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[Sift Heads World : Act 2]

Very nice!

I was a little disappointed to find out that this was not an action game, but a point and click one. Still, you definitley deserve tons of credit for having some of the best graphics I have ever seen in one of these games! It just goes to show you that sticks will always be a part of cartoon art. I just find it so funny to see a stick figure with breasts. The cut scenes by themselves were great and I would have been satisfied if it was not even a game at all. I adore all of the action and all the little details in this.

[Take a Walk.]

You said English in the author's comments

I loved this game because it was just so gosh darn beautiful. It is not trying to be a game, it is a work of art, part of something you would put in an art gallery. The only downside is that the gameplay is just very strange, as you progress very slowly. I love the original use of designs, but this would need some more explanation as to what is going on. There were still tons of cool things, like being able to walk backwards while blurring. I love surrealism and it is great that you tried to put true art into something that relies on it so much.

[elacsy]

Has it ups and downs

I admit that this has some very unique graphics and I had little idea what was going to happen next. It was however, really, dang hard especially with the blue balls that exploded into more blue balls. I was impressed at the unique designs of all of the ships, though. As you were the red plane, you really stood out so it was easy to tell where you were at least. It is also one of the longest games I have played in awhile (I mean that in terms of its file design). I now realize just how important it is to push the "C" button.

[Numz]

Sweet game!

I love this game because it is one of the coolest I have ever played here! It is so bloody addictive and I knew just from the preview that it was going to be something adorable! I loved the graphics and how there was so much work put into every single pixel! The music was really cheerful and fit the theme perfectly. Some levels are harder than others, so it works great as a puzzle game. It has such a simpe layout yet it manages to really make you think, in addition to being extremely creative.

[Draw Ball 2]

Just as good!

It is always great to see followups that have every bit of what made the original so good. I think it helps that the music is great and there is little concern about sounds or anything. It did get a little annoying at times as you had to get a certain grade to pass. Hey, I am the guy who just passed my earlier class yesterday with a "C"! Anyway, the graphics are decent because they are so simple they do not need anything extra for them. I love just seeing how the ball rolls and how the strategy works out.

[Brink Of Alienation III]

It is getting better

I thought this was the best in the series so far, because it gave you a lot of room to move around and shoot things. I think the enemy designs are also getting good. I think it would have been better if the graphics were still a bit better, like showing the bullets when they hit a monster. I had no idea I had beaten the big one when it told me to run. I especially like the artwork that you get to see when you are done with a level. The sounds are pretty good too, and are what you would expect to hear of monsters being killed.

[Brink of Alienation 2]

Fairly enjoyable

The best thing about this is how it does not let up at all and has a surprisingly nice amount of unique designs. The weakest part is that the graphics are a little shoddy. I could just learn that was part of the style and enjoy it anyway. I think the jumping button was not good, as I could not even jump off the spikes in an organized matter. It reminded me of "The Empire Strikes Back" with the ice planet and everything. It is fun to play, especially with how you get some breather moments during the cut scenes, however short.

[Mars Patrol]

Best of this year

Congradulations to you for having the highest ranked flash of the year 2002! I really liked this, because of how cool it was to move with the arrow keys so easily. Some of the enemies were annoying, and it could have used some more detail. Another thing that bugged me was that there was no music, which is something I always look for in submissions. It is still good for a quick play, as the design is simple, yet enjoyable. How ironic the highest rated submission of this year did not get a reward or that many views or reviews.

[Motel 66 Lifeguard Larry]

Pretty enjoyable

I think I may in fact like this a little more than your later one simply because it was a bit easier. It seems to me that you were heavily inspired by Joe Cartoon. I use the fact that the drowning fat boy looks like he is going to explode or something, as evidence. The music and overall designs are really authentic. I guess I am just not a guy who likes these kinds of games but it is interesting to see you experimenting with different styles. I am glad there were so many people working on this.

[The Illusionist's Dream]

Great game!

This is easily the most innovative game I have played in a very long time. I just loved how awesome the animation was and how it really deviates from anything that you (SeethingSwarm) have ever done before! I think my favorite animal to turn into would be the monkey. I just love how that little creature can jump so amazingly high. I love the overall surrealism and it reminds me of "Alice In Wonderland" probably because of the white rabbits. The designs are just gorgeous to look at.