Spike's Gardens

[Enjl]

This is a new thing I'm starting.
I was bored and wanted to be fancy, okay?!?

Alright, so here's a level I once kicked into the 6th place of a Tower of Bias. It's one of my favourites I've ever created aswell.

Spoiler: show

http://www.mediafire.com/download/g5iwy ... ardens.zip

[XuticX]

really good looking level there. i love the tileset and the clouds fit very well and give the level a total feeling that it's about to storm. great job!

[Shinbison-Kof]

I remember this level , he's awesome.
beyond the theme be very agreeable , has a non-linear design. The graphics are perfect, everything matched perfectly , just an opinion: the level has a gray tone, recommend recolor the Koopas, the music is perfect, I enjoyed it. My only complaint is that the level is too long, and the "system switch" is a bit generic, currencies in motion are very unique! Very Nice

[Enjl]

that it's about to storm

I knew I forgot something while designing :PPPP

has a non-linear design

what's your definition of that? There's only one path to follow to get to the exit.

the level has a gray tone, recommend recolor the Koopas

it's called creating atmosphere

My only complaint is that the level is too long

yes, I tend to do that. Got a solution for that though for my next ToB level

and the "system switch" is a bit generic

I'm over that phase. I think this is the last level I'll submit which has all 4 switches used in such a generic way.

[Shinbison-Kof]

I meant that the design is large, with several paths , in other words, is "excellent"
Sorry my bad english. T-T

[bossedit8]

My own playthrough:



Original YouTube Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQR29x7eqAc

[Enjl]

now i feel stupid for taking a screen instead of posting my video which is 2 minutes shorter than yours and which I took 1 year ago xD

[KingKoopa80]

Awesome! I loved the music and how everything looked together, It was Perfect, Nice work.

[Danny]

Going to bump this. I'd review the level but the download link seems to be broken. If you could upload a new one and send it to me via PM, I'll gladly review this level.

[Enjl]

Going to bump this. I'd review the level but the download link seems to be broken. If you could upload a new one and send it to me via PM, I'll gladly review this level.

Nice to see a judge actually judging levels for once.
I'll upload a mediafire link when I get back from school. Considering I'm going to school in 20 minutes, this might take up to 10 hours.

[Danny]

I'm actually going to sleep in about 20 minutes anyway, so it wouldn't make a difference to me. :P

[Enjl]

g I'm done with life for today. Here's the link
http://www.mediafire.com/download/g5iwy ... ardens.zip
it's also in the OP for anyone who cares.

[m4sterbr0s]

Review: Spike's Gardens

Overall Design/Gameplay: A well constructed level. The setting you have is unique and interesting, along with the various types of enemies. But, this level seems too lengthy. I feel like you overused the switch gimmick, even though you made the circumstances for finding/locating the switches different. Enemy placement was good, however. Your music choice was interesting as well. But, in terms of level designing, some parts felt repetitive. But still, not a bad job with this.

Suggestions/Improvements: I think you need to keep the switch gimmick for the first half and come up with a different gimmick for the second half (i.e. have a friendly spike who needs to locate his golden spike balls and then collect all of them so he can give you a star). I also believe you need to shorten the level somewhat, just so there can be added replay value rather than having the player think it's a drag to complete your level the first time around.

Final Score: 8/10
Level Status: Pretty Good