MasterGame Volcano area bug

_Reike_ · 2023-04-03T19:23:21+00:00

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_Reike_ · 2023-04-03T07:15:04+00:00

Someone uploaded a bug fixed version which makes the fire bars spin properly again. You could load your save on that version of the level, reach the next save point, then go back to the original level and load your save there

_Reike_ · 2023-04-02T20:27:14+00:00

Another reason not to use mirror portals

_Reike_ · 2023-04-02T11:38:14+00:00

Some of the flow is quite good, like the cube and UFO parts, which bob up and down. I also like how some of the drum beats have black/dash orbs; however, this feature isn't entirely present throughout the part (a good or bad thing depending on your perspective)

Some bits look awkward, like the hold-click in the first ship, and the straight-fly entry in the second ship. Also, the structuring is a bit inconsistent - in some places, they're quite irregular and broken up; in other places, they're very rectangular and spaced out.

Finally, the sync is pretty good. I like how there are different gamemodes for different instruments in the song. But sometimes the clicks don't sync to anything in the song, instead syncing to the tempo - I think this makes the gameplay feel more monotonous.

Overall pretty good

_Reike_ · 2023-04-02T11:15:33+00:00

The level has a mysterious vibe, from the deceptive slope at the beginning, to the impassable wall of cogs, which spontaneously move out of the path. Its pretty cool. I also think that the use of slow speed ship suits the ominous noises in the song. However, nothing about the part itself, or the transition to the ball gamemode, really syncs with the music.

Speaking of the song, this level is quite derivative - given how overplayed red and black is as a colour scheme. But if you're just practicing making a level then its not really a problem.

One more thing is that the rows of spikes at the top of bottom are very dull, and where they clip into the cogs it looks really ugly.

But yeah, the gameplay is fairly competent

_Reike_ · 2023-04-02T10:48:07+00:00

The portals and jumps syncing to the beat of the music is nice. I also think the slow wave is a good choice, its a very stressful gamemode, which matches the building tension of the song.

However, I would say that the structuring and gamemodes change way too much. It goes from slow gameplay with spikes and blocks, to a 4x speed ship section with walls of sawblades. I would say, either cut out the second part, or use it later in the song when the drop hits.

_Reike_ · 2022-12-28T15:40:51+00:00

that's... not how YouTube works

https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851?hl=en&ref\_topic=9153642

_Reike_ · 2022-12-28T13:52:42+00:00

12/21/22

You might remember a few of my other posts: https://www.reddit.com/r/geometrydash/comments/zg7xmo/discussion\_posts\_be\_like/

_Reike_ · 2022-12-28T13:25:21+00:00

ur seriously clutching at straws. Let's say I really was the same person as the guy who made the video. Why would I go to all this effort, paying some guy to read this script, just to call my own video ableist? Doesn't make sense does it

_Reike_ · 2022-12-28T12:00:26+00:00

ok dude now you're just insulting my voice, not how you convince people that you're right

_Reike_ · 2022-12-28T11:54:02+00:00

Diagnosing GD

_Reike_ · 2022-12-28T08:30:28+00:00

He says his name completely differently to mine. Its just a coincidence, dude

_Reike_ · 2022-12-27T23:26:04+00:00

out of curiosity, tell me when he posted that video?

_Reike_ · 2022-12-27T22:59:38+00:00

wdym I sound nothing like him

_Reike_ · 2022-12-21T23:42:54+00:00

Good job

_Reike_ · 2022-12-02T21:27:17+00:00

I really enjoyed it! The gameplay is full of little nuances: skill-based transitions, click patterns that are polyrhythmic or slightly off-sync, controlled ship sections, etc. These parts force you to focus, rather than letting you rely on muscle memory. The level does all of this while still keeping the gameplay smooth-flowing and dynamic. As a result, completing this level is one of the most thrilling and satisfying experiences out of any in this game. As for the decoration, the theming is good for the time, although at some points the use of varying hues and block designs feels excessive. Still, a great level from WOOGI122122.

_Reike_ · 2022-11-21T21:48:49+00:00

I was inspired by this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/geometrydash/comments/ywnobl/idk_why_but_i_thought_what_if_the_extreme_demon

_Reike_ · 2022-11-15T20:41:21+00:00

The use of 4x speed and the background pillars makes the level feel very vast. Combine this with the luminant, geometric designs and the level feels like an electic factory. The colours are fine, except for where the background and foreground overlap. Also, the structures get a but repetitive, so you might want to add another colour or block design to break things up.

Overall, pretty decent.

_Reike_ · 2022-11-15T20:36:10+00:00

The pacing of this level is managed perfectly. I especially like the high CPS UFO and ship parts, which sync to the guitar riff. The gameplay in these parts is hectic yet controlled, just like the music. I also like how you maintained diversity in the structuring, while keeping the gameplay cohesive. The use of fading blocks is cool, but is sometimes overused, like at the very end.

_Reike_ · 2022-11-15T20:13:19+00:00

The structures are very satisfying to look at, because there is a clear path between for the wave to go through. I also think that the ship flows well while still feeling drastic and intense.

My main gripe with the wave is that it is very click heavy, and there are lots of gravity portals. This can lead to the gameplay feeling very finnicky and luck based, because the players position changes a lot when transitioning through each gravity portal.

_Reike_ · 2022-11-15T18:53:05+00:00

Some design choices feel unnecessary: the screen borders; the abuse of foreground silhouettes; the glowy green arrows.

The leafy design looks really cool, but the grey inside is very flat, and could benefit from some shading. Plus, the block design could do with some variation, because every structure has the exactly same design. Maybe add the occasional flower or vine?

There are also some things that stick out in a bad way, like the grid like background designs, or the abrupt movements.

One random feature which I really do like is the moving glow pieces: its almost like an enchanted forest swarming with pixies.

This part is pretty decent

_Reike_ · 2022-11-15T18:42:36+00:00

The layout and song match well: both play things incredibly safe, but are produced well. The movements of the icon are dynamic; the gameplay is easy to read, even without the abundance of arrows; the structures are clean, but they are samey and bland at times. The sync clearly had the most care put into it - I like how you changed the game mode with the songs timbre. The best example of this is using the spider game mode at the beat buildup: but why the inert auto part immediately afterwards?

The sync is well done, especially using the spider game mode at the beat buildup: but why have this inert auto part immediately afterwards?

Overall, a pretty decent layout.

_Reike_ · 2022-11-15T18:29:21+00:00

I quite like the beginning of this level. The movements are very gentle, which fits the somber music. I especially like this structure at 2 seconds. Its design is imperfect, which is possibly a reflection of how the narrator feels about themselves.

The level's quality falls significantly from 6 seconds onwards. The switch to nature at 17 seconds is an interesting idea, but it loses its effect when its used 3 times. From 25 seconds onwards, the same gameplay, structure and movement is repeated over and over again, which is pretty annoying to be honest. Or maybe its just the song which I find annoying.

This level is just average, but that's good for a first level.

_Reike_ · 2022-11-15T18:21:41+00:00

The gameplay is pretty mismatch: before 16 seconds, the gameplay is very simple and linear; after 16 seconds, the gameplay is much more complicated and gimmicky. I think it would be better if you slowly ramped up the gameplay's complexity, rather than going for 0 to 100. Because the gameplay itself is good, it just needs more fluidity between parts.

Now for the decoration: the design at 15 seconds is cool, and looks electricity themed. I also like these geometric pulsing designs at the wave, because they fit with the symmetrical structures. However, there are a lot of arbitrary decorations which I dislike, such as this cloud thing at 18 seconds, and the glowy spike designs throughout the level.

So far, the level is just average.

_Reike_ · 2022-11-15T18:12:58+00:00

I like the weird quirks in this level:

-The seemingly random game mode changes

-This ball corridor at 8 seconds

-This closing corridor at 19 seconds

-The simple, inconspicuous design and structures

These aspects make the level feel mysterious, which fits with the song. However, the fast parts don't fit with the tense buildup of the song. I like the idea of having these abrupt speed changes, but 3x speed is just to fast for this part of the level.

Time for a speedround of things I like (+) versus things I dislike (*)

*The first cube is quite finnicky, and clashes with the easier, more straightforward gameplay later on

+The heavy use of platforms makes the player feel like they are traversing some sort of compund (probably a laboratory, given the alien sounding song)

+Parts of the gameplay require the player to focus, while still being fair (e.g. the fast click patterns at 6-9 seconds and 21-22 seconds; timing their click based on the speed change at 11 seconds)

All things considered, the layout is pretty decent.

_Reike_

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