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[the Engineer]

Too slow

I was able to play the game, which I think I couldn't do unless I had Flash Player 11. Of course, the game went insanely slow for me. I remember when I downloaded Flash Player 10, and the screen said I had to go and download it, providing a link. I'm guessing you could make this a lot easier by just getting some different quality on the right click. The coolest thing about this was the opening cutscene. It really gave you a sense of being in a story.

In fact, it was so cinematic, I kind of forgot it was a game at first. It's great to see so many people working with you, even though I don't know them. The music is good too and gives off a great sense of being in an industrial war torn world. I knew those robots would be our undoing in the end! The voice acting and other sounds are admirable as well.

[Crypt Raider]

This was rather fun!

This is a very nice game because everything is presented in such a simple manner. That might come off as offensive, but this is very enjoyable. It's always good to have level codes on a game that's so long. It seems like there have been a lot of Indiana Jones themed games like this (well, at least two). What I like is how much mobility you have in this game. You can truly get a sense of being able to move around fast.

It's fun to just watch yourself skidder around. You just have so much freedom as well as a good sense of getting things done fast. It can be a puzzle game, so don't get too cocky with what you're doing. Oh yeah, Dr. Carter was the guy who discovered King Tut's tomb. I'm not going to say his full name, because that would take too long.

[Bug on a Wire]

Needs work

What I really found impressive about this was how good the graphics are. I get a great sense that you guys really went out of your way for a CGI look. Of course, it could have simply been entirely CGI. What I thought was cool was how the green bug did look pretty funny. At the same time, it wans't that well detailed. There didn't seem to be a lot of effort put into shading. It was basically just me doing the same thing over and over.

I'm not even sure if you can die by not hitting the gray pole part. I can't say it's too easy, because I lasted less than a minute. Why, time really seems to slow down for this game. The sound at the ending screen with the mosquito was fairly annoying. I guess this wasn't supposed to be any specific bug, just some green one.

[3 Foot Ninja]

Eh, not terrible

It's too bad this is one of your most popular games here, when I really don't find it that good. What does count is how good the animation is. You really get a good sense of being in a world of ninjas. Bright and vibrant colors are something that I always look for in terms of anything flash related. What I didn't like was that it took too long to defeat the enemies. It just seems like it was just the same routine killing ninjas over and over.

Now, I do have to give you guys credit for putting a good amount of variety in the enemies. No two seemed to be exactly alike! Unfortunately, the gameplay leaves much to be desired. Hopefully, you guys can work on that, although it's certianly been a long time since this was submitted. The sounds were good and authentic.

[Trigger-Treat]

Nice score

I guess it's pretty easy to tell that the ending is different with a score. The worst thing about this is how the same people just keep coming over and over. It didn't help that none of the more powerful weapons didn't seem to work for me. The artwork is decent, this game is just too difficult! You pretty much have to keep on pressing the button to keep it up. There are still some pretty unique designs in some of these characters.

With the first ending, I was expecting him to find out they were just costumes. I guess it really did set up the story I got for the second ending! There could have been some color, but that wasn't really the point. The sounds are authentic and all. I am glad there is more room for you to survive in the house as opposed to outside.

thinking-man responds:

Thanks for the review!

[Bullet Maze]

Crazy!

I guess it doesn't help that bullet games can be extremely difficult for me. I probably only didn't enjoy this that much because it was so hard. It is extremely fast paced and you have to constantly know what you're doing. I guess I have to give it credit for being a game that really makes me work hard. I enjoyed it, at least as long as I was able to play it. The music is good and sets up a good sense of being in a bizarre world.

This is such an interesting idea, and it was executed well. It could have been more detailed, but still definitley worth checking out. If you're able to get really far in this game, then I have the utmost repsect for you. Next time, try to put in some more detail. Of course, that's the least of my worriest in a game as complicated as this!

[Epic Rail]

Very good game!

This reminds me of the "Unstoppable" game I played before here. Unlike that game, I am actually fairly good at this one. What I really like about this game is how you are really able to take your time with how fast you play the game. It can be frustrating when everything's so specific. This works well because you have a lot of oppurtunities to get your stuff started on even without trying in the first place. While the graphics aren't that well detailed, they're still done nicely.

The best thing about this is how you can play it at your own pace. It's interesting to use this perspective, because you get a good view of everything. I am glad this nice little game did not go by unnoticed. The sounds are nice and fairly authentic. It's really fun to play when you start to get the hang of it as it goes on.

[Rocketman]

Quite a bit of fun!

At first I was a tad disappointed because I didn't like it how there was no background. Then, I had a much more fun time playing because of when I got the hang of it. It always helps when you play a game better. What's cool is how you get a red dot to signify what your last launch was, so you realize what you did wrong the first time. It's also cool to have a representation of yourself when you replay parts of the level. The sounds are nice too.

I couldn't help but think of William Shatner when I heard the phrase "Rocketman". The graphics are nicely done in this. Man, what happened to the days when you guys submitted stuff here all the time? It's hard to believe you have fewer than 100 submissions here. At least we can always enjoy the old stuff!

[Smashing!!!]

Interesting indeed

I have just played so many Javanoid games it's hard to find ones that are truly original. This is not to say that I hated this of course. I guess it's just that it doesn't seem that unique. Of course, I still have to say it's quite playable especially when it gets player. It seemed a little slower than other Javanoid games at first. It really gets good when you get the different variety of colored blocks. It's great that people still make games like this.

The graphics are colorful, but it does come off as a bit bland. It's hard to exactly say how, but I just feel that it could have been more detailed. At least it has most of the things that make a game like this good. The best upgrade is easily the one that completely destroys everything else! That sure saves a lot of time to play.

[The Towers of Annoy]

Wow, interesting

I thought it was going to be a game where you climbed up to a tower judging by the name. It really did turn out to be something truly original! What I do have to complain about, is that it is fairly hard to beat. The worst thing would be that there are so many scenarios for you to go around and play the game, but only one to win. Or at least there are very few to win. The other thing I had a problem with was that the graphics were not that good.

It could have also used some music. It still gets a good review because it's unbelievable how hard this can be. You would think something with such an easy design would be too easy to beat. You really did trick us into thinking that this would be a far easier game. Congradulations on your success with these games and getting medals!