TonioMiguel's game Reviews on Newgrounds

[James The Deep Sea Zebra]

A game consistent to the style of its predecessor

I loved the animation and the style of game. It reminds me much of James the Christmas Zebra in that it is only one level and the use of random elements. I love how the music is used to signify the end of the level.

My only concern is in its current state it will make users feel robbed of a good challenge since obviously the skill level is dependent on the number of rocks and stars. I am almost certain the number of stars is constant but not where the will appear. Mario games never relied on random because it took away from skill and leaves everything to random. Like our top scorer of 8200 it is most likely the elements were lined up in an optimal solution produced by random. This defeats of the ability for a person to have skill at your game. This could be a desired effect but defeats the purpose of replay ability to challenge ones skills. Not that there is no skill. It takes practice to figure out that pressing up should only be used minimally to allow James to float away from rocks and danger. Yet, I feel the rocks because they are so random create moments where acquiring a score becomes close to impossible.

Sometimes it was possible to only make a score of 4000 even if one could evade all the obstacles which leaves a sour taste in a gamers mouth and other times possible to reach pretty close to 7000. Also 1 level can stagnate a game and fail to allow for long play ability. Perhaps it would be fun to add multiple levels? Games like James need more than one quick run.

Seriously, I love your games but I want them to last longer and seem like I am not playing against a random computer that pretty much determines if I can get a high score or not. Multiple levels or preset rewards and punishment could make this game or series of games reach a new level of fun. Or perhaps keep the rocks from overloading the screen and robbing players of decent scores.

[Russian Boxer!]

Adrian!

I loved this game. Hats off to all three of you for working hard to bring such a great oldschool game to Newgrounds! I am very happy to see the 80s style graphics in this game. Its almost a timepiece in itself.

I only found the dinosaur and Rocky Balboa game to be a bit glitchy. Sometimes the Dinosaur seemed to get stuck especially in the ring fight against Balboa. One time in the Rocky game...Balboa disappeared? I could not find him nor did the game end.

I really enjoyed the different players. The dinosaur was awesome! I loved fight through the streets with a terrible lizard!

Nice job!

[[WEBCAM] Candy Catch]

A nice game for Halloween

This game really makes you think about your position. My only disappointment is you don't take into effect that some users like myself have a laptop webcam which makes us take up more space and is hard to get the large space provided by a desktop cam.

I loved the game and really enjoyed the amount of interactivity!

[[WEBCAM] Window Cleaner]

A top notch motion webcam game

I loved this concept it was well inspired. I will say that the percentage meter was a little off and only seemed to work well when the whole body is involved. I eventually got 6 windows cleaned in a sitting. Its great for exercise and easily addictable.

Great work.

iViewGames responds:

Yes the meter bar is a little off, basically is checks the screen in sections, because it would lag if it were checking the whole screen each time. Thanks for the review

[Die ABCs!]

More could be done

This was a nice demonstration of your talents but this could have done so much more. You could have a random generator pop the letters all over the screen while we try to swat them along with multiple letters being generated.

This could become a fun game so keep plugging at this. If you need help be sure to ask around. I would be happy to help you.

KyleDaFox responds:

Thanks. The point of the game was to be a simple, fun game to waste time. I see what you're getting at and your suggestion is highly appreciated:)

[gearWorks]

Nice and innovative

I could really get attached to a program like this. I can't believe how complex of a program is in this little flash. I would love to pick your brain on how you put this together.

ArtBIT responds:

The core app with no intro, and pulleys, was much smaller -> 2Kb ;)
It is not that complicated actually, but it will be when I start doing the game...

Cheers

[Find The Sock!]

Major problems with dragging and dropping

I don't know what it was but your dragging and dropping methods flunked big time. I was constantly having to double click to get my mouse to let go. The other problem is logically the more mess the more time one should have. 5 seconds is insignificant time to make this doable or enjoyable. Third the sock is guaranteed to be in the same place each time. You may want to make this a click and make invisible the items placed about the sock it would help this from becoming to confusing with a ton of cloths. You can do this by adding a

this.onRelease = function(){
this._visible = false;
};

Hope that helps.

[BearHunt]

A simple and addicting game

I too liked the change in style but I feel the graphics looked a little grainy. The game was challenging (more than once I ended with zero fish caught). I finally managed to get 7 fish! Everything depends on timing. A suggestion mouse clicks add a delay. Perhaps change the interaction of his claw to spacebar or change it to onPress() rather than onRelease().

[The Pumpkin Run]

Good ole fun of Halloween

I loved this piece. Nicely hand drawn sprites, easy controls for both lefties and righties, and overall fun concept. I loved the spook detector on the bottom screen.

Although it was simple the gameplay made up for it. I hope to see many more games from you!