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Here's a level i just finished up the other day. It's strongly influenced from the factory level in Donkey Kong Country Returns. The level is comprised of a series of hills and obstacles and clouds (haze) that fly past you and occasionally block your view. This level may need some improvement, but in order to improve, I need YOUR feedback! All criticism is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Screenshot: Dowload Link:

I fixed the image for you. I really love how the sunset background blends in with the silhouettes to create some otherwise beautiful scenery.

Linik wrote:

I fixed the image for you. I really love how the sunset background blends in with the silhouettes to create some otherwise beautiful scenery.

Thank you! I usually just put the link to the screenshot but this time I decided I'd try to put the image in the post, but I failed. Oh well you live and you learn.

Alligator Rice wrote:Here's a level i just finished up the other day. It's strongly influenced from the factory level in Donkey Kong Country Returns. The level is comprised of a series of hills and obstacles and clouds (haze) that fly past you and occasionally block your view. This level may need some improvement, but in order to improve, I need YOUR feedback! All criticism is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Screenshot:

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Dowload Link:

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http://www.mediafire.com/download/0nv526i6dh0mqqb

Dammit! Im doing this too. I thought id be the first one to introduce rhat dk gimmick

witchking666 wrote:

Alligator Rice wrote:Here's a level i just finished up the other day. It's strongly influenced from the factory level in Donkey Kong Country Returns. The level is comprised of a series of hills and obstacles and clouds (haze) that fly past you and occasionally block your view. This level may need some improvement, but in order to improve, I need YOUR feedback! All criticism is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Screenshot:

Spoiler: show

Dowload Link:

Spoiler: show

http://www.mediafire.com/download/0nv526i6dh0mqqb

Dammit! Im doing this too. I thought id be the first one to introduce rhat dk gimmick

Sorry to break it to you, but you needed to be like 4 years faster in order to be the first one

Why does it matter who did it first??

This level was beautiful! I really wanna try creating a level like this, and this is good inspiration for me!
Video:

UNOFFICIAL REVIEW of 2-SECRET HAZY MOUNTAIN HIKE by ALLIGATOR RICE (nice username bro)

Gameplay (60%): 8/10
For the most part, this was a very fun level! We've all seen sunset levels in SMBX before, but the mountain haze was a nice gimmick that made this level stand out. Speaking of the mountain haze, it was very well implemented! There was enough of it to provide a challenge, but not too much of it so the level wasn't unfair...most of the time. You went a bit overboard with the haze towards the end, to the point where it made my computer lag. And in a level that has a lot of precise jumps, that's not a good thing. Also, I noticed that all of the powerups are mushrooms. Throw in a Super Leaf or two to make the level even more fun!

Graphics (30%): 6/10
It's kinda hard to judge this because...well, the graphics are almost entirely black. However, my main issue is the background. It's too light, and it doesn't look good with everything else being black. Make it darker, but not dark enough so you can't see where you're going.

Music (10%): 5/10
I could barely hear it. After listening to it with my volume turned up a bit, it...doesn't really fit this level. I think a song from Donkey Kong Country or some other game like that would fit much better.

SCORE CALCULATION

Gameplay (60%): 48/60
Graphics (30&): 18/30)
Music (10%): 5/10

Overall Score: 71/100 = 7.1/10 (Pretty Good)
It's a nice level with a VERY nice gimmick! JUst change the music and make the background darker

Turtwig wrote:UNOFFICIAL REVIEW of 2-SECRET HAZY MOUNTAIN HIKE by ALLIGATOR RICE (nice username bro)

Gameplay (60%): 8/10
For the most part, this was a very fun level! We've all seen sunset levels in SMBX before, but the mountain haze was a nice gimmick that made this level stand out. Speaking of the mountain haze, it was very well implemented! There was enough of it to provide a challenge, but not too much of it so the level wasn't unfair...most of the time. You went a bit overboard with the haze towards the end, to the point where it made my computer lag. And in a level that has a lot of precise jumps, that's not a good thing. Also, I noticed that all of the powerups are mushrooms. Throw in a Super Leaf or two to make the level even more fun!

Graphics (30%): 6/10
It's kinda hard to judge this because...well, the graphics are almost entirely black. However, my main issue is the background. It's too light, and it doesn't look good with everything else being black. Make it darker, but not dark enough so you can't see where you're going.

Music (10%): 5/10
I could barely hear it. After listening to it with my volume turned up a bit, it...doesn't really fit this level. I think a song from Donkey Kong Country or some other game like that would fit much better.

SCORE CALCULATION

Gameplay (60%): 48/60
Graphics (30&): 18/30)
Music (10%): 5/10

Overall Score: 71/100 = 7.1/10 (Pretty Good)
It's a nice level with a VERY nice gimmick! JUst change the music and make the background darker

Thank you for the review good sir! The main reason for the lack of power-ups is because the Super Leaf would allow the player to skip virtually ALL of the obstacles. With a fire or ice flower, the player could just spam the fire/ice balls when the clouds block the view, thus taking out all of the challenge. As far as the music goes, there isn't anything wrong with the volume from what I can tell. Someone who reviewed the level before you did, uploaded a video of them playing through my level, and the music volume sounds just fine. But overall, I really appreciate your review of the level. It was very fair and you did prove quite a few points that I can improve upon, and for that, I thank you!

Alligator Rice wrote:

Turtwig wrote:UNOFFICIAL REVIEW of 2-SECRET HAZY MOUNTAIN HIKE by ALLIGATOR RICE (nice username bro)

Gameplay (60%): 8/10
For the most part, this was a very fun level! We've all seen sunset levels in SMBX before, but the mountain haze was a nice gimmick that made this level stand out. Speaking of the mountain haze, it was very well implemented! There was enough of it to provide a challenge, but not too much of it so the level wasn't unfair...most of the time. You went a bit overboard with the haze towards the end, to the point where it made my computer lag. And in a level that has a lot of precise jumps, that's not a good thing. Also, I noticed that all of the powerups are mushrooms. Throw in a Super Leaf or two to make the level even more fun!

Graphics (30%): 6/10
It's kinda hard to judge this because...well, the graphics are almost entirely black. However, my main issue is the background. It's too light, and it doesn't look good with everything else being black. Make it darker, but not dark enough so you can't see where you're going.

Music (10%): 5/10
I could barely hear it. After listening to it with my volume turned up a bit, it...doesn't really fit this level. I think a song from Donkey Kong Country or some other game like that would fit much better.

SCORE CALCULATION

Gameplay (60%): 48/60
Graphics (30&): 18/30)
Music (10%): 5/10

Overall Score: 71/100 = 7.1/10 (Pretty Good)
It's a nice level with a VERY nice gimmick! JUst change the music and make the background darker

Thank you for the review good sir! The main reason for the lack of power-ups is because the Super Leaf would allow the player to skip virtually ALL of the obstacles. With a fire or ice flower, the player could just spam the fire/ice balls when the clouds block the view, thus taking out all of the challenge. As far as the music goes, there isn't anything wrong with the volume from what I can tell. Someone who reviewed the level before you did, uploaded a video of them playing through my level, and the music volume sounds just fine. But overall, I really appreciate your review of the level. It was very fair and you did prove quite a few points that I can improve upon, and for that, I thank you!

No problem! Maybe the music thing was just my computer, though
Also, why not add Super Leaves, but make them hard to get? Like invisible blocks or something

Very cool level!
The graphics, the music, the gameplay, everything fit together to make a fun experience that makes me glad I downloaded it. The Dragon Coins were cleverly placed too, I might add. Also, the music sounded fine to me, both in volume and choice. If you do add a leaf, only add one. I found the level quite easy as it is, and more powerups would just make it easier. (not that it was too easy as it is, since its only world 2.)