Maquette received mixed-to-positive reviews, often praised for its aesthetics but criticized for technical or pacing issues. Summary of Critic Opinions
: The story is set in a stylized San Francisco and features an indie pop soundtrack from local musicians to enhance the mood. Critical Reception
: Players solve puzzles by upscaling or downscaling objects. For example, a small key found in the "real" world can be dropped into the model to become a massive bridge in the outer, giant-sized world. Maquette
Inventive and clever, but sometimes marred by "gotcha" logic or fussy controls.
: Maquette tells the story of a relationship between two characters, Michael and Kenzie , voiced by Seth Gabel and Bryce Dallas Howard. For example, a small key found in the
: The game is divided into several thematic chapters, including The Gardens , The Maquette , The Wedge , and The Escape . Narrative and Themes
Described as heartfelt and relatable, though some critics felt it was disconnected from the puzzle mechanics. : The game is divided into several thematic
: In the center of the world is a small architectural model (the "maquette") of the surrounding area. Any object moved within this model also moves in the "real" world outside, and vice versa.