History VideoGame / ThreeDMonsterMaze

''3D Monster Maze'' is a video game released in 1982 for the UsefulNotes/ZX81. The game was initially released by J. K. Greye Software in December 1981 before being re-released the following year by programmer Malcolm Evans' own company. It is one of the first ever 3D games, as well one of the first SurvivalHorror games ever made, coming out seven years before ''VideoGame/SweetHome1989''. In it, you roam in a maze to find the exit while avoiding a ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' that chases you. The goal is to collect as many points as possible by avoiding getting eaten and getting to the exit.

* NoobBridge: The UsefulNotes/ZX81 had no directional arrow keys. To move you have to use the "5", "7" and "8" numeric keys instead. This contributed to the Survival horror aspect of the game (and maybe considered the first example of TankControls); seeing the monster coming at you, turning around and sprinting the other way, was a manic dance across the keyboard.

* BeastInTheMaze: Rex, he's a T-rex living in a maze.
* CircusOfFear: The amusement attraction has brought a T-rex from across time perfectly preserved in silicon for your entertainment. The management accept no responsibility if the monster catches you.

* TerrifyingTyrannosaur: The presence of a ''T. rex'' hunting for you in the maze is what makes the game pure horror.

''3D Monster Maze'' is a video game released in 1982 for the UsefulNotes/ZX81. The game was initially released by J. K. Greye Software in December 1981 before being re-released the following year by programmer Malcolm Evans' own company. It is one of the first ever 3D games, as well one of the first SurvivalHorror games ever made, coming out seven years before ''VideoGame/SweetHome''. In it, you roam in a maze to find the exit while avoiding a ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' that chases you. The goal is to collect as many points as possible by avoiding getting eaten and getting to the exit.

* FauxFirstPerson3D: Among the first of its kind, but can make navigating the maze disorientating as you have no map.

''3D Monster Maze'' is a video game released in 1982 for the UsefulNotes/ZX81. It is one of the first ever 3D games, as well one of the first SurvivalHorror games ever made, coming out seven years before ''VideoGame/SweetHome''. In it, you roam in a maze to find the exit while avoiding a ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' that chases you. The goal is to collect as many points as possible by avoiding getting eaten and getting to the exit.

* JumpScare: When you see Rex from the front, he'll walk into you and then kill you. It was rather intimidating for the time.

* CircusOfFear: The amusement attraction has brought a T-rex from across time perfectly preserved in silicon for your entertainment.

-> [[HaveANiceDeath You have been posthumously awarded 45 points]] [[TvTropesWillRuinYourLife and are sentenced to roam this wiki forever.]]

''3D Monster Maze'' is a video game released in 1982 for the UsefulNotes/ZX81. It is one of the first ever 3D games, as well one of the first SurvivalHorror games ever made, coming out seven years before ''VideoGame/SweetHome''. In it, you roam in a maze to find the exit while avoiding a TyrannosaurusRex that chases you. The goal is to collect as many points as possible by avoiding getting eaten and getting to the exit.

* TyrannosaurusRex: Rex, of course.

''3D Monster Maze'' is a video game released in 1982 for the ZX 81. It is one of the first ever 3D games, as well one of the first SurvivalHorror games ever made, coming out seven years before ''VideoGame/SweetHome''. In it, you roam in a maze to find the exit while avoiding a TyrannosaurusRex that chases you. The goal is to collect as many points as possible by avoiding getting eaten and getting to the exit.

* NothingIsScarier: Technical limitations of the ZX81 prevented the game from having any sound... which makes being stalked by Rex even creepier.

--> "Roll up, roll up, see the amazing Tyrannosaurus Rex, king of the dinosaurs in his lair. Perfectly preserved in silicon since prehistoric times, he is brought to you for your entertainment and exhilaration."
-->-- '''Part of the intro narration'''

''3D Monster Maze'' is a video game released in 1982 for the ZX 81. It is one of the first ever 3D games, as well one of the first SurvivalHorror games ever made, coming out seven years before [[VideoGame/SweetHome Sweet Home]]. In it, you roam in a maze to find the exit while avoiding a TyrannosaurusRex that chases you. The goal is to collect as many points as possible by avoiding getting eaten and getting to the exit.

''3D Monster Maze'' is a video game released in 1982 for the ZX 81. It was one of the first SurvivalHorror games ever made, coming out seven years before [[VideoGame/SweetHome Sweet Home]]. In it, you roam in a maze to find the exit while avoiding a TyrannosaurusRex that chases you. The goal is to collect as many points as possible by avoiding getting eaten and getting to the exit.

''3D Monster Maze'' is a video game released in 1982 for the ZX81. It was one of the first SurvivalHorror games ever made, coming out seven years before [[VideoGame/SweetHome]]. In it, you roam in a maze to find the exit while avoiding a TyrannosaurusRex that chases you. The goal is to collect as many points as possible by avoiding getting eaten and getting to the exit.

''3D Monster Maze'' is a video game released in 1982 for the ZX 81. It was one of the first SurvivalHorror games ever made, coming out seven years before [[VideoGame/SweetHome]]. In it, you play as a man who must search a maze to find an exit while avoiding Rex, a TyrannosaurusRex that chases him. The goal is to collect as many points as possible by avoiding getting eaten and getting to the exit.

* AndIMustScream: After dying, the game tells you you were sentenced to roam the maze forever[[note]]And that you're posthumously given how ever many points you earned, but that's not the point here[[/note]].

* JumpScare: When you see Rex from the front, he'll run into you and then kill you. It was rather intimidating for the time.
* NothingIsScarier: Technical limitations prevented the game from having any sound... which makes being stalked by Rex even creepier.
* ScoringPoints: Five for each step you take in the maze.
* SlasherSmile: Once Rex has got you in his sights, he sports a creepy smile on his face, [[GameOver before he puts those pearly whites to good use.]] [[https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/83/3D-monster-maze-T-rex-2-steps-away.png That's a smile only a mother could love.]]

* TyrannosaurusRex: Rex, [[CaptainObvious of course]].

''3D Monster Maze'' is a video game released in 1982 for the ZX 81. In it, you play as a man who must search a maze to find an exit while avoiding Rex, a TyrannosaurusRex that chases him. The goal is to collect as many points as possible by avoiding getting eaten and getting to the exit.

* SlasherSmile: Once Rex has got you in his sights, he sports a creepy smile on his face, [[GameOver before he puts those pearly whites to good use.]]
* TyrannosaurusRex: Rex, of course.

* AndIMustScream: After dying, the game tells you you were sentenced to roam the maze forever.