Cyberdevil's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Final Fight]

An inspiring piece! Gets me thinking of the eighties, and all the massive action movies of the time. :) And Europe... Final Countdown-like. Really digging the vibe and energy. Great atmosphere.

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[One Hero's Journey]

Feels like I'm playing Pokemon... was what I thought when it first started, but as the adventure moves along it sure morphs from one style to another; from one adventure to the next! Love the vibe, the adventure, the variation, and the overall softness of the sound. Seems like most Pixel audio becomes synonymous with Chiptune, but dampening that Chip a bit makes for a pretty feelgood level of listening...

Nicely put together! It's like a medley of nostalgia, yet all new! Happy Pixel Day!

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ChronoNomad responds:

For some reason your very first comment makes me think: "It's dangerous to go alone! Take this," followed by Professor Oak handing you a Pokéball with a Pikachu inside. Nintendo crossovers FTW!

Totally random references aside, I really appreciate the review, Cyberdevil! I was hoping that this track would be a bit different from most of the other offerings on-hand, and it seems that I wasn't wrong. The only question then is how well it will be received, and I have been nothing short of amazed by the overwhelmingly positive response.

I think the best part of music like this is that it really does feel deeply nostalgic. It scratches that itch for something delightfully old school, while remaining wholly new and unique. So glad that you dropped by, man! Happy Pixel Day to you, too.

~ ChronoNomad

[8bit bEtty - Fall Upon Your Sword]

In the beginning it was like going back to Zelda all over again, but then... evolving into something completely different there! :D A real song, with clever lyrics, melody, energy, a somewhat toned down and hard-to-hear vocaloid song sometimes but... it really flows with the instruments too. Love the melody, but for hearability: think the voice is a bit low.

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[Beachside With You]

Really getting me in the mood for some oldskool platformer games here. :) I'm getting all kinds of nostalgia from this, though can't seem to tie it to any one specific title... it's like Mario and Cave Story and a ton of others all in one. AKA an original piece that just reminds me of so many others.

I love the wavery style, the shimmering piano and just overall so happy, positive, continually shapeshifting melody hererin. Easy listening! Nice work.

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johnfn responds:

thanks! :> i have no idea what my inspirations are any more lol

[IM BACK]

Not bad at all for 20 minutes worth of work. :) Smooth and synthy, though somewhat slow... welcome back!

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Kixen responds:

Any idea on how to calm it back down? But maybe kinda keep momentum? Should I introduce new sounds while taking others away? Idek

[Kirby 64 - Rock Star (Synthwave mix)]

Such a smooth and streamlined track. I don't r4ecognize the theme at all, but it feels like something I could have listened to in a game like F-Zero. Music like you're just raging on, racing on through time... great work.

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Flashburn responds:

its funny because i was thinking actually yesterday I need to do an fzero song already

[CHOW.mp3]

Made as if to be in a Madness animation! Nice. I like the 'chewy' sound it all starts out with too, just perfect for the name.

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Cethic responds:

It's almost as if... I MADE IT FOR MY SHORT.

DUN DUN DUNNNNNN!!!

[Podcast #3: The War of Art]

Resistance... just that word sums it all up so perfectly. First few moments in I felt the revelations seething through, explaining why... pretty much everything about everything about my persona. Such a simple concept, and single dividing line between the commoner and the commercial artist. That it all lies in will more than skill's been clear along time but... resistance. That just put everything into place somehow. Hope to better myself; jump on the right path after this. Become a pro... or more importantly: feel accomplished, no matter which path I pursue. :) Overcome resistance and live free.

This might be that real eye-opening life-changing podcast right here! Great summary; slices of wisdom. All voiced with great clarity that seems to enhance the message even more.

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BenTibbetts responds:

Good to know this was useful for you, cd. Best of luck with your struggle against resistance; remember it's a war, not a battle.

[Butterfingering]

A funky/jazzy/slow and uplifting toon! Feels like something you'd hear on a TV show. Good stuff.

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[Back at the Lighthouse (2015 Demo)]

I really like the lyrics and guitar here, and the vibe overall... feels melancholy but grand, ancient, inspiring, a simple story told in a surprisingly forthcoming way. When it started out I didn't really hear all the words, but either you gain clarity as you go or I get better at hearing. I like the the flow of the words, not all like traditional song, but jumpy and emphasized in a way that seems to play with a melody of its own alongside the instruments. Really nice tune. Feels like I could just keep looping this over and over... it definitely does have a Wonderwall feeling too, now that I read it! Great work. You have a perfect voice for this type of story-telling music too.

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