Plasmarift's game Reviews on Newgrounds

[Awful Rower Saga: Part I]

I like the variety of gameplay offered in your game, but there are a problems.
- the loading process takes a long time.
- the medals do not work and are worth zero points.
- If you die on the spikes and quickly run into another set of spikes during the platform stages, the level will not reset.
- On the last screen of the entire game, I did not see the platform in-between the gap do to the shaking. I finally saw it after nearly 20 attempts.

Still, do not let this take away from the good. I love the variety you put into this, despite the limited graphics and art. I hope to see more from you in the future. This is definitely a great start.

[Space Mole, The Treasure]

As challenging and cool as this is, the inverted left and right controls after every time I switch to a new planet is too much to handle. I never know what button to press to move in the right direction and when manning of these puzzles require precise timing, this becoming very frustrating. I like the concept though.

[Curse Run]

I like the game, but I have run into a problem on the bonus levels. The pharaoh mummies keep freezing or not moving on level 19, yet if I touch them, they can still kill me. Although this wouldn't be a big problem if they were out of the way, but this has happened twice and they are always blocking a path that I need to take.

I really would like to finish the game so please fix this.

[COS:MS2]

The shoot function is not working. I've tried clicking the left mouse button and even reloading the gun, but it does nothing. I would appreciate if you fixed this or tell me what I'm doing wrong.

[TheCube]

There are times where I look at the reviews and just shake my head. This game is pretty good and the players are looking down on this because they say it is simple and unoriginal. I'll admit, the concept is not new, but who cares? I say you add points to games with new concepts, not subtracts from games that don't have them because coming up with unique concepts for games is difficult. As for simpleness, there are popular games just like this on the site that get lot more positive reviews.

I am glad that you improved on this and that you added working medals. My only two complaints are:
- The red sign that comes down to tell you what level you are on blocks my view of the falling squares, making it very easy for me to get hit.
- the annoying beat. I'd suggest finding something in the audio portal next time.

Still, good game.

[Riddles of Renaissance]

The game was very good. I like games where I can learn a little. Some of the clicking areas did seem a little bit too specific at times though. Also, (although I am not complaining since it allowed me to get the medals), the fact that the same paintings appear in the same order doesn't really make the game much of a challenge once you've found out where everything is. Still, this is a great game and I look forward to your future projects.

[Lands Of Mobius eps 1]

The game/movie is very good since the battle scenes actually make you use strategy instead of mindlessly hitting the attack button.

The medals do not work though. Can you please fix this?

[Caved In 2]

I'll agree with others in saying that this is a nice game. However, I have come across a few things that I'd like to bring attention to.

Glitches

- After getting the ale and after it began to wear off, I found myself unable to mine (whenever I'd hold down the mining button, the mining sound could be heard and a small crack in the blocks would form, but nothing would happen). It is possible that something else happened that made this happen, but I am not sure. (I got the ale again in another play through and the glitch didn't occur).
- I came across a sapphire necklace and the game refused to let me pick it up.

Bad:

- The hitboxes are a little too specific in the fact that I only had an extremely small portion of my body near a collapsing square and I died (though this is a lot better than the opposite where the hit boxes are too big)
- The miner must also be lined up pretty specifically to a passageway to get through. This becomes hinders when a cave-in is occurring and you are trying to get out of the way.
- I was upset that I couldn't go back up the ladder. Why not just add that in that the player descend and ascend levels?
- The torches really don't do anything except light up a 5x5 square (the distance the miner can see is 3x3 it isn't an extremely good thing to use unless you want to mark specific areas. Perhaps if they blinded some enemies (like the blue guy) and kept them at bay then they'd be more helpful.
- It seems that once the spider is on top of you, there is nothing you can do to escape.

Still, don't let this take away from the good.

Good:

- The music matches the feeling of the game very well. It is spooky and mysterious. Very good job.
- I love all of the collectables that the miner can gather.
- Although you cannot kill the enemies except through cave-ins, lava, and possibly (some might see this as a limitation, especially since these things can also kill the miner), but I see it as adding a mechanic of panic and desperation to the gameplay, which is also why I think the music fits. (Also, what is more desperate than causing a cave-in to protect yourself that could at the same time kill you).
- The controls are responsive and other than the two I mentioned, I have found no glitches.
- I found four different kinds of enemies, each with their own job and abilities. Very good job making unique enemies.
- I like how you explained the game in "how to play". It reminded me of the JetPack game instructions, only shorter.
- The game has great replay value since each cave is randomly generated.

Great job and I look forward to your next game.

[I and My Shadow]

I didn't recognize your name at first! Very good job. I agree with most of the reviews below mine (a reset button would be nice, but it isn't necessary since nothing in the game can trap you). A few times I was stumped for a few seconds. As far as I can tell, there are no glitches and the objective is straight forward

My main problem with the game is that it is too short!

I hope you'll expand on this in the future. This is a very great step for you and I can tell from the good level designs that you'll continue to impress and improve with time!