Ericho's game Reviews on Newgrounds

[Absorption]

Very interesting game!

It's great when people come and make original games like this. The artwork reminded me of the stuff by the guys at "Cyaniade And Happiness". It's especially cool to see how well you plop everywhere. Level 13 is the one which I simply can not beat. I also love the designs of the enemies. It's weird how they are just walking around there waiting for you to jump on their heads, maybe it's something with their lack of eyes?

It's a great game because you can figure out different ways to solve it. It's not often you make a platformer and a puzzle game in one. It gives you a sense of being in a unique game. I especially love the way the teleporters work. It's just so fun to teleport from one spot to another and just keep on floating as there's no time limit.

[Robichai]

Stencyl is nice!

This is a game that is fun because of how simple it is. The graphics are really nicely done in this, especially with how well everything moves. It's just kind of a handicap when you can't jump. There could have been more enemies, but the ones that were there were pretty annoying. I like how everything is presented in such an amazingly clear manner. All the graphics are extremely straight and give off a great sense of organization.

The music is also good and sets the mood well. I like how it doesn't get too graphic with the robot deaths. Of course, this is in such a cute place, it's hard to even think about death. I was a bit confused as to what to do on the opening scene, but then it told me how to advance into the game. It's fun just to see those things go up and down.

[Blackheist]

What a strange game

This game is really worth checking out if only because of how ridiculous it is. I was afraid that I would not be able to shoot the bigger robots. I actually succeeded in it. It was also great how the robots seemed to sort of move around the screen and not going directly at you, or at least stay following you. It's cool how you had some pretty unique designs for the enemies. Some of them looked like these weird sponge things.

There isn't a lot of detail, but it still delivers what it needs to. I especially like a game that is so mindless and just requires you to keep on blasting these guys! My high score is 60,250. I would have gotten a higher rating but the medal actually popped up and blocked the part where I was so I was vulnerable thanks to it! Nice use of Stencyl too.

[Melee Man]

Mostly nicely done

I have to give you credit for having such nicely made graphics on every level. I'm starting to notice how these flixel games are like. This is one that I unfortunately am not very good on. The worst part is easily jumping. I have had trouble with this before so I guess I just need to hang onto the jump button more. The music is pretty good and gives off a decent tone. What I also like is how there's a lot of level to go and look around.

It's interesting to see what obstacles will come up next. I guess this doesn't mean much, but happy Halloween! I guess really any fantasy character could go with that, given that cosplay are just more elaborate costumes. I like how I can bounce on the guys, but of course I rather shoot them. Thank you for having a medal after every level.

TheVillageBlacksmith responds:

This isn't a Flixel game, but thank you for your feedback. :)

[Zed]

Good game

The best thing about this game are easily the graphics. Everything looks pretty CGI and bulgy even though it was made in Flash. The side scrolling doesn't take away any of the good aspects, though. What I did find weird was how I was unable to jump high enough to reach some of the powerups at times. At least I had fun playing it. It would have also been better if there was a way of defeating the enemies.

Of course, the good outweighs the bad and I especially like how fast you move and how high you jump. Zed looks like this giant ant in a blue spacesuit, kind of like Earthworm Jim. I enjoy how everything is presented in a fairly understandable manner. I'm glad you don't have to collect everything to advance to the next level. It's also great that you rematerialize back where you died immediately.

[Detonator]

I had fun with this

The best thing about this is easily how Walter screams when he falls down. It's just great to see a character with no mouth sound so silly. This is a fairly hard game and I think I am just not good with these controls. I have found out that it works best if you advance to another spot immediately that doesn't have a bomb on it. It's not that they explode fast, they just seem to make you immobile! I love how this guy also twirls around as he dies!

The sounds are great and I get a really good sense I'm in a crazy world. The color effects and overall graphics are nice too. I wish I could figure out what Walter is. He looks like one of those soda mascots that's been long forgotten. Be sure to pace yourself well with this, because if you go too fast, it will literally blow up in your face!

[Abandon Tomorrow]

That was fairly odd again

This is a very different game submitted to this portal. The character designs are easily the best things about this. I also think the graphics all around are really good. The funniest thing was that the robotic voice seemed to frequently malfunction and it was actually really entertaining when you heard its jumbled voice try to tell you something. My main complaint is that it does seem like it's a bit too, well, strange. There are just so many weird aspects going on it's hard to tell what's going on.

I guess it just came off as too odd. Of course, I love odd stuff so if you want to play something quite macabre, then by all means check this out! It seems like you really went out to create your own nonsensical world. It could use some music, but the overall design is impressive and the gameplay at least isn't that confusing. I like how it's just the mouse you use for control.

ZEROstudio responds:

Thank you very much, this was my first game i made.

[Balls in Space]

As good as it gets!

I'm surprised this isn't more well known! This is among the best games mofunzone has ever worked on! It is so addictive simply because it's so freaking adorable! You play this little white blob who plops around everywhere jumping on the heads of enemies. This is similar to Mario but the way the villians die and disappear is still quite original. I also love how the entire level is on one screen so you can really get the big picture and the best part is the ninja powerup.

Even the sounds are cute! I love the sounds the blob makes when he jumps on the ground or when he steps on an enemy or really anything he ever does! Everything in this just moves so fluidly. It gives off a great sense of being in a fun and unique world with different levels and obstacles. I admit that sometimes when facing off against an enemy, I forget that I can shoot.

[TGF2 Platform Game Demo]

Good for what it is

It's interesting to showcase a different kind of game. The best thing about this is probably how you really know how to let yourself go with this one. I was afraid it was just going to be a game where there was nothing but a yellow square. I was pleasantly surprised to find out it did indeed feature the characters shown on the screen. I will probably not download it, because I have enough downloaded things here already. I just can't do everything.

I still have to give you credit for creating a game that moves quite fluidly. Everything is presented in a fairly clearcut manner. I especially like how the graphics are simplistic and while that isn't necessarily a good thing, it kind of works here. Another demo should probably have some sound to it. Or was there something wrong with my laptop?