Ericho's game Reviews on Newgrounds

[Rhythos! Arcade BETA]

I admit that I'm not used to RPGs like this. In fact, I'm not even a fan of most RPGs to begin with. That being said, I still thought this was pretty good. The best part is how simple the gameplay is. I just think it's strange to play a game like this where you don't take turns. It certainly makes it harder. I was expecting for a wider space to explore.

I still have to admit it is fairly well done. It is something unique and while it is hard, it works on several levels. It sounds like you're working on an interesting project. Some people would just make anything a day (cough cough Star Syndicate cough cough), but this shows vision. It's hard to make that much sense of it, but still good.

[Ninja Virus]

Wow, this is another game that just has a certain point where I can not beat it at all. I thought at first that I lost health by going in the water. I now realize that was just the sound I was making with my weapon. The hard part is on level 1-2 (I think?) where there's a waterfall next to a wall. I don't think you can latch onto it quick enough. The bats were freaking murder.

It was cool to have different weapons. However, at the same time, it was kind of obnoxious, as I had to aim everything correctly. The graphcs are good, though. If you have a lot of patience, check this thing out! It's a doozy!

[Call of 'Doody']

I didn't think this had anything to do with the "Call Of Duty" game. Heh, it looks like doody. I appreciate you trying to make something original. I don't know why this appeared on my playlist or whatever it is you call it. I was in no way expecting this. I am reminded of a cartoon here about a clown named "Doody".

What annoyed me is that I wasn't able to get any hits at all. It was strange how I thought I was so close to doing it. Anyway, the graphics are surprisingly good. It's a pretty weird game once you think about it. I guess the bit about you being randomly electricuted made it look like that.

[Mr Pig's Great Escape]

It looks like this time with the competition there isn't much of a theme. At least there isn't one that I understand. I think this is an okay game. What annoys me about it is how hard it gets when you get to the rising saw. I've tried everything and nothing works! It's weird how I was tricked into thinking it was easier at first.

I don't even know what happens when I touch that chicken. I think it's a pretty interesting world you've created. It starts out mundane, but then just has a giant saw. Then again, I guess you would have saws on a farm. Just not ones that float up and down.

PXLFLX responds:

Yea, no real theme but to make a complete game in the time provided. Try slowing down and jumping under the saw when it's up high, or wait until it's low and double jump (hit z twice) over it. I'll warn you thou, it gets a lot harder.

[Persist]

This was really weird, because of how I had no idea what was going on. I didn't know when something was a cutscene, but it was easy to tell after awhile. I think the weirdest thing here is how it's part of two competitions! I didn't even know that was allowed! I appreciate this game for being unique. I thought it was too easy with how the water didn't hurt you at first.

In fact, I thought you couldn't be killed by anything, even the spikes. It's interesting how you later lose your ability to swim or whatever. You can't even TOUCH water anymore! It has very creepy atmosphere, which makes it effective. While some of the strangness takes away its enjoyment, it's still not bad.

[Lahey Soundboard]

I am sad to say that I really have no idea what this character is from. I'm usually so good about soundboards. Anyway, it sure has been a long time since I've reviewed or even seen one. I think this is a well done soundboard. People who are fans of this guy should be able to associate. It's amazing how many things you can do with one word.

Of course, most curse words are like that, especially the f-word. I like this depiction of him. Did you draw that yourself? Yes, I do in fact still go to a certain website where I found out about this. It's fun to just listen to them all at once.

UsedCarMan responds:

He's Jim Lahey from The Trailer Park Boys, an amazing canadian TV show. Check it out, its great.

[Geneva Convection]

I guess I am just used to seeing more detailed stuff from you. I mean, this actually was good in its details, but it didn't seem to be worth it to understand it. I do appreciate you looking for something new. It's amazing how we're having this dare over Pico Day. The music was quite good and seemed to set the tune. I don't know much about the real geneva convention.

It just seemed like there wasn't much I could do here. I'm used to playing games from you that have a more clear understanding of how to play it. The directions should really not be that complicated for a game made only in two days. Hey, stuff exploded for no reason! I just don't have the time to be interested in this.

[project flup]

You know, I really should realize by now that when everything is a secret medal, it isn't that hard to get it. Yeah, I'm still not going to tell anyone how I did it. You should be able to figure it out on your own. I thought this was kind of a weak entry for Pico Day 2013. I thought the words used in this were maybe backwards, as they were so strange.

They are not. I can tell that this reckoned back to the days of simpler games. With that in mind, it wasn't very well detailed, although it was nice to have a game where it was pretty easy to understand. I don't even know if I could go to the shop or anything. Flup is a pretty funny word.

[COLORUS]

CyberDevil is the only person I see here. It makes sense, as he's one of the most accomplished people on this website. He even has more reviews than me, lol. Anyway, I really didn't care that much for this. I do think that it was interesting to experiment with this theme. I could have sworn that I pressed the right letters, but I lost.

I can't say that this was too easy, as it wasn't. The music wasn't bad. I don't really understand what the whole thing was with how I was warned about it. I guess it was intended to be some kind of gimmick. Congradulations on being featred in Ludum Dare 26.

[Mono Caves]

I admit that I wasn't into this game at all. I found it nearly impossible to beat the level as I couldn't find a means of defense. I am so glad that there is one after all. You know how to create an interesting world with crazy things going on. It was interesting to see the harder enemies show up time after time. I kept thinking each new one was a boss.

The graphics were fairly good in this. I just appreciate how good the sounds are. It gives you the sense of being in this boxed area with these monsters. I really don't know what's going on, but I like ths. If this had been on Ludum Dare 26, I would have called it the best in the series!