DoctorStrongbad's game Reviews on Newgrounds

[Pinball Dash]

Graphics are poor and need to look better. Controls are decent at times. Gameplay was happened by slowdowns and lag. Next game, take your time and do not rush it out in just one day. Also, this is just a demo, so you lose points. The finished game could be an improvement.

max720 responds:

The reason why is I lost the source code so I have to rebuild it from leftovers because it got corrupted

[Shooting Over It]

Graphics are average but could be better looking. What are the controls? I pressed every key and number on my keyboard, and nothing happened. I was just about to quit, when I figured out you are supposed to shoot the ground to jump. Who would ever think to do that? You have to tell people how to play your game in the Author comments, if you want people to play it. Your gun really needs a double shot, like a double jump, to get pass some of these platforms.

alihilal responds:

I get your concern but it says the controls in the author comments?

[Neighbors-fight-DEF]

Graphics are decent, you can tell everything apart. What are the controls to play? You should always list the controls in the Author Comments. I have no idea what to do because you never told us. You should include what to do and the plot in the author comments as well. Doing that will help your games get better.

roberalegre responds:

In the main menu there is a buttom where you can see the controls. But thanks for your comments it help us a lot ;)

[Sonic 2600]

The graphics are very poor, and so small. Controls are not responsive enough. Sonic demade to work on an atari 2600 is an interesting idea. However, you could have made the controls much better.

PenguPlayhouse responds:

if you had read the author comments you would know that was on purpose. "Yes, I am aware this game looks and controls like crap. That is intentional" if you would like an actual remake of sonic on the atari i'd recommend zippy the porcupine, but this is not that.

[Shake Art DELUXE]

This reminds me of Mario Paint for the SNES. I drew a picture of a cool robot. When I used the paint bucket to color it grey, the entire screen turned grey. What that supposed to happen? How do I color my robot all grey, while its nighttime in the background?

nokoi responds:

Use the background line tool with a big width. The fill tool is for pasting line attributes

[UFO Blocks]

This is another version of the famous " Collect Three " puzzle games. Playing as an UFO is an okay idea, but the UFO should have some outer space powers. If you included some power ups to destroy certain blocks, or at least change a block's color. That would be an improvement.

bluswimmer responds:

Thanks for the feedback!

[CFrogger!!: Arcade Mode]

This has been influenced by the old school Arcade game Frogger, which was ported to Atari and not the NES. The graphics were changed a little bit, but its Frogger. Gameplay is exactly the same as Frogger. This is just a demo so; it could be better once you submit the completed product.

AtreyuGilbert responds:

Well, it is in fact the Arcade Mode. The final product will have a Story/Adventure mode that adds in more features as well as more levels. Still kinda deciding whether or not the game will feature the original Arcade graphics throughout but I'll be thinking about it. Thanks for the gold!

[Hermit the sluggish caterpillar of the sea]

Pixel Art graphics have the best ability to stand the test of time. That is why they are used so often. As with most games, you should include a way to remap the controls. Adding more attacks and power ups would help with the combat.

SharpedStoneStudios responds:

Thanks a lot for that!
This was a small game jam game, but we are working on a follow up with the same concept which will be a full game. Check it out here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1773740/Hermit_an_Underwater_Tale/

[Boho in Baller Land]

This is one of the best Hobo versus Baller Land games that I have ever played. The Hobo could use more powerups and secret Hobo magical skills. He needs all that cash.

The medal works, and I earned it.

Snackers responds:

thanks doctor strongbad

[NEO:YORK:KNIGHTS]

Using Pixel Art to represent a cyberpunk world worked off well. Controls are okay but could use the ability to remap the keys. Gameplay is hurt by the enemies being way too strong. If you had used a Beta Tester, you could have avoided these issues. If you need a Beta Tester for your next project, let me know.

MoeAnguish responds:

Thanks