Score: 9

"Quite Complex"

submission: GemCraft

date: 1 hour ago

A nice effort with a decent concept taken somewhat further than other versions that I've seen. The crystals is a new addition that I think works really well. Do any of the crystals get better ranges when they become more powerful, gem-wise?

I'm close to getting the glowing surround for the icons, which means that I've got enough power to take on quite a few waves at a time. It's a great guage of the score that you can see where you have to be to be a 'worthy player'

I think that you could add a new feature, like some characters either coming in with taunts and rebukes for a bit of storyline and banter. Something to give a little tie-me-in for each level.

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Score: 7

"Hmm"

submission: Awesome Sprite Tutorial

date: 2 hours ago

I've never really been one for tutorials, as I've never really had much of a use for them. I think that you've given a nice selection of information about the use of and manipulation of sprites.

I would have given better information about the how to, with animations of the mouse pointer moving about the screen and showing where to click in an animated form - I'm not really one for seeing the sprites move as they should on an endless loop, to show you what you should be after completing the instructions.

Some sort of musical addition would be nice as well - you can find plenty of ambient in the Audio Portal that you would find suitable

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Score: 8

"Good, but..."

submission: The Music Video Collab

date: July 1, 2008

So we've got a compilation of some good songs and decent animations (CobaltChloride and Simple-line in particular on the animations front) There are going to be a few issues with the animation in general, especially the timing of the drums to the beat. The drum appears on the beat and the stick then moves, which sucks. You know how the sound of a guitar is produced, so how about getting the drum right as well ;)

I'd seriously suggest that you work together on a music video for the same tune, then take the best bits from each of you and sew it all together. Dragonforce would be great, as Through the Fire and Flames could be taken somewhere with the simple, yet effective Guitar Hero animation.

I'd love to see about 4 of these developed into proper full blown videos, as they can really go somewhere. It just needs time to get there and you can always come over for some assistance.

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Score: 9

"I like this"

submission: DKC- Ice Cave Chant Slow Mix

date: July 2, 2008

Love the way that you've got the 'icicle sounding' twinkles, which work really well for the imagery of an icy cave. I get the feeling that there's something flying taking me through this cave, on a sort of fly on the wall style entrance. This tune could easily be used in some sort of Final Fantasy style game to represent a safe haven, as it's got that homely quality about it

I'd have made it just a little longer and added a little more variation to it, just so that it maybe conjures up other images for the listener as well.

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Score: 8

"Hmm"

submission: .:Sweeping Through Life:.

date: July 2, 2008

I think there's one duff note in your backing track. It just sounds a little out of key, so a little tweak there would improve the track greatly. The problem with the track being one long loop of the backing track doesn't really help the situation, but I will say that the melody makes a good effort to disguise it.

I loved the high end piano towards the end of the tune. A nice variation on the theme and it really added another level to the track. I still think that for a 3 minute track you are lacking a little variation. Maybe something changing around the backing to liven it up a little?

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Score: 9

"Sounds a little Metallica"

submission: Final Moment (Alex Sandford)

date: June 29, 2008

The start of the tune sounds very much like Nothing Else Matters by Metallica, but it soon changes into something different. Congratulations to you and Alex for putting together a great sounding tune.

The only thing I'd do is tone down the bass a little, as it tends to drown out the lead guitar a little too much. It's a fine balance, I'll be the first to admit, but just a fine tweak would make this tune a very nice addition to anyone's iPod.

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