DoctorStrongbad's game Reviews on Newgrounds

[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.

[Escape from ice mountain]

Excellent short game

I know this game was made in 72 hours, but you did an excellent job. The graphics were great, and I did not find any glitches. Escape from ice mountain is a short and sweet flash. Good luck in winning the competition. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

MonoFlauta responds:

Great, thanks for the review :) If we make good in the competition will be a second part for sure :)

[Notepad Drawing Collab 2010]

The medals are really difficult this year. It takes away from enjoying the art, when you struggle to find the medals. The Collab is nice, but please do not make the medals so difficult to obtain. Once I obtain the medals, I can relax and just enjoy the art.

Music and art are wonderful. I did not like the navigation panels. I really enjoyed the Iron Man,Captain America and Wolverine art. Could we have more of that next year?

The medals work, and I earned them all.

JKAmovies responds:

There is a possibility, we'll see ;)

[Newgrounds medals: EXT]

Good Work

Good work on making a nice flash. Your English was excellent. I always enjoy seeing myself in a flash game. :)

EventHorizon responds:

thanks :)