DoctorStrongbad's game Reviews on Newgrounds

[Dangerous Dungeons]

The Challenge makes it not fun

This game has nice graphics and sounds. Play control is okay but there is one major problem, the Difficulty. Dangerous Dungeons is very challenging for no reason. Why did you make this game so hard? Most players do not like hard games.

I want to like this game, but the challenge ruins the fun. I made it through the first nine levels, only to find the Boss. A giant bowling ball that chases you while you jump around and watch out for spikes. This boss requires split second accuracy and almost no margin for error.

Please lower the challenge is your next game. If you wish to make a hard mode, have it after you defeat the main guy. It could be a nice bonus for players that enjoy super stressful situations.

It seems that many of the reviews involve the Difficulty. I do not think that they can all be incorrect. I hope my constructive criticism helps you.

AdventureIslands responds:

The whole purpose of the game is to offer challenging old school gameplay, there are just as many people who love the difficulty as there are haters. What people find fun is relative and I am sorry that this wasn't your cup of tea.

[Heroes Of War.]

Heroes of Might and Magic Remake

This game is a remake of Heroes of Might and Magic. The graphics could of been better, but not a bad remake. Had fun playing this game. Will there will be a sequel?

kor6k responds:

If the game works fine, I will try to make a sequel with magic spells, new maps and I think more buildings in the map

[9/11 Tower Jumper]

This game is not fun

I understand that this is a 9/11 game, which in itself is a touchy topic, but why did you make it so challenging? Maybe you forgot that games are suppose to be fun? There are some people that enjoy impossible games and that is fine, but not everybody. This game feels like I already finished a game and now I am in Nightmare mode.

If you wish to make games this difficult, then you have some options. Offer a challenge system; easy, medium, or hard. Develop a normal game first, and then crank up the difficulty for an unlocked feature.

It seems most of the reviews mention this game challenge. Perhaps they are all correct? Please think about this before you make your next game. Thank you.

The medals work, and I earned them all.

Kevin responds:

Maybe you've never played a NES or SNES game but they are notorious for being ridiculously hard.

I like emulating that because I'm an asshole and I don't give a shit about your opinions.

[T-FULP: Questing For Club]

Type Fast or Lose

Text based games can be fun. It is nice to explore the world and discover new things. However, this game is not fun. It all comes down how fast you can type.
I have no problem losing in a game, if I can try again. If you lose in this flash, you must refresh the game to try it again.

Why was the gum on the floor? Did it have any use at all? All in all, this is not a fun game. Better luck next time.

[Splash Damage]

Fun Jumping game

Splash Damage is a fun jumping game. Graphics are nice. Sound is okay. It would be nice if there were power ups in this game. Would be interesting to see a triple jump or maybe a floating ability? If your having trouble with the jumps, the best you can do is practice.

This is a fun time wasting game. It took me about two hours to get the million points, but still working on trying to get 50,000 in one round.

[You're a Tool!]

End of the screw art series

This is an okay flash. Not super, but average. I am not sure if the artists were joking or actually tried in some of the pictures. Music was okay. Since this is part three, there was nothing new or interesting. It will be difficult to ever use tools again without thinking about this flash.

The medals work, and I earned them all.

[Gap Monsters]

Very Fun Game

This is a very fun game. Sounds and graphics were excellent. Learing curve was good and not too challenging. User submitted levels increased the replay factor. Gap Monsters is a flash masterpiece. Everybody should check it out.

Nutcasenightmare responds:

And if a unique mechanic, moderately challenging puzzles, and user submitted levels doesn't work...

Satisfying screams of suffering.
Always gets people to play a game.

[Help the Hero!]

Fun Game

This is a very fun flash game. Controls were different ,but not difficult. Learning curve was not challenging. Look forward to a sequel.

The medals work, and I earned them all.

[Pothead Zombies]

Last two enemies will not spawn

This is a very fun game. Nice graphics and sound effects. It was fun killing the Pothead zombies.

There is a major bug in this game. I was on level 12 and the last two enemies would not spawn. I waited a few minutes, but nothing happened. I had to reset and play again. The second play through was easier, but the bug occurred on level nine. Please fix this bug.

The medals work, and I earned them all.

leonardozimbres responds:

Thanks for the tip.