Frederik77's game Reviews on Newgrounds

[Totem Destroyer]

Cool!

I really like this game - simple concept but a lot of fun.

[Orbiting Game]

Nice concept

Although this game looks simple, the physics involved give it a certain depth. Enough to keep me interested for a while at least. The only advice I could give is to make better graphics - a nice starfield background, interesting planets with craters and different colors, and a less monochrone comet. You could also add moving objects such as space debris (collidable) and other comets to add to game complexity. And most important: explain the goal of the game early on, it isn't that obvious. Oveall, good job with room for improvement.

[Siris]

Too random

I think the game gets too hard because it's too random - sometimes the corridors are almost blocked by boulders.

[The Atlas Station]

A few ideas

I think it's an okay game - but there are a some things that could be improved in it.

I don't like the pixel hunting for the white arrows - make them easier to spot and focus on the more intelligent puzzles.

Another interface thing is that I had to click "Accept?" on the computer screen in the lab - it took too long to figure out, because the interface is text only so I didn't expect it to be clickable.

Check out adventure game puzzle design discussions around the web, there are many great puzzles design around - passwords and pixel hunting aren't the most fun puzzles, imo.

[Random, The Randomist 3]

needs a bit of work

The game could do with a bit of introduction - who's the character, what is the story?

Also, the character seems to float above the platforms instead of actually standing on them, which is a bit odd.

I think the death sequence should be quicker. there's no need to follow the character off screen and wait three seconds for the death scream, that's a bit annoying.

But looks lik a decent concept for a platformer overall, and the mushroom character is fun.

Piddlepop responds:

the game is random, hence the name, but I can see where your coming at.

Look out for my next game which, is similar to this, but way more challenging and fun.

[CodeDrop]

bad Font

I've seen this type of game before, although the matrix theme is new, and i must say that if the only new thing you bring to the concept is a new skin, you should take care to at least choose a readable font.

Nice atmosphere sound and gfx though.

artificialgames responds:

Oh? I didnt think it was an original concept but i couldnt find any other flash games like it about, can you point me to one like this?

Cheers,
Mike

[golf game]

unreadable text

i would use text in a color or with an outline that makes it readable on the background. Also, provide some instructions about what the player has to do. Most people don't expect a platformer when they've agreed to play a golf game.

[Runner Red Vs. Blue]

Not a game

I'm sorry, I've blammed this, because it can be won by simply pressing and holding space. No challenge whatsoever. I understand if you're proud you got hitdetection to work, but please reconsider if it's worth submitting to newgrounds.

[Combo King]

Just a small bug

It says "Ponits" insetad of "Points" on the game over gui, n case you wanna fix it.

I never were into these kinds of games, but I think it looks fairly well done.

[Laser Line Beta]

A few bugs

The "HOW" button doesn't work, but I was intrigued so tried. I guess I'm supposed to match the colors of the laser beams using the arrow keys, but it should be explained, really.

Also, the award screen could be more interesting visually - and the awards and how to achieve should be explained.

About the speed issue, you probably want to use time-based speed instead of frame based if you want it to be a fair reaction test across platforms.

Work on it, and it can be an ok casual game.