DoctorStrongbad's game Reviews on Newgrounds

[Macrowave]

Pixel art graphics make this look like a standard game, but it is not. This game is all about protecting Mac. If Mac could take more than one hit, then the challenge level would be more forgiving. It was very slow when I would throw a weapon, that action should be much quicker.

[Broken Guns]

The game should give you more time to figure out the crazy controls before the action starts. It takes a minute to master them, but you already have enemies up in your face. If you allowed the player to take more hits before death, it would help the player to play longer.

JauqGames responds:

All good feedback. I won't be updating this one, but I will keep this all in mind for a potential sequel.

Here's a tip: Enemies won't spawn until you destroy the first time bomb, so if you avoid destroying it too early, you'll get extra time to practice (up to 12 seconds). You could even purposefully let it run out, get a game over, then just click "play again" and get more time to practice indefinitely. I will admit, it's not ideal, but it works.

[Exotic Tiger Adventure]

The Tiger King was the biggest thing when CoVid first started, but now it has sorted just faded away. This game looks fun at first, but then the flaws start to be presented. The controls are wanky, and you seem to get hit more times than seems fair. If you tightened up the controls, and removed some of the unfair attacks, it would be improved.

[Contract Rush]

Graphics look fresh and have good attention to detail. Controls only took a sec to master. The challenge level was fair. Including more power ups and health could help this game be even better.

[Mission Ammunition]

The graphics are decent, and you can tell everything apart. I had no issue with the controls at all. The difficulty level was way too high. That is okay if you add an easy, and normal setting. Adding more weapons and upgrades would help it improve.

[Dead Evil]

Graphics are off and makes the game hard to play. Controls were wanky, and that added to the difficulty. I am a big fan of Evil Dead, but this game comes up short. Makes the graphics easier to see and tighten up the controls.

[Closed Circuit]

The pixel art graphics are average, there is a lack of attention to detail. I fired the entire game and never had to reload once. None of the enemies shot me at all. I just kept going and murdered everybody. If this game had an ending screen, I would have seen it.

[Codeine Cowboys [v2]]

The graphics look retro so you it is off to a good start. It took a while to load up, and I noticed lag as well. Lag can ruin even the best game. Next time you should get a Beta Tester to try everything out before you present it. If you need my help, just let me know.

MoeAnguish responds:

Thanks

[Gun Knight (by Stepford)]

Graphics are great and there is plenty of attention to detail. The standard controls worked well for me. There was plenty of action and excitement. If you added more upgrades, weapons, and ways to live longer the game would improve.

[Vending Machine Action 2.0]

The pixel art graphics are the standard for games these days. The choice of being able to use a gamepad or mouse and keyboard was top notch. The weapon changing was an interesting idea.