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Imaynotbehere4long wrote:

Nickname wrote:This looks pretty cool, I'll review it tomorrow.

Posted two days ago. I think it's safe for me to review this.

Man1234FK wrote: unfortunately, made the checkpoint kind of useless since you have to hit the switches all over again if you die.

Here's a simple fix: move the checkpoint to Section 4, then add the previous two switches along with the block indicator things beside it. BOOM! The checkpoint is no longer useless.

And now, my review:

I agree with Turtwig; this is a pretty good switch level, except for the aforementioned useless midpoint, as the level is a bit too long not to have a useful one. However, despite the level having a decent challenge, it wasn't so difficult that the useless midpoint was that big of a deal. The block placement is well done and there's a good variety of NPCs. There are even a few clever secrets in the level that will reward the player with a star coin if he/she figures out how to get them. Of course, this leads to the minor oddity of there being eight star coins in the level, but this is a minor issue. I also didn't mind the variety in locations that the player explores; in fact, I actually welcome variety in any SMBX level as long as it is done well, and in this case, it is. However, in contrast to the level's initial variety is the generic Boom Boom battle at the end; not only is it unnecessary and out of place, it's also boring and a lazy design choice. Remember: never use one of SMBX's pre-programmed bosses unless you do something unique with them; never just throw one of the bosses in an empty room with the player because it makes you look lazy. Another thing you did that's annoying is having the Message Block's event play the message sound effect; the message plays the sound effect by itself, so having the event play the sound effect as well means the player will hear the sound effect twice, and this is just unnecessary for the level and annoying for the player.

Summary:
GOOD:
-Graphic choices aren't terrible.
-Music choices work well with the level.
-Block placement is well done.
--VARIETY OF ENEMIES.
-Certain star coins are cleverly hidden.
-Decent challenge despite the useless midpoint.

BAD:
-Useless midpoint.
-Lazy Boom Boom battle.
-Message event plays the message sound effect.

In conclusion: This is a really well made level, and if it weren't for the first two bad points, this could have gotten a higher score. Heck, if you manage to make an impressive custom boss for this level, you may even make it into The Best. Until then, I'd say this deserves a 7/10.