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[Newgrounds: Retaliation]

Those arenas!

This was a very interesting game to play because the graphics were done very well. It seemed like you really knew where you could go in your enivronment. The only downside is that the controls are a bit annoying. I can get used to them, but it becomes frustrating when I know I'm firing right next to some guys, but I guess I'm too close. It's still creative with all the environments Pico is in. I wanted to also say that this is the first Pico flash for 2011 I have reviewed today!

It also managed to be the first game on the front page and with medals! The music was decent and fits the urban mode of the game. It looks like we have a good enough logo for Pico Day this year as well. You just need to work on controls and not make it so hard to fire as it seems to be more precise than some games. At least it's fun destroying the enemies!

Torrunt responds:

I've added shooting someone while they're right next to you of my list of bugs and stuff to do. Hopefully that should be in the upcoming patch along with other fixes and tweaks.

[Mir & Ror]

Not bad, in fact I like it!

This was a good game because it was made with a fairly good amount of spirit. What was also neat was how cute the sounds and everything else really was. It was fun to just watch these little critters plop around the screen going from one place to another. While a bit difficult, it's of course something that you have to learn to get used to. It is not the most detailed game, but it doesn't have to be to be playable. The coolest thing was learning how each character's limitations helped you.

I don't know what these guys are supposed to be, but they're pretty cute. These guys kind of look like the claymation dudes from "Gumby". The music is also fairly cheery as well. It was interesting to throw in a level editor as well as custom made levels by users. It was also nice to have something to collect in the game.

Kenney responds:

Hah yeah, they DO look like Gumby characters :) Thanks for your review!

[Mummy Defence]

Nice little game

This was a pretty interesting game to play mostly because the graphics are good. The only problem is that it can get confusing on how you're supposed to build everything. I think you're originally just going to send the guys after you and the towers you build are more extra things. The best thing is how the graphics move so clearly in this game. It's stuff like this that makes freeworldgroup impressive. It's a bit of a headstratcher when you're the only one credited with it.

I also like it how the characters just seem to plop around the screen. You really have to be wise with your spending, because pyramids are quite expensive. There's also a good amount of detail into the background. Now I can't tell if the defense word is spelled with a "C" or "S". It was funny to see the little bullets fly out of the characters' bodies.

[Pendulumeca]

Good for something quick

This game definitley had fun parts to it, but its main fault was that there was fairly little detail in it. I would have liked it if it was more than just the same set of gray blocks over and over. I still have to praise it because the sound effects are good. I also think it's cool how this game just seems to go on forever. I have not yet gotten past the first level but I wouldn't be surprised if you were pulling one on me. I don't see why people would consider this stolen.

I mean, it has a fairly small number of views so it can't be that popular. I wish I could understand what the title means. It's interesting for a quick play but probably not the most addictive thing out there. At least you get some happy feelings swinging around. It feels that people should be making more swing games.

[Helipopter]

How does it start?

There must have been some glitch or something because it automatically took me to Level 9 at first. I am glad it did not start off being that hard. The best thing about this was the graphics. The plane itself seemed to have this really impressive design with how CGI it looked. In fact, even when the plane crashed and burned, it was actually cool to watch! My biggest gripe is that you could have put in a background.

There isn't a lot of space to go around when there are so many other obstacles around. At least the obstacles have different degrees of danger. It was nice how you could select any level you wanted to go on your own pace. I should have read the title better to understand the gameplay. The controls are pretty easy.

[LeetStreet Boys]

Not bad

I didn't even know this was a game at first. Judging from the title, it seemed like it was going to be a regular cartoon. This was still pretty fun to play because it is fairly harder than it looks and you do have to memorize every single thing that goes on. What I did not like was that the animation you showed didn't look that good. I have no idea if this is based on an anime or some cartoon but the quality coudl have been higher. At least you seemed to have a good sense of spirit.

What I also liked was how there was a difference between "Almost" and "Miss". There could have also been perhaps some more detail in the background. I am not a big fan of this music but it's alright. Next time I suggest probably having slicker artwork, but then again I'm not a fan of games like this anyway. It's impressive you've managed to make so many games.

[Urban Wars]

Wild game!

This was a really cool game because I just had no idea what was even going on! There were so many enemies that were coming on and off the screen. As usual, it was great to see a bunch of medals show up when you are first playing it. What's also sweet is how all of the characters and enemies have unique designs. It just goes to show how much effort you put into the design and everything. It's too bad you see them turn into ghosts implying they're getting killed.

I just had no idea that a game seeming so simple was going to be so elaborate. It's the kind of thing you really have to train for to get all the medals. I love all the little things are everywhere like the use of the buttons for the gangsters and policemen to arrive. Be sure to wait for the right time to release the mama. I am glad to be a fan of gamezhero.

[Spike - A Love Story]

Wha???

This has got to be one of the weirdest games I have ever played. I have no understanding of why it appears to be the same guy coming over and over. Well, enemies in most games look the same anyway. My computer seemed to have some glitch because it pressed down even when I didn't press the spacebar. I was completely dumbfounded when I was fired the first time. Seeing as how the preview icon showed a guy, I thought I was going to be controlling him!

It was hard to tell what was a cut scene and what was actual gameplay. Congrats on making an incomprehensible game. I can't really dislike it, because the graphics and sound and everything else were done well. I don't even know how many times you have to miss to even get fired in the first place! It takes a twisted mind to make this, friend.

[Magi: The Fallen World]

Different for an RPG

It does not help that I am not a fan of RPG's to begin with, but this just came off as confusing to me. For people who are fans, you really should check it out because it does have some original stuff. The CGI is well, it can look kind of silly, but isn't terrible. It's a game where you really do not know what to expect. The voicework is fairly well done too. The music seems like typical RPG music, which I do not have a problem with.

There is a good amount of detail in the aspects of the games. I like it how when you move on a tile, you seem to just go onto a new level. It was a bit hard to keep up with all the stuff you have to buy and exchange. What works is that it has a good adventerous feel to it. While not my kind of thing, I like the ambition you show.

[Evito Ball]

Quite difficult

It was weird because the first two levels were ones that I only had to press one button once to get past. Everything was just so complicated after that! This was still playable because it has an interesting idea. I am not sure if the kinds of ground makes a difference on the levels of how the ball goes. It certainly was the best way to make a golf game look like a video game. In fact, I envisioned a golf game like this myself once only in real life (without the lasers, though).

The music is decent and gives off a bit of a sense of wonder. What was also cool was that the graphics were nice even if there was not the most detail. I guess I'm only mad because it was just so easy for me to go overpar. More skilled gamers should have more fun with this. I wish I understand what the title meant.