Cyberdevil's game Reviews on Newgrounds

[The Galactic Speedway]

A pretty simple idea, but an entertaining game! Though basic racing games aren't that unusual this actually feels really different somehow, a fresh concept, and the funky Daft-Punk-like soundtrack fits in perfectly. It sets the mood for the race, fast-paced and futuristic, yet ambient all the same. I like the pace. It gets challenging when you get around 3, 400, but it's not challenging to the point it feels frustrating, and unlike many similar arcade-like games it's more fun than obligation to replay and try for a better score. The control's are just smooth enough, and the AI mechanics feel balanced. No need for superflous grind-based upgrades and what-not, it's arcade gaming like it should be, simply,rewarding; addicting! One thing that could make it cooler though would be more special effects, when someone crashes, when you bump into someone, etc. Some kind of additional background visuals could be neat too, like a falling star, a UFO passing by... maybe occasional shifts of scenery? Anyway, overall great game. Nice work.

-cd-

NathanSizemore responds:

Thanks for all the feedback!

[Kill Da Guy]

lol, nice selection of sequences, and the credit ones in a particular totally misleading; fitting, it feels like a reward just that it keeps going after. Nice touch with the tower and hidden beta too (though would be good with a way to escape the endless beta loop). Overall a simple; fun game!

-cd-

Megacharlie responds:

Thanks dude! :D

[Kill Boe]

Just had to check out the original after the other, and man, the progress the game went through between this and that one is pretty incredible! It's an entirely different thing. Ideas aren't bad, but nor presentation or graphics really do the best work delivering those jokes. Plenty of ideas though. Props for initiative; fun to see how this started out!

-cd-

Graeme responds:

This is a little hard for me to watch nowadays, but I will never take it down. It can still be a lot of fun to see where it all started! But those homemade sound effects are reeeeally cringeworthy.

The funny thing is that this was originally made because I learned how to make buttons. So as a test, I had a start screen that let you choose 2 different options - and it grew from there.
I can't remember for sure, but I think Cliff was the first one I made, and either Giant Rock or Butter Knives was the second.

[Kill Boe 2]

Plenty of scenes to watch here! :D Brings me back to the old days when games like this were commonplace, and usually incredibly brutal - I like how the focus here is more on comedy, and there's not tons of gore and blood. Even with death the main topic, it's a harmless and humorous kind of showcase. Good fun!

-cd-

Graeme responds:

My focus was definitely on being unexpected rather than a big gore fest.

I've always thought it would be fun to return to this series. Since the concept is so simple, it would be a lot of fun to revisit with an updated style and some higher production value.

[Zombie Society - Death after death #2/3]

Didn't think I'd need to play the former, but after this I'll definitely be following this series. It's a world that's easy to immerse yourself, with likable characters and so many questions left to be answered, a creative realm too where zombies and humans can co-exist, and where even zombies have a little humanism in them. Makes for an intriguing plot; has potential for so much much side-story! I like the different choices too, though choosing the best ones first leaves you having to play again to get medals for the lesser ones... and then one more time to go back to the right choices in preparation for the third. :) Nicely done though, and I'm off to the prequel before the next is out. Looking forward to it!

-cd-

Muja responds:

Wow, thank you very much for your nice review, from all the team!
If you' ve read the first episode by now, you know the deads and the livings don't really co-exist... The latter are actually raised as food in farms!
(One-Eye is an exception, as his brain has such an awful smell no zombie would dare to eat him)

I'm very glad you liked the setting, and hope you'll like even more the final episode!
Thanks again!