempt to survive!

This version includes some minor interface tweaks, including the removal of all ads.

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