Endings

Zardy’s Maze has several cryptic end screens that offer clues about the lore of the game.

## Base Game Ending

In the main game, after destroying all 3 weeds and going into the hole in the center of the maze, the screen fades to white and displays this message:

*He’s searching for him…*

*That’s the only reason why someone wouldn’t run away from us.*

## Secret Cornfield Ending

In the secret cornfield, standing in the clearing with the tree for long enough fades the screen to black and displays this message:

*People look at us like we’re murderous freaks. I guess they aren’t wrong though. This hoe has cracked quite a few skulls in its day. We wander this world for really only one reason... A reason some are well aware of. We’ve searched for it for many, many years only to be denied once again.*

*If only things were simpler. I must not grow angry though. There’s no going back if I do.*

## No Flashlight Ending

Beating the main game without the flashlight cuts to a black screen with this code:

HOENXLAPFHRERWVAJNWMDICQEZJDNE

This code is the title of a YouTube video by an account named Never Found with a link to a video by Swankybox.

## Vine ending

After the maze has been closed, one of the vines that appears looks different from the other vines. This vine can be climbed by walking into it and holding jump. Climbing to the top of the maze cuts to a black screen with this code:

ZHSCIGEACVAZPXXVQMRSX

This code is the title of a YouTube video by an account named You Can't See Him with a link to a video by Swankybox.

## Challenge Mode Ending

Most challenges including custom challenges fade to black and display the message “Challenge Complete” when they are completed. However, completing Challenge 7: Pumpkin Army instead displays this message:

*Beneath this field our future grows. It’s magnificent, really. But also unfortunate. To be brought into this world under such circumstances… To be bound to this world only through the blessing of another. It’s grim. Cruel even. To open your eyes for the very first time only to be thrown into a battle that has nothing to do with you. I with I was under different circumstances, my friend. Unfortunately this world is an unkind one.*

## No Weeds/House Ending

Entering the hole in the centre of the maze without destroying any vines will result in a unique ending, but doing so is difficult without being given direction. Start the game, enter the house, and go through the backdoor. This action opens the hole at the centre of the maze, without affecting the weeds. The player can then go around the outside of the maze, enter the maze through a side gate to the left, and move through the maze using a variety of patches in the maize, eventually making their way to the goal. Doing this will result in the following message:

*They say it's impenetrable, that nothing can bring down it's walls. And that may be true... Until now that is.*

*Ever since I've heard the rumour about that city, I've wanted to break it. To show that nothing will stop us from taking back what is ours. Now that we know where it's been hiding all this time... It will change everything.*

During the setup for this ending, certain enemies will be missing, such as the brutes, and will only reappear if a weed is destroyed.

This is one of the few endings that require no tools or equipment to complete.

## Secret Forest Ending

In the secret area with many trees, following along an invisible path that ends in a formation of 5 tree stumps results in an end screen with this message:

*Three days to grow... I need to stay focused. Something like this could never grow here otherwise. This world isn't fit for something like this. The plants here... They grow far too slow... a departure from... home. From how things are supposed to be...*

*You may think you're safe... That what you took is safe... But I assure, you it is not.*

## Forest Pumpkin Ending

Following another invisible route in the forest area ending in a single tree stump results in the player being killed by Zardy.

## Crossword Ending

Darkening the crossword found in the house reveals a secret path that can be taken through the maze to trigger a secret ending.

1. ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/1484800/discussions/0/3075370188232975063/