Episode Genres

[Marina]

Shamelessly copied from Knux' forum.

Nobody ever seems to class SMBX levels/episodes into genres. I think it's a nice little addition IMO.

For example...

Standard - SMBX episodes that use themes from Nintendo and other franchises, but mixes them up (like an episode with smb3 + smw elements). These are the most common types.

SMB1, SMB2, SMB3, SMW - Episodes that stick to a specific style, for example; Return To Dinosaur Land

NES Classic - Episodes that use NES graphics only.

Boss Rush - Self-explanitory...and we could do with less of these.

Joke - Again, self-explanitory. Too many Block Bollocks rip-offs though.

Kaizo - Extremely difficult levels, some verging on impossible.

Vanilla - Levels that are made using only SMBX's defaults, and no custom graphics. Some of these episodes might have custom music.

I want to see people's opinions on this, and any other genres I've missed out.
I personally think it's a great way of categorising things, so you know what episode you're getting yourself into!

[crepperator]

This it possible to mix the genres (ex: kaizo + vanilla)?

[DarkShadeX]

This it possible to mix the genres (ex: kaizo + vanilla)?

Yes thats possible.
Just take a look at Kaizo Mario 1/2 (SMW Hack)

[silent_]

Oh, you forgot the "super long levels with a bunch of slopes breathtaking aesthetics and perfect placement" genre.

Jokes aside, I'm all for the episodes that stick to one style, like SMB3-only games. They just stand out among the rest for some reason.

[glitch4]

iirc If you use custom gfx, but it's the same as default, except that is different color, is also vanilla.

[Shadow Yoshi]

I would be down with adding separate forums for Boss Rush and Kaizo episodes, but not for anything else.

[FanofSMBX]

What about star and hub vs world map episodes?
Edit: to GLuigiX

[MrPunchia]

How about splitting "Standard" into "World Map" and "Hub"?

[Imaynotbehere4long]

I guess I can state the way I would personally categorize levels, from best to worst:

FLAWLESS:
These are levels that are actually enjoyable to play and don't have any problems in design, etc.

FLAWED:
These are levels that are fun to play, but have glaring problems, such as missing effects for sprite swaps, difficulty spikes, an unbalanced midpoint, etc.

MEDIOCRE:
Although these levels are technically flawless, there is something about the design that makes them really bland and boring.

HEAVILY FLAWED:
These are levels that have at least one design flaw so severe that it causes the level to be unbeatable, or are joke levels.


If you think I didn't explain myself clearly enough, just ask me to elaborate on something, and I will.