DoctorStrongbad's game Reviews on Newgrounds

[TRACTRON 2020]

I can see the influence of the classic Arcade game Galaga, which was also released on the original NES. It looks similar to Galaga, with a little bit of updating. The attacking concept of angering an enemy and using it as a weapon, is questionable. You either love it or hate it.

[Ex4ce Beginnings]

Graphics have that retro feel that can only pixel art can give you. Using the mouse to move was a wise idea. Difficulty starts out easy enough, so it helps to get the player invested. If you included a shield and maybe a life gain pick up, it could help this game out.

[Gemini Blast]

The graphics are pixel art that have that outer space vibe. It was interesting that you control two different objects that both shoot. If you included a good plot, more fire type choices, and some defensive options that would help this game improve.

[Dominion Ex]

Pixel Art graphics are bringing us some retro flavor. I can see the influence from Asteroids and Space Invaders in this game. I mastered the controls in my first playthrough. I would suggest offering more power ups and at least a shield or two for protection.

[Laser Dames]

Combining the classic game of Checkers with a more action orientated game just gelled really well. It can take a play or two to figure everything out, since there is a learning curve. No matter what, this game is fun, The music flows well with the gameplay.

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[BallFrog Demo]

Graphics are looking sharp and plenty of attention to detail. The game is fun to play, and it does not take itself so seriously. Once you add more content and areas to explore, this demo will be much better.

[IN]

The graphics look clean, but they are way too small. They should be larger to make it easier to see everything. Once you master the swapping effect, the controls become easy to master. If you enjoy a rotating platformer, than this is the game for you.

[SooZ]

SooZ is a perfect example of a simple game done the right way. It is easy to figure out the controls, and the challenge level is low to average over time. It can be fun to blast through the levels and watch your score continue to rise.

[Perpendicular Monkey]

This game is all about a monkey trying to get that banana. There is a little influence from Donkey Kong Country, the classic SNES trio from Nintendo. Go Monkey Go.

[No Passport]

This reminds me of the video game Papers Please, however it is not as good as the original. I ran into some errors while playing it. The camera keeps giving me trouble during gameplay. Then the game froze after a few minutes of play it. If you correct the camera bug, it will help this game become better.