Reviewer: Dos-Games-Online
The graphics are excellent! Smooth flowing and pleasing to the eyes! The sound and music tie in really well with the game! The gameplay is similar in structure to Wolfenstein 3-D and uses the simple 3-D gaming formula that made Wolfenstein a success. This game may seem very childish to some. Overall, a well-designed game!
If you're looking for a less violent alternative to Wolfenstein 3-D/Quake/Doom, this game is for you!
Reviewer: mizanchan
Ken's Labyrinth is an FPS that was created in 1992 by Ken Silverman, later released by Epic Megagames. The game has three episodes, of which the first one was released as Shareware.
The premise is straightforward. Kidnapped by a race of possibly-evil alien scientists called the Zogarians, you must navigate the maze-like Labyrinth you are placed in, avoiding or destroying its many dangers to reach the end of each level. Each episode is composed of ten levels, the last of which has a boss character you must destroy in order to finish that episode. The first episode, for example, has you searching for your dog, Sparky, whom the Zogarians have determined is extremely intelligent.
The gameplay is similar to most other FPS games. You shoot enemies, pick up items, and search for secrets. You can upgrade your bullets by finding additional/upgraded bullets, plus there are power-ups that help you defeat enemies. There are also "soda" machines, where you can buy items, and slot machines which can either give you tons of coins or leave you broke. There are a multitude of enemies you will fight over the course of the game, some of whom cannot be killed with bullets, so you'll have to find other ways to kill them.
While the level and enemy designs are clever at times, the graphics overall are nothing to write home about. They range from being merely average to downright horrible-looking at times. Rooms and halls are simplistic square or rectangular shapes, with little variety and few furnishings asides from the most basic. The sound and music really do shine on this game, however. While they sound crude compared with games today and their Surround-Sound capabilities, the music is very charming and quirky, and the sound effects are nicely done. One interesting thing about this game is that, unlike other games with the same option, the music and sound effects carry over to PC Speaker, albeit a bit crudely. So if you are unable to use a soundcard to hear the music and sound effects, the PC Speaker option is a good alternative.
Ken's Labyrinth isn't a "pretty" game. If you're looking for a game with stunning graphics and groundbreaking gameplay, you might want to look elsewhere. If you're looking for a nice straightforward FPS with good music and sounds, then you might try this one.
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