Ericho's game Reviews on Newgrounds

[Clock Hunt]

Harder than I thought

I thought that with all these medals, it was going to be a really easy game. This is actually a lot harder than it looks, which I have to give you credit for. It is just amazing how these fruits can cause so much damage to you. The graphics are as good as any other game that is similar to "Duck Hunt". It makes me think there should be a "Duck Hunt" collection here. I love how the sounds are decent and it's so satisfying to shoot these clocks.

It's the kind of game that's hard to do with a laptop. A more flexible mouse seems to make more sense with this game. It's always nice to get upgrades, because it can be a pain when you have to reload. I never thought a game like that could be really challenging, but it was because you were damaged if so much as one of those guys escaped. Happy Clock Day 2011!

thinking-man responds:

Happy clock day to you too!

[Infestor]

Lots of fun!

I like this game a lot, because you really have control over what you are doing. I was expecting the people to kill you if you came to close. It's nice to know how dumb these people are. When I saw the cutscenes, I actually had no idea that I was going to be the virus in this. It's great to see such a wonderfully animated area given how it's all done with sprites. The resolution still manages to look great and the designs are good too.

I like the little sounds you make when you jump. It is really the kind of game where you go and explore the world around you. It might not be that big, but it's definitley worth trying. Sometimes I forget to press the "C" button to release myself to get higher when the man can't. These people are so clueless it's nice to cause their extinction.

[Goooaaal Legends (Soccer)]

Pretty basic

I am not a fan of soccer (or football, whatever you choose to call this) although I did play pretty well on a team in high school (in gym class, not an official team obviously). The graphics were decent in this. Everything seemed to be pretty well organized. I did find it a bit strange how the players were just mashed up with whatever was coming out next. At least there was a pretty clear view of playing it. It is a pity I am not that good at it.

Avoiding the other players is fairly easy, so it's the goal that really sets me off. It's hard to tell where the ball is going in terms of angle. It is still a fairly nice little game and people who are good at this sort of thing should enjoy it. There isn't much of an attempt to be flashy or anything because it doesn't need to be flashy. Simple things can be good.

[escape high school]

Could be worse

I was thinking I would enjoy this because of how cheesy it was, but it didn't go like I expected. The best thing to do is probably work on your lines and curves. Nothing in this looked that well drawn. I am not a fan of point 'n click adventure games to begin with, so it was hard to have fun with. I think there is a glitch where you are supposed to go to the back of the class and then the game freezes. It was kind of funny to make the screen "Game Over" all the time.

I have no idea how to even beat this game. I suggest you simply stay in school as long as you can. Well, I guess I have to give you credit for having a pretty good moral in your game. There needs to be a lot more shading and an actual background. The voices were kind of too silly to enjoy, and there isn't all that much that happens.

[Zombie Exterminator]

Pretty fun game!

I can't believe there was a game by you guys that I missed that got a really high score. While this didn't win any awards, it's still awesome all the same. The coolest thing was how all you had to do was do some cutting to make it work. Don't get cocky, this game gets harder the more it goes on. You would be surprised at how precise you have to be with the timing on some of these levels. It's always great to kill zombies.

The music was pretty funny because it gave off a sense of goofiness in something zombie-related. Of course, this wasn't something to be taken seriously given how the zombies act. They just stand there looking stupid. It's great to see everything rolling around killing these dudes. If only I could destroy their bodies more.

[Frantic Frigates]

Awesome!

This is why I always try to review games by you guys. This is fantastic because it's mostly a game that plays itself. It still doesn't try to be too easy or anything as there are a lot of enemies. All of the detail is so nicely done, and there's especially a sense of adorableness even as you're blowing up pirate ships. It's mostly a manner of being able to control the boat that you have as the ships fire at the enemies by themselves. Dodging is everything in this game.

For the bosses, it's best to really keep your distance from them. While this doesn't have medals, it was still cool to get achievements. You have one of the coolest helmets in your intro. With all the money you get, there are plenty of oppurtunies to start over with better improved weaponry. The music is also nice and gives off a good authentic feeling of being on the high seas. This is easily one of your best.

[Cave Flying Witch]

Pretty typical

I have played games like this before and there doesn't seem to be that much that stands out. It does, however, still manage to have some of the enjoyability of games like this. I suggest you make it more detailed. You could put some more details in the background instead of just the same things and obstacles. The witch could also be better designed. I just didn't see how a cave fitted a witch that much. It is still a pretty good effort.

The music gives off a pretty good sense of action. After awhile, you do kind of realize you are just punching the same button and getting the same result over and over. Word of advice, it's nearly impossible to get above those things. I am glad you can just keep your finger on the mouse to get higher. It gets harder than you would think.

kcnh responds:

Thank you for your review Ericho. :)

[YouFindYourselfInARoom]

Nice anti-game

I think you have to put all caps in this if you want to progress. Then again, I don't think progressing is even the point of this submission. What was interesting was how it didn't frustrate me that much. I mean, I even got the sense that I was causing the computer as much annoyance as it was causing me! It sure is dumb how it can't answer any simple questions. The music is good and it's the kind you would use for any game like this.

If Andy Warhol made video games, he would make ones like this. I never cared for any games that were made in this format. After awhile, I can't really play because I put in so many things it blocks out stuff that gives me hints. You guys certainly succeeded in making something that would be unwinnable. I wonder if anyone's beaten it?