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[Dangerous Dungeons]

Some good ideas

The strongest part of this is probably the graphics. Everything seems to be in high order and it's nice to see so many Stencyl works. What's also cool is how you get a lot of mobility to go around and do whatever you want. Congradulations on winning the Summer Game Jam 2011 contest! What is annoying, however, is the level with all of those spears. It just seems like even the slightest touch will end your life.

Everything is still detailed well, but keep in mind that this is a game that requires patience. It's good that everything is in such an organized manner. The music isn't that memorable, but it's alright. I wish there were some enemies that I could actively defeat by jumping on their heads or something. You've certainly created an interesting world.

AdventureIslands responds:

The game was originally supposed to have enemies and ability to throw knifes to hurt them and to activate switches, but I was still learning how to use Stencyl and I scrapped most of the ideas I had in my mind. I intend to bring lots if not all of the unused ideas I had for the sequel, including the knife throwing, climbing and, surprise: swimming!

I'm glad people like my graphics, they are my first art for an actual game and I am proud of them. I intend to make the sequel even better looking.

[Rack Em Willie Soundboard]

Not familiar

I have never heard of this person before, and there isn't that much information on him that I can find. I still have to give you credit for creating something that's organized. The weird thing is that everything is so random. I'm going to share a secret with you I don't think I've ever told anyone else. You ready? Usually, with these soundboards, I simply click as many of these sounds at one time so I can listen to them all at once to review it.

Apart from being fun, it makes it shorter to review. I suggest you perhaps put some backgrounds and more colors in. I know it's just a soundboard, but it would make it appear a lot better. It's hard to judge something when you're so unfamiliar with it. It's also weird how this has nearly 50K views and only 5 reviews!

[Hectris]

Quite different

What was interesting about this game was that you really could use only the blocks you wanted to. Of course, that also meant that it took a long time for them to be created. What's also neat is how you managed to create such good graphics. It's hard to judge this because the gameplay is so different. It's certainly something that I would recommend because of how, well, original it is. The music is nice and sets off the tone well.

It's a bit annoying with how they all have to be in the same row. I'm just so used to games where you can get rid of them all in one time. It's the kind of game you need to play a couple times to truly understand and appreciate it. It's a rather simple looking game, but still interesting to play. Congradulations on your high score.

[Reincarnation: TFHH]

The best!

This is my favorite entry in the "Reincarnation" series, if only because it was the one I got ahead to the most. It's great to see how there are so many of these little details that you have to look at. Many times, you get medals for checking everything out! Oddly enough, this has yet to even have medals show up on its page. I just love this demon because he talks so fantastically I have to listen to all of his speeches.

Another thing I found cool was the high number of voices in this. Every single person had a different voice! The only thing with this game that I am not good with is combining stuff. I was wondering why it did not have the word "Reincarnation" in its title. It's so great that so many talented people come together to work on something so good. It's one of, if not the, best point and click adventure I've ever played here.

[RoboJesus: Kill Tests]

How nice

You're usually known for making shooting games, but this was a nice change of pace. It probably helps that there are simply so many ways to kill this guy! There were a few complaints, with how there could have been some music. Everything is still nicely detailed, though. I would have to say that my favorite would be "Breaking Bad". It's pretty sweet to see RoboJesus grow so many different limbs.

The artwork was good and it seemed very faithful to the Madness series. It's the kind of thing you can go all day on, though more because of its design. I love how you made everything a secret medal. Simple stuff like this is good and it shows you put a nice amount of effort into it. While there was no music, the sounds were nice.

[Madness: Premeditation]

Quite different

What I found weird about this was that it truly was unlike any other Madness game I had ever played. Hey, you weren't that late from submitting this on Madness Day! This is a decent entry because it offers a very different way of playing a Madness game. I guess I am just disappointed because I am normally not into games like this. It has to be the first Madness puzzle game I have ever played! What was also weird was how the heads looked a little too big in this.

I guess it was supposed to give it a more cartoonish look, but it wasn't that bad. It's great that you used such good music. Gee, Madness tributes and flashes have probably given us some of the best music that's ever come to the portal! The graphics are good and the characters move well, but it's still the kind of game that will take awhile to get used to.

[HTF Easter Smoochie]

Where have you gone?!

MondoMiniShows is one of the greatest flash animators of all time! I guess having a couple of their works here is better than nothing. As this is a site featuring games or interactive works, it's probably the most appropriate place to put it. It's just wonderful to see this gorgeous animation. It's amazing at how creative and ridiculous these deaths are. For the "Yummy" part, I thought he was just going to choke on the eggs.

You were far too creative for anything like that! It's amazing how much harm you can do to a Tamagotchi like character by just giving it eggs. Toothy should have realized from the bad smell that egg was going to be bad. At least that one was the least graphic death (if he even did die). While it isn't Easter, I wish you a good one!

[Duty Hill]

Not a bad game

What I liked about this game was how there seemed to be some really weird graphics in it. I mean, everything looked bulgy. It was just way too silly looking not to enjoy. This was great because I had so much fun gunning these suckers done over and over. It did run into problems when it seemed like there were way too many of them! I thought my overall problems would be solved if I simply got the bigger gun!

It's nice to hear this suiting music. What's also cool is how you really get the sense of being in a war zone or simply an adventure. You could have used some better designs and variants for the enemies. Just make them look detailed, but I will give you props for the background. At least I got some kind of medal.

[Battlefield]

I'm having mixed emotions

I can understand why people are divided about this. It's hard to tell if the good outweighs the bad. The thing that I found weird was that it actually was an interesting idea, but it wasn't done that well. You have played so many defense games it was interesting to be able to play a different game where the scenario was reversed. I do, however, have to admit that the animation wasn't that good. Everything doesn't look well detailed.

The sound is good. I especially like the little tinking noises made whenever the people are attacking the castle with their swords. It seems like it really has the potential for something much better, but it doesn't utilize what it has well. I am glad that you at least tried to make something unique. It's cool to see how you gradually destroy the tower.

[Gyossait]

Freaky game!

This is pretty much the perfect Halloween game to play because it's so scary! It's kind of like "Eraserhead" in that it's scary how it makes no sense at all. The only thing I found annoying was the noise you made when you respawned. It was cool how your dead bodies were kept around! It's also cool how you can not only block attacks, but also deflect them to kill the enemy. I wish I had some idea what this thing was supposed to be.

Judging from the cutscene, I wasn't even sure if it was a game. The author's comments will clear it up for me as much as anything, I guess. I really love the nice colors and graphics used. It's hard to tell how to advance, because I really don't where I'm going! Congradulations on making the most surrealist Halloween game I've ever played!