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[Pilo]

Why do people think hard equals good?

I enjoy playing game on NewGrounds , but I am starting to notice a trend. There seems to be a competition involving who can create the hardest game.

The difficulty can involve too many levels, play control, or just a boring game that the playing is forced to endure. I feel that Pilo is an example.

I highly recommend that you turn down the challenge in this game. Perhaps once beaten, there can be an option to increase the difficulty?

Pilo really needs a pause button. Eveybody needs a break now and then.
Pilo could use some different music. the same song gets boring after a while.

This game seems to be more of a burden, then enjoyment.

Pilo has the physics problems. I think that some people could possibly enjoy the game more if the smiley wasn't always falling. The smiley seems to have a mind of its own.

I hope my review has been helpful and I look forward to your next game.

norfor22 responds:

Thanks for the feeback :)
i will take what you said in consideraion in my next game.
which will be in a long long time..because:
1 - i'm working on an hilarious animation :)
2- i have like no free time..school and such.
3- Skyrim.

thanks again :P

[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.

[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.

[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.

[Ban That Fulp!]

Fun Time Waster

This flash is a fun time waster. Whenever life gets you stressed, you can relax by banning Tom and Wade. Will there be more characters in the future?

The medals work, and I earned them all.

thinking-man responds:

Nope.

[Staff Sumo Smackdown!]

Fun Sumo Game

Very entertaining Sumo Game. Always nice to see the NG staff battle it out. Graphics and challenge were good. Music was okay. Will there be a sequel?

thinking-man responds:

Maybe?

[Night of Million Zombies]

Fun Challenging Game

This is a fun zombie shooting game. I enjoyed the graphics and sound. Controls were normal. Would of been nice to see a difficulty setting. If a story was added, the player could get a better sense of why he is facing the million zombies. Will there be a sequel?

This is a nice fun game. Keep up the good work.

ThomSip responds:

There will probbaly NOT be a sequel, I already started development of my next zombie game. And I think you're all REALLY going to like it.

Thanks for the review :)

[Benny's Adventure]

Poor controls and unrealistic medal times

This game falls into the trap that many producers make, trying to make a game hard and not enjoyable. There are countless flash games where the difficulty factor is high and enjoyment level low. Benny's Adventure is one of these games.

Poor controls and hit detection also hurt this flash. The time requirement on the medals should be raised by 10 to 15 seconds each. If you miss one jump you have no chance of turning on the heat in thirty seconds.

Please try harder in the future ,and use more play testers. I will volunteer to beta test if I am needed.

The graphics were nice. Would of been nice to hear more than one song.

J-qb responds:

I think this is more an issue of you not liking difficult games than me not trying hard. The fact that the controls are difficult to master is something that I put in on purpose; The same goes for the hit detection. The fact that you dont like them doesnt make them poor. To get the <30 sec medal you are allowed to miss one jump; and frankly; its not supposed to be easy.
I used plenty playtesters; I appreciate the offer, but your undoubtedly amazing testing skills will not be needed..

Thanks for the comment on the graphics.