Notice the choice point
Drunken War is described as a two-dimensional maze game with a deliberately unsteady hero. When reading a labyrinth, focus first on the places where the route branches. A long corridor has little choice in it; a junction does. At a visible split, note which alternatives exist and which one you intend to investigate. That is more useful than trying to memorize every decorative detail along the walls.
Give a return trip a reason
If a route ends without progress, identify the last unresolved junction rather than simply reversing direction until something looks familiar. A small mental description, such as an unexplored branch beside a recognizable shape, can organize the return. Use only landmarks actually visible in the maze. This is a navigation suggestion, not evidence that the game supplies a map, markers or persistent explored areas.
Separate steering from route selection
An unsteady character presentation can make a wrong turn look like a wrong plan. After an unexpected movement, ask whether you chose the wrong branch or failed to execute the intended input. The excerpt does not document a movement model or a complete control scheme. Establish those from the game, then keep your next route choice simple enough to recognize afterward.
Make a maze route easier to review without relying on a perfect mental picture.