Cyberdevil's game Reviews on Newgrounds

[NGBBS MidYear Awards 2010]

So this was how the rankings were back in 2010! I don't recognize half of the names from this year, looks like it might've been that one year I wasn't much here... good award list though, and that game! XD Bit sloppy hit area, but entertaining for a bit, at least. If only it had medal(s) hmm...

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[Pixel Day Dash]

Took a while to stop getting aggravating and start really enjoying this, but once past that point it started getting pretty addicting! A couple of runs through and I finally have all medals and at least a couple highscores. One annoying thing though: when you complete all challenges, there's no way to submit your final score, or to (I assume) double the final challenge awards with a ruby. Also wish there was a built-in re-check for medals you may have attained, so even if the system glitches you can unlock ones you've missed. Seems like a suitable place for this would be the final 'you'ce completed all challenges' screen. Also wish scores were posted automatically, since it's easy to forget to press that button in between runs.

Overall: great game. Both upgrades and obstacles feel balanced, the pixel graphics polished and nostalgic, the music catchy albeit when things don't go too well somewhat annoyingly uplifting. Easy to get started with, and play again and again, and find patterns to the more you play. An awarding challenge!

Wonder about the savefile for this game btw: where it might be located? Is it local?

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[Minute of Rage]

I can't seem to see the menu items on this game, just the arrows pointing at them. Using FireFox, Win 7, 64-Bit, no tracking, if that matters? The game itself was a quick bit of fun, though does get pretty aggravating when all the wrong things happen at the same time! Obstacles feel balanced, but timing's frustrating sometimes, and challenging either way. Just the right amount though. Haven't made it to a minute yet, but I figure I'd post about the bug/compatibility issue first; see if maybe there'll be a chance to play it in full as it's meant to be played. :)

Graphics are great, controls are smoother. Overall feels like a polished game! Simple but functional, with creative design.

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Wolod responds:

Thanks for the report. I've downloaded latest Firefox (v.50.1.0) and tested the game. Menu items are visible and game runs without any errors. If you prefer to play in the browser I can suggest to try to update Firefox or try to run it on Chrome. There's also a desktop version of this game for Windows. It should work just fine on Win 7. You can download it from GameJolt (http://gamejolt.com/games/minute-of-rage/223794).

[Split Space 2017]

I really like the idea of multiple ships, and moving between them - each with their own strengths and weaknesses, along with a unique character and colorful design. I feel the overall moment's abit too giddy, though. Not as response as I'd like - or maybe too response the way they glide almost too smoothly. In contrast, the game pace feels a bit slow, even if the enemies get more and more challenging, and eventually arduously so. I think the calm music contributes to the lack of urgency, though it's not bad music per say. It's tense, and spacey, but doesn't really push you on.

I also wish you knew from the start how long the game was. How many phases there are. A level selection (once you've unlocked the respective levels) would be nice too. I like the art, and sound, and idea of it all: it's fun to play too, but does feel a bit imbalanced, with a bit fast difficulty curve... unless you try to play through without points, in which case it's instead reaaaaally slow. At first. Nevertheless a great game, polished and creative, but could be perfected further.

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JauqGames responds:

Thank you for your Review. I'm glad you enjoyed the game. In case you didn't know: once you've selected all three ships and pressed space bar, a checkpoint selection bar should show up, showing all five checkpoints (if you've unlocked them). I'll make sure to take your words into consideration if I decide to make a game like this again.

Thanks,
Jauq

[Piggy Game]

Crazy, random, idea, but still strangely addictive! It's not your typical clicker either in how the Pig actually moves around between clicks, according to (it seems) a certain formula? And both point generation and 'Oinks' feel rewarding as they appear. There's even an explosive reward if you do make it to a mill, and even when it's done there's post-game entertainment, and replay value. XD Maybe the most elaborate joke game I've played! It voes beyond just being a joke and... actually being fun. A simple; entertaining time waster. Nicely done.

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JauqGames responds:

This was supposed the be just a silly little game, but I'm glad you liked it nonetheless.

[Castle Tribute Game]

Do appreciate the creative dress-up approach: just flicking through the different characters, with the same background and dystopian music. :) You got all the characters too. Feels like this could be more: with more ways to modify each character, and clothes, weapons, etc, but it does what it does pretty nicely. Simple; effectual; fun for a while.

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[Turbo Era GP]

One of the most elaborate racing games I've played in a long time online! :) Really appreciate the ability to customize virtually everything you'd possibly want to, though I wouldn't mind a more personal (and less professional) selection of characters, and an ability to toggle off the 'race is over' message you have to wait for at the end of each race - sometimes it takes a long time for it to appear.

Overall though, a polished and pleasantly entertaining take on racing! With catchy; nostalgic music to match. Both medals and scores feel like a well-worked award, and method of 'real' competition. And also: I did manage to race my way through the entire game on FireFox, in spite of the recommendation, against both Amateur and Ace AI... albeit on the lowest quality just for good measure. Seems to work alright! Thanks for a grand GP game!

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Nocito87 responds:

Thank you very very much for this detailed review, Cyberdevil !
This means a lot to me. I'm really happy right now ! :) :) :)

The amount of time you'll have to wait for the 'race over' message to appear, is exactly the amount of time the top 6 drivers will need to finish the race. Top 6 will get championship points.
Rookie or Amateur-AI drivers will probably need more time to finish the race than Ace-AI drivers.
That's the secret behind the 'race over' waiting time :) I will work something out to make it faster next time. For sure !

Good to hear that Firefox worked for you. Usually, Firefox is my favorite browser.
But when I saw the game on my Firefox, I just couldn't believe what was happening. :D
I experienced everything imaginable. It was really bad. Tried it on another PC, the same, even worse. Did some more testing and gave up :/

Thanks again, Cyberdevil ! Much appreciated ! :)

[DOOM - The crappy version! (1 hour game)]

Even though nothing seems to happen when you shoot an Imp, there's no bullet count, or health loss, or upgrades, or levels, or goal with the game, or music... it's not bad. :) Imagine this as a continual runner with a goal, and all those elements though..!! :O The non-crappy version? I'll be hoping.

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