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Labyrinth Runner came out in 2020 for Arcade, developed by GameMasters Inc. It was part of a wave of games that brought back the straightforward, skill based challenges of earlier arcade eras, but with cleaner visuals and tighter controls. It doesn't try to be anything more than a pure test of reflexes and memory, and that focus is its main strength.

You control a small, agile runner tasked with navigating a series of single screen mazes. The goal is simple: collect every gem scattered around the layout and then reach the exit before the timer runs out. The signature mechanics are the shifting walls that reconfigure the path after you grab certain gems, and the constant threat of instant death from spike traps that pop up from the floor. The pacing is relentless, and the difficulty ramps up sharply, demanding perfect timing and route planning. It feels like a constant, tense battle against the level itself.