Score: 10

"A great game"

submission: - Shrink -

date: October 6, 2008

My first impression was that it was a little simplistic, but as I played I realized that its easy of play and shortness is where its strength lies. It never gets too hard to be frustrating and its not so long that I'd give up half way through out of boredom. Not all games need to be epics and his plays great to anyone who just wants ten minutes of fun. It's a clever idea that's paced perfectly.

Score: 8

"I decent take on asteroids"

submission: Notepad Wars

date: October 6, 2008

It's very good for a simple game. The controls are tight and the action is quick and fun. It's a great game for anyone who wants to shoot for high scores. My only major gripe is that the hit detection is a little off. There's a decent amount of empty space between your ship and objects when you collide. In a game like this you want to be able to slip between obstacles by the skin of your teeth. Otherwise it's a really good game.

Score: 10

"Simple and Fun"

submission: The CTSG Collab!

date: October 6, 2008

A great example of how to inject a little originality into collabs. I think some of the animations could have flowed better with the previous one instead of jumping to something new, but that's really stretching for a complaint. Everyone did a great job and both the song and animation aspects of the collab were fantastic. It's great to see both established and less known animators working together.

Score: 10

"Thank you"

submission: PICODAY

date: April 30, 2008

This made my night. At first I couldn't believe what I was watching. It existed for a fleeting moment before being hidden again, so I had to watch on to confirm the horror. Then every time the grill burst open and the sloud of smoke dissipated I noticed another detail. The melting flash wobbling on the brink of breaking off and falling onto the red hot coals. The one tooth protruding from the gums of the screaming mouth. The hand helplessly caught in the bars of the grill. The it all hit me, the absolute cruelest act possible inflicted upon the most innocent of all human creatures punctuated by a jovial midi rendition of the Sanford and Son theme. Suddenly something so grotesque became the greatest thing ever.

Kudos

Score: 9

"Fantastic game"

submission: The Newgrounds Card Game

date: March 7, 2008

A great multiplayer game that's perfectly catered to Newgrounds both in gameplay and style. The basics are incredibly simple to grasp and you can jump on and start playing a game in minutes. It caters to both the people who just want to come on an have a quick game or two will have fun and those who want to play for hours and collect all the cards can have fun too.

Stylistically everything is set up nicely. It emulates the Newgrounds layout well and all the menus are easy to navigate. The only issue I found was that I'd often get locked into the post game screen without returning to the lobby. This happened enough to be a real issue.

I look forwards to playing it more and gaining some levels.

Score: 8

"I love the concept"

submission: The Unfair Platformer

date: February 12, 2008

It's an odd game that is what it is. It's only going to appeal to a certain breed of people who can derive ejoyment out of trial-and-error gameplay taken to the extreme. My only problem is that some levels with presented me with one frustrating platforming segment and then the next would only take me one or two passes to complete. It's not a major issue, but it did make the game feel inconsistent.

You took an original idea and developed it well. I'd just like to see a lives-based extreme difficulty for us major masochists.

Score: 10

"Classic Newgrounds"

submission: Mario -V- Blowser

date: September 15, 2007

This movie is embodies everything that is amateur flash on Newgrounds. Sprites, cock jokes for no reason, lack of a real punchline, yet hilrious for it's unintentional randomness. If this doesn't put a smile on your face you might want to find a new website to hang out on.

Score: 10

"Stunning, simply stunning"

submission: Tales from Mod Meat 07

date: June 24, 2007

A magnificent portrayal of one man's struggle to catch up with a world that is constantly pulling ahead of him. A triumph of minimalistic animation portraying a complex human drama in a gripping and compelling manner. You learn to love, hate, and empathize with Jason throughout his trials and tribulations.

Bravo sir, bravo.

Score: 10

"A fantastic action scene"

submission: FlashBack 00

date: May 1, 2007

Beautiful, sleek, exciting, and funny. It exemplifies everything that makes Pico and Newgrounds so appealing with aplomb.

Take out the Pico Day motif and it's still brilliant on it's own merits as a fight scene. Everything runs in a smooth and logical manner. The characters are animated with grace and style. The action never slows down. I didn't feel like there were any moments that felt hum-drum or out of place. Magnificent from beginning to end.

The characters were all integrated into the movie well. You brought them stylistically into your world without compromising what makes them, them. The 2D and 3D elements fit together well. A lot of times a 3D characters in a mostly 2D environment can seem out of place and ugly next to a less stiff traditional character.

A great movie overall. My current favorite of the day. Hope you win.

Score: 9

"A thoroughly fantastic game."

submission: Dreams Chapter One

date: November 3, 2006

It's rare when a game on Newgrounds is so startlingly original and well-produced. I was a little skeptical going through the opening scene, but once I started playing I was floored. The gameplay is fantastic, the graphics are gorgeous, and the style is fittingly surreal. It's an excellent start to a series of games that I'd love to see continue.

The gameplay is brilliant and perfectly executed. The only real issue is the lack of necessary interplay between the two characters. As it is I just used the bomb-shot/hammer combo for most enemies as it was the fastest way to get results, but aside from the cannon slugs any other way would have given me the same results. It would be great if the system rewarded observant players who figured out the most efficient and strategic ways to win battles. Adding hidden hot spots on certain enemies that could do extra damage or weaken their attacks would also add more worth to the standard bullet mode of the gun. Overall it just needs to be mixed up a little so every battle keeps the player guessing.

As for the art, I can't say enough good things. The style was beautifully surreal and every new area was a joy to behold. The music fit in perfectly and help enhance the game rather than just being a part of the backround.

I can't wait to follow the series further and see how the storyline evolves. You have a fantastic talent and I'll be waiting for the next installment.