Ericho's game Reviews on Newgrounds

[Allout]

Not really for me

I have to give you credit for coming up with a game that's pretty interesting. The only problem is that I am simply no good at this kind of game. It is fairly unique, but it's hard to enjoy it when it's so incomprehensible. I think the graphics in this reminded me of the stuff by Dave (of "Retarded Animal Babies"). It was interesting how the character's design contrasted with the playing game. At least you have the oppurtunity to sell your soul.

I hope other people are at least able to beat this game. I guess I could suggest that you put some more detail into it. This is kind of like sudoku, in that some people will have tons of fun with it, but others won't be able to advance. The sounds are alright, I suppose. I could go on all day trying to fight the right combinations.

[R-type super version DEMO]

Not that bad!

When I first saw the blank background on the title screen, it didn't look like it would be that good. While not particularly good, it's at least playable. The best part was how you had so much mobility and were able to easily shoot the enemies down. I think there might be something wrong with the audio because it seems out of sync. For a demo, this actually wasn't that bad. Demos can be good if you really put time and effort into them.

I suggest you not make the main ship so small. There could have also been more detail in the background with perhaps some stars. I don't know why Patrick and Spongebob appear there, but they're still cool. Their sprites are actually really well done, just to bring that up. You could maybe also make a wider variety of villians.

metroidfannumber1 responds:

THANK YOU! jeeze, i thought it was impossible to get a little positive reinforcement here in newgrounds. okay, the ship being small is a bit odd and it could use some background i guess. as for spongebob and patrick... can't quite explain that one.

[Build a Beard! 2.0]

Pretty unique

I haven't played that many games that feature you making a beard for yourself like that. It's still not bad because you get a sense of creativity, particulary with how the stubbles are drawn. Seriously, those things look like something from Solitaire. You don't even have to make a beard for this guy, just put the stuff on his head. My main problem is that it does seem like it has too many pieces. I guess that does give you more options, though.

Another good feature was how you made the glasses/face/etc. changeable. You could use some more work on the actual appearance of the artwork. Some of the shapes do seem a bit out of whack. I just now noticed that there's also a background feature to it! Then again, you may want to have more of a background than just a single color.

[Secretnet]

Should please fans

I am sorry to say that I am not a fan of these kinds of games. I guess I just never got used to one as I never played one on an official console. I still believe that for people who do like this sort of thing, it should please them. The best part was how I was able to advance to at least 7% and I don't even know how I did it! I guess it's the kind of game you just have to mess with. I never thought of it like that before, but I guess it is technically a point 'n click game.

You could have made it better by having more sound. Then again, all of the sounds are authentic, so it might not have been as effective if you did it like that. It seems to actually be a pretty good representation of how something like that would turn out. Granted, I know little about the topic, but I know my way around the world. The background is pretty good too.

[Sleepy Stu's Adventure]

He doesn't seem that sleepy

This is yet ANOTHER great game from mofunzone and I am glad you guys have so much of your stuff on this website. The music is nicely done because it gives you a true sense of peace. That might sound odd when you're dealing with a game where you can be killed by spikes. I still think that it fits the atmosphere pretty well overall. The coolest thing was easily how you could walk on air. You would think the game would be a piece of cake with an ability like that.

The designs aren't that complicated, but they're still very well done. I just love the sense that you have true control over your environment. If you get stuck, you really just have to realize the platforms are built for you to use your levitation. The atmosphere seems to create one of autumn, which is coming near. Moral paths always make a game more meaningful, too.

[Murloc RPG 2: Episode 1]

It never ends!

Dude, this may in fact be the best graphics I have ever seen in a game on this website! I am becoming more and more of a fan of RPGs all the time! It is simply amazing how you have this fantastic world for you to go around and interact with everybody. The designs of the creatures are amazingly imaginative and flawless. It took me awhile to understand how to move. Now I realize all I have to do is simply press the arrow keys.

It feels just like "World Of Warcraft". Granted, I have never played that game so I do not know if the gameplay is that similar, but I have definitley seen videos of its graphics. This manages to be a great masterpiece in its own right of course. There's not too much or too little action going on. It's just a rip roaring good time as you play a creature exploring the detailed world around him. And I thought the first one was good!

[Fodo!]

What is this?!

I can't really say it was that good or bad because it was just so weird. I thought maybe the human was supposed to be eaten or something but he just fell down whenever I lifted him up. Then he reappeared later for no reason, what? Anyway, I still have to give you credit for coming up with something really colorful. The vibrant colors of this game stick out so well and are nicely detailed. The music is also cheery, about as fitting for the atmosphere as anything else.

The best level is the one where you control the volcano and it hits the doughnut like that. I like how the arrows let you move all around the planet. It's far to feel antagonistic for those doughnuts when they're so cute looking! Maybe everyone should just eat them. You are given a nice view of everything that you have dominion over.

[Dirk Valentine]

Great as always

This was really cool to play because it was still an original concept for you guys to mess with. Although the graphics are similar, no two games you have ever made are the same! I especially love how half of these guys do the Wilhelm scream when you hit them. It's a little hard to figure out at times, but still nicely done. The music is also good and sets off a good tone of wanting to accomplish something. I love to see the weapon just bounce everywhere.

I didn't realize that you could get some of those medals just by aiming your weapon at it! For the record, no, I am not referring to the kind of game medals a person would usually think of. Steampunk has given us some great settings. I like how smoothly everything moves, particulary with how everyone seems to be just flopping around. It's another great game from Nitrome!

[Kingdom in the Clouds]

Nice little game

I find it interesting how this is just so playful. Probably the thing that weighs it down is that I do wish you could have more of a sense of adventure to the game. You appear to be on the same screen the whole time. Then again, at least it's not something I have to really think about. There's nothing more satisfying than getting a secret medal without even trying! No, I am of course not going to tell anyone how I got it.

Everything is so simple in this game, but so enjoyable. It just has a cute feeling to it, especially when the enemies are little clouds. Maybe this will be a lesson in child rearing. I like the notion of everything being presented in a clear cut manner. I will admit that it can be hard to understand how to play the game at times. At least you are strong and agile.