Score: 9

"Innovative game.First I’d just like to state this"

submission: Tri-achnid

date: November 13, 2006

First I’d just like to state this a magnificent game I have been playing for days now with no signs to stop. I’m finding it hard finding some of the larva and I thought a joined online guide sooner or later will make for a great addition. And some times there is a feel like the Tri-Achnid is a bit too frail, it can die from one bad fall even if positioned differently it wouldn’t matter. It dies quickly by those blood sucking bastards who you then have to grab and toss or eat. It’s a very nice idea but traversing every time to pick up the web you left behind for safety is annoying. If you drop the web on many of the levels while getting shocked and dropping it, if it’s gone, it’s your ass. I think you should make it be attached to another place, make it more like a spider, you yourself claim it as an Arachnid, make it look like one. Attach the web to his back, his bottom, whatever. But in his mouth is falls easily and just feels overall clumsy. But, putting all those minor draw-backs behind I do have to say playing the game feels like an animal protecting its young which I assume was the purpose from the first place. It’s innovative and fun, definitely needs work and improvement, but it won’t take much to make it perfect.

Graphics: 9, were impressive, smooth and fluid. I felt the massive earth quake every time an object falls is a bit too much, but acceptable. The creatures and environment were very natural and provided for a great background, especially the insides of the…Corpulag. I loved the idea of ripping its heart out, it was the most vicious and ingenious thing I’ve seen some time now.

Style: 8, It hasn’t been added to any collection yet, but I do think this belongs in both action and adventure games because of imaginative story and fast pace game play. The plot was good, though in the default setting, reading the instructions was really difficult. Maybe a bit bigger and higher quality setting would help, when pressing right click to change the quality, I saw two words, I understood neither. My biggest suggestion, complete versions of both English, and whatever that was. The rest was ok.

Sound: 9, Good background noises and music that fitted quite well. There is nothing I can suggest you can improve there, the audio was just fine.

Violence: 8, There is violence even though it takes place between fictional creatures I think ripping out hearts and eating smaller animals is violent enough while being at the same time fun with the rest of the game. Just right amount in my opinion.

Interactivity: 8, I’d like to see more control over the actual head, because often at a certain angle it’s hard to control, I’d like to see full control where what you press, is exactly what you get. And maybe a permanent grab button, instead constantly holding space, the possibility of attaching all three feet and just shaking about would be interesting.

Humor: 6 I think there was some humor in some of the parts, like eating all those small animals, ripping out hearts and sacks of rotten meat.

Diversity: 9, The game never really got boring, I enjoyed playing it all through out the way, the new elements added on in almost every level made sure nothing gets way to repetitive, except walking that thing of course. I’d suggest not tochange a thing about the games levels continue, it kept me interested long enough to finish it. Though indeed I haven’t found all the blasted larva. Take note to one of my suggestions above for a guide for them.

Originality: 7, I’ve seen moderately similar things in the past. Walking a certain creature through some places with a certain objective. It’s a widely known genre known as a platformer. But this one takes another twist with the nature and real purpose of the game.

Effort: A valuable amount of effort put in this, I could very rarely find something pretty wrong with the game, though they do exist. I’d say that it must have been a great deal of work but we are sure glad you bothered to do it for us.

Overall: 9. I’d like it if you took note to some suggestions I made before. But regardless it's great.

Score: 9

"Great game."

submission: BotArena2

date: November 11, 2006

Firstly let me say the game was incredibly fun even though for some unknown reason the save function didn’t work all that well some times. Also I’d like to point out that whenever a battle takes place with a lot of bots in a corner and they all explode except one that one can’t get out making winning or even finishing a battle very hard. Personally I find that the random unpredictable battles to be original and slightly frustrating. We, as humans can thing and decide on a tactic that will prove handy. Let’s take for example stage 8. There is a healer robot which should be destroyed first, but is often utterly ignored making passing a stage a matter of pure luck, something I was never good at. I’d also like to suggest you make the maximum weight a bit higher on the super heavy category, while I beat the whole game, it did get a bit tedious switching to various cluttered plaiting and weapons just to fit a squeezed weight limit. I’d also give thought to changing the auto repair system, what’s fun in a fight if you don’t really have to worry about anything except the entry fee? Not to mention I find the idea of enemies having weapons you haven’t unlocked yet a bit frustrating. Broadening options on the different parts, tactical control and some graphical improvement will all be extremely good to see in the next game, though for now, I find it quite addictive and ingenious.

On the observant side, the visuals and graphics were suitable for a game such as this, the over head view was alright, since it’s probably much more convenient. It’s Style was quite like a lot of those robot fighting shows ( I still claim Robot Wars was the most superior and makes other cheap imitations look like rubbish ). The sound was controllable, accurate and fitting, well done. Violence would be hard to define, I’ll rate it average, since there is no actual harming of anything living, just property damage at best, which auto repairs after a battle any how. Interactivity is average, There are plenty of options to mess around with the bots, any where except in battle though…Humor, obviously absent and unneeded. Originality, decent, nothing revolutionary though. Diversity, enough to keep me playing slightly after beating the game, which is more than I can say about most games.

And now for the more detailed explanation:

Graphics: 8, A bird’s eye view on battles, good effects during it, a functional satisfying menu though not too much too my liking and I’d prefer the ability to organize what I purchase and own by whatever order, and by whatever I’m given. So in the general aspect it ok but you could do much better in the future and I hope next time you do.

Style: 7, It’s been considered as a part of sports games, while I don’t understand that decision per say, it’s a bit hard to define this game as it is. But if I had to choose, I’d call this much more of an action & strategy game than a sports game.

Sound: 8, Average sound effects during the fight and a loop of a music bit that seemed a bit dull in my eyes but it’s was acceptable.

Violence: 5, there is shooting, lasers and crap like that but there is no actual damage to anything living. So I cannot doom this really violent despite the fact the objective is to simply obliterate the foe.

Interactivity: 6, just what we had to have, and that’s all. Negotiable menu and no battle control. I would like to see actual battle control in the future. Random battle is fun and all but can get extremely frustrating especially in situations where the bots are stuck.

Humor: 0, None… This category is meaningless in this game, nothing personal. You could have thrown in some things for humor, not a must but you could. Like instead of unlocking a cool plate and new weapon after beating level ten that are pretty good. You could unlock a shovel as a weapon and a dress as plate and make it the most powerful, you know, cheap laughs are appreciated.

Overall: 9, Needs some work ( lots of notes above) but overall I really liked it, enough to be in my favorites. I’ll be sure to check if/when the next one will be released.

Score: 6

"Interesting, but…"

submission: Savlo's AutoTabernacle

date: November 11, 2006

Now that that’s over with, I’ll move on to the much more pure statistics. Let me being saying this, it is with out a doubt an original concept, though I also noticed you’ve left out the Jewish belief, something you should add seeing as a huge amount of atheists derives from Jewish people. And my second note would have to be a major frown at you, for using Iron Maiden’s “Number of the beast” which is a copy righted song, without even mentioning it in your submission, though it’s only a clip of it, it’s still a blunt violation of copy rights, and for you own good, edit it. Simply mention you’ve used Iron Maiden’s music for your flash, and should be much better. Also, your written intro just felt like a massive and fake intro trying to make every member of any religion happy. If you claim absolute neutrality in the form of atheism, just say no more. Just say, “here is your electronic church, though I doubt the experts of any of those cults/religions will accept this as valid worship <_<.

As for the flash, the graphics was moderate, not much drawing or animating took place for all I could see, and still. It’s ok. It’s Style, it’s sort of a multi verse church, though sadly, not a very good one, some editing is required. Music was various, but as I believe also all copy righted and isn’t legal to just go ahead and use like that. Violence was none, Interactivity only meant reading the intro, choosing a religion/cult, and pressing ahead end worship button, with the back option. I’m no Theologist, but even I am not impressed. Good luck next time. It had little humor, Satan made a appearance. Some effort is visible, as I said, it’s very original, diverse and overall, nice, but could use a lot of work. Hope you find the review helpful.

Now that that’s out of the way, I’ll move to the more pure statistics.

Graphics: 6, Some pictures were used in the flash overall, some background images, and the slightest bit of actual animation. It wasn’t all too bad even though I had expected a bit more. You did add the symbols of each religion/cult, which is nice. Most had some related image, but I think those who actually believe in that religion would like to see more than just one image.

Style: 5, Not much to be said in this field any way but I’ll take a shot. Made in a game form, it’s unique, but a much bigger collection of interests for every religion/cult would be a nice addition. If I may also suggest a slide show for the important images and aspects of every religion/cult you choose to put into this flash.

Sound: 3, As you know, I am not appreciative of the fact you took Iron Maiden’s song and pasted onto the Satanist part without as much as adding it any where in you submission description. It is a copy righted song and it is quite against the law to host it online, like here in NG, without as much as a mention to its authors. Next time, when uploading a submission I hope you think about that and credit the artists of whatever music you may use.

Violence: 0, In a flash, describing tolerance to all religions/cult I expected no violence, excluding the Satanists though there was nothing of that what so ever. Good work.

Humor: Except the minor appearance of Satan and Iron Maiden’s music, nothing much.

Originality: 10, I myself have never anything quite like this, and while my say may not mean much, I think it’s an incredibly creative and imaginative idea you have here. Should you perfect excessively, there is no telling what might happen, imagine people of all kinds paying good money to worship something online, instead of a long walk to the nearest Satanist Chapel…Could be fun, wonder if it will ever, oh well.

Diversity: 8, Several religions are included, though a couple were left out, I know nothing of what all sorts of turban wearing bastards worship, but I do know Jewish people exist at least several millions of them, and this tribute might want to include them, just a thought though.

Effort: 7, Noticeable, nothing overly exhausting in my point of view, but good none the less.

Overall: 6, ok flash, needs a bit more work..

Score: 9

"Great work."

submission: Christmas Blonde 3 - FULL

date: October 28, 2006

A very funny flash with good animation and professional voices. It's without a doubt a great flash, I'd offer things to improve, but I can't. Though you aren't really like most authors who work at home in a one man crew... Still, you deserve the score.

10 for Graphics, simply because it was flawless, smooth and detailed enough.

9 for style because of its cheery but different holiday theme.

10 for Sound because it was great. everything sounded like those people were right by my side.

8 for Violence because it is a classic theme of sex and violence.

5 for Interactivity, because it had all you needed, nothing fancy is really needed.

10 for humor because I had a wide grin all through out the movie.

and overall, 9. A bit more can be done with interactivity, but a great flash at every other angle.

Score: 10

"Incredible."

submission: Xombie: Chapter 8

date: October 9, 2006

So long I've been waiting for this episode and finally it arrives, and while it may not be very long, or that action packed, it's beautiful. The graphics are as wonderful as ever, the plot continues and I for one can't bare the anticipation. Perfect and clear voices, as well as appropriate music. Action just as we have come to expect, though too bad the robots win. All the usual things this movie needs, play button, scene selection etc... Not really funny as it is a bit Sarcastic, but then again you can't have it all. Overall? Perfect, now in behalf of man kind, get cracking on the next episode, and may it be no less than any other.

Score: 4

"Finally."

submission: Adolf Hitler: ATWI80D 64

date: October 3, 2006

While I'm hardly what you can call a fan of the series, I think you finally found Irony by putting a Jewish version of Hitler. I've seen worse.

Score: 5

"Guess who?"

submission: Slash Returns: The Truth

date: September 22, 2006

Yup, it's me... The guy you describe as a dark, faggoty figure. Not to mention who ever you got to do my voice. The humiliation is far worse than running through the city bare ass... You owe me for this.

Also, next time you want a movie with me in it, get me to do my own voice...

Regardless, the flash was ok, at least it had some animation, and sound. And text, lots of text. And a play button, great.

Score: 9

"Very good."

submission: Over The Hills

date: September 15, 2006

First let me say I noticed you have been updating the flash's features every now and then, I notice a couple new things since I watch it a lot. And I must say I'm glad you are keeping the submission updated as time goes by. Now for the actual review.

Verbal: Visually great. The drawings were well done, synchronized to the music. Nicely drawn, I noticed a bit of 3D as well at some of the hills. You changed the squad cars from blue to red, don’t know why, but I’m positive you did. Oh well, looks odd in the snowy background but acceptable. In terms of style, I must you captured what the song tried to say better than any one I’ve seen try so far. So Kudos on that… The music of course beautifully played, fitted the overall feel of the Animation, more good work. As far as interactivity goes, you did just fine with a good play button, quality control and pause button. All of which great for any movie. Violence was part of the song so there is no way to simply drop it out, but I’d say it was tastefully done, nice. As far as humor, Nightwish aren’t exactly into comedy but I’d say it was just fine as it was, no unnecessary gags or rubbish like that. It was diverse and interesting, ranging from scenes in the shop, forest, court room and etc…
Plenty of effort put into this and still is. Still being updated which to me says you have given quite a lot of effort to the movie, just like every one should. Originally done, fitted the song, fine by me. And overall, very good work, you’d make Nightwish proud.

And now for the pure statistics, which of course are no disappointment here:

Graphics: Great work on drawing it, it looked cartoony but in a good way, a bit of 3D I recall on the actual hills, synchronized to the music. Overall 9.

Style: Following the origin of the song. Same theme, same tools, nothing left out as far as I’ve noticed. I have absolutely no complaints there. Overall 8.

Sound: “Over the hills and far away” by Nightwish, good band, good song. Good work ( did I just say “good” way too many times? ). Overall: 10

Violence: some gun fire but then again it is described in the song so I see no way to dodge it without ruining the movie, so violent, but positive violence &#61514; overall : 9

Interactivity: A play button, with a nice large font, a quality button, something I needed more in your flash of “Planet hell” than this, but still appreciated. Overall : 8

Effort: A lot of effort put into this, as I have noticed you are still updating, a good fact to know an author still tends to his creations. Overall: 8

Originality: Based on the song ( obviously ) , nicely done, better than any one else I’ve seen try, most people wouldn’t have done it as well, a better tribute to them than most. Overall 8.

Diversity: A diverse movie, lots of scenes, moving in different places. But there isn’t much to be said here so this sounds repetitive. Just filling in review space at this point. Overall: 8.

Humor: The actual song doesn’t really have humor, nor do most if not all of their songs any way, so for a movie with no humor intended, I think you did well: overall 5

Overall: Everything seems high, excluding humor, which as explained before, isn’t very needed, so generally this is a very good movie Keep it up. Overall: 9.

Score: 8

"Nice work."

submission: Jetto Ninjin

date: September 12, 2006

Pretty fun to watch, graphics and visuals are done quite well proving that even authors who rarely bother to make good movies ( applying to some of you ) can make very good movies. Animation was well done, fluid, and many styles of it. From traced bitamps to FBF. Music was interesting, of course I song I haven’t heard before and still don’t know what it means. Still it fit nicely and was synchronized with the music. A very violent movie as well, considering the killing rabbits and the 2 rapes by carrots, one of a rabbit, and one of dying person ( dying by that same carrot <_< ). So this is hardly kiddy stuff, but then again, who gives a crap what kids can watch…

Interactive to a point, a bit odd to see options like new game and load game, on a movie. But once trying both, you get the meaning more or less. Quite humorous at times, including the many acts of violence. For once, there was plenty of effort visible in the flash, despite a few more simplistic animations. Also pretty random, ranging from a bunny concert to a person getting run over. Diverse I’d say. With it of course comes originality, which is plenty here. I can honestly say, something of this type, I haven’t seen before. And in conclusion, good job.

Score: 9

"Very original."

submission: Pulch: The Good Times

date: September 11, 2006

Well, firstly we have a loading screen, common and helpful to not give on a movie’s long load. Though, it seemed to have taken a lot of time even for a 3 MB flash. Any reasons? Any way, upon watching this, I was rather hypnotized, the background, the characters, not to mention the perfectly clear voices. It gave out a feeling of interest, of anticipation as to what’s to happen next. Beautifully drawn, animated in a very life like form for every character, despite how very various they were. The sad and slow background music constantly in he background was very contributive to the Flash’s ambience The voices were all different from one another and crystal clear, something few people go for anymore. Because of the film’s odd nature, you have a never ending feel of wondering. And a million questions to find an answer for ( I.E doesn’t that pulch resemble a massive pair of…). Also there was clearly nothing remotely violent in the movie. Everything was completely in order for any person of any age to view, excluding the pulch. It was even humorous, in a rather old cliché style British sense. Like the accents and of course the hobbies and even the appearance of what you described as “a dying Luxemburg” .which later indeed die. But regardless to that section the psychotic behavior of the speaking hand was on its own quite funny. It was very easily one of the most original things I saw, I’ll bet all that I own that even if the animation and sounds were only half as good, the plot and bizarre originality alone would have gotten you the same spot. Not a dull moment in the movie, constantly with this or that, quite diverse shall I say. Very detailed work, no effort spared here. It’s a great movie and I can only wish you keep making them and love doing so.

Now for the more pure statistics.

Graphics: 9, Good graphics, very appealing and detailed, movement and animation were also very smooth, fluid and fun to watch. Every single motion was in it’s own unique way and you have made things that do not even exist yet look enchanting. Also very original thoughts regarding the way of creation.

Style: 9, This had the style of a most of your work, a very random piece almost as always. A growing plot line that of course made no real sense. Facinating to watch but a pausing ability would be nice, sound be be broken into pieces to fit a pause button which would make matters better.

Sound: 10, Voices and music were well done, the music was interesting and rather sad, voices were perfectly clear and various.

Violence: 0, no real form of violence. 100% violence free.

Interactivity: 2, It had subtitles and a play button, but something this long with no pause button was rather annoying. I suggest you make a bit more effort and learn how to make a pause button, without screwing up the voices of course, it can be done. If you just divide each sentence, into its own section, pausing can be possible. Quite like in the “Decline” series.

Humor: 7, It had humor, not much or anything but it could bring a smile to one’s face, nothing outrageous or boring, in the middle.

Diversity: 9. Quite Diverse from anything I remember seeing. Nothing boring.

Effort: 10, Must have taken a long time to make and it shows, it’s very good and as they say “Rome wasn’t built in a day”. Though a pause button is in much need.

Originality: 10, Of course this is very original, because there is nothing like it any where else, your work for the most part if not always is original, keep it up.

Overall: 9, Near perfection, but just short of it. Add a pause button, and this will be a ten. Good work.