Namco’s 1988 Classic Märchen Maze Arrives on Switch & PS4

The 1988 Namco arcade game Märchen Maze will be released on February 6, 2025, as part of the Arcade Archives series for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. This isometric platformer, inspired by Alice in Wonderland, tasks players with guiding Alice through nine stages while using bubbles to knock enemies off platforms.

【アケアカ】『メルヘンメイズ』2月6日に発売。奥深い“シャボン玉アクション”が人気を博した名作https://t.co/BcndEjMiop

主人公のアリスを操作して、悪の女王に征服された鏡の国を取り戻せ。まるで絵本の世界のようなファンシーでかわいいグラフィックも特徴。 pic.twitter.com/HtFAbVvY0J

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Known for its unique gameplay and fairy tale aesthetic, the game has been praised for its creativity but criticized for its difficulty.

The Arcade Archives release will preserve the original arcade experience while adding modern features like save states and online leaderboards. Fans of retro gaming can enjoy this classic starting tomorrow.