Score: 10

"Happy birthday to me!"

submission: [SG] Nova Day

date: July 5, 2008

It's so very nice to have good friends in places you wouldn't expect. Like you on the internet, or the hobo outside that titty bar down the street that makes me uy him gin.

Honestly though, I really don't have words to express my gratitude. This birthday was pretty rough as I'm sure you know, and this really, really brightened up my day, which is something that's been a bit hard to do as of late.

But needless to say, I loved it, as I love all your work. I especially liked the "Chongo Box" for some reason - made me laugh fairly good. Whole thing was filled with some decent jokes, and I'm very thankful for them all.

Much love my man,
-Sky

Score: 7

"Hmm..."

submission: Faith of the Heart

date: February 7, 2008

Interesting representation of the song. I always enjoy new montages of stuff played to the "Enterprise" theme, but this is the first one I've seen in flash.

The man on the mountain kinda made me think of Zefram Cochrane's statue.

Two major gripes:

1) Could've made the final ship look a little more like the NX-01 Enterprise, as I assume that's what you were shooting for. As of now it looks...weird as all hell.

2) You can't f'ing seriously tell me you like the theme from seasons 3-4 better than the theme from seasons 1-2. Come on now, anyone with their sanity intact knows that the theme didn't deserve to be basterdized like that :(

-NovaShades

Score: 6

"In all honesty..."

submission: Kickass Black Stick Dude

date: December 16, 2007

I didn't even realize you were on my favorites list. I mean, you weren't on there when I first saw this. Weird, eh? But for dedicating this flash to me, I'll add you (again?). Really cool of you bro! :)

The flash itself was pretty neat. I mean, I'm not too big on most stick animations, but you seem to pull them off ok. It does, of course, have much room for improvement.

Critique:
- Obviously, it was pretty damned short. More length sir, more length!
- It could have used voice acting (I'm available) or even Speakonia or something like that. Also, the SFX could use more variety.
- The background needs work. It's quite, well, "flat" (not sure how else to describe it); a moving background (flowing water, clouds moving, wind, etc) would have fixed that.
- Sticks could be a bit more detailed. A face, accessories, or clothing, for example.
- It would've been nice if the fight progressed to a different locale, or even just to a different part of the dock, or in the water perhaps (swim fighting!)
- You totally needed to add more Nova. Everything needs a bit more of me. I am scientifically proven to add a minimum of 5% extra "cool" to anything.

Take care now;
-NovaShades, [SG]

Score: 5

"Jesus, what is with these Shades Gang homos?"

submission: [SG]- Madness's drink

date: December 12, 2007

They're all a pack of ignorant little homos and if I ever see one of them out on the street I'm going to curb stomp his ass until...oh wait I'm admin nevermind I love you all.

Well ice, it's way too short for my liking (make that my -loving-), but I suppose that was your point. Art be art, author prerogative and all that.
It could've used a background - anything really. Alley would have been sweet.
Also could've used more dialogue and, like, some more humor. Leek's almost incoherent babbling was enough for a little smile, but that's about it.

But thanks for busting flash caps in mofos for talkin' shit about me. Or something.

Check yo self b4 u wreck yo self;

-NovaShades

Score: 8

"Shade Gang Sucks!"

submission: [SG] betrayed

date: December 4, 2007

Oh wait, I'm an admin...disregard that title. I love you :>

As I pointed out earlier, it could've used background music and some indicator of who is talking when. Probably could've used a bit more length as well. Also, a sound effect or two.

But hey, you'll get where you need to be bro. GG/10

Score: 6

"Thanks!"

submission: {OO}DD#4

date: December 4, 2007

It's nice of you to set me on fire amidst your montage of...abstract art and rainbow penis jokes. I chuckled.

Keep on keepin' on :)

Score: 8

"Hey, for a while there, I wanted to strangle you!"

submission: Soldiers' Defense

date: November 23, 2007

Sweet f'ing Lord this is a frustrating game, but I kept at it because it was wicked fun for the most part. I've been playing sporadically since this was under judgment, and I just finished about an hour ago. Man, it sure does take a hell of a lot of patience to get all the upgrades...

In my opinion, the attention span of the average Newgrounds patron is...less than ideal for this particular game. If you're planning on making any improvements, I think you first need to add the ability to select a level of difficulty or find some way to make it a bit easier for some people (allow the option to start with a bit of money, perhaps), because I'm not sure many will have the patience to get all the way through.

Also, those damned Mochi Ads! I don't want my own 'Zwinky' damn you! I think it'd be best for players if you'd tone those down a bit. I don't mind them for the most part, but this is pretty crazy.

Well, all in all, being the defense junkie I am, I had a f'ing blast kicking and screaming my way through this bitch, and oh yes, it is a bitch. Definitely not for those who want a twenty minute gaming session.

I really hope it makes it into the Defense Collection; I know I recommended it :)

Score: 7

"You're a sick, twisted f'ed up man sir!"

submission: Story Time With Mohammed1

date: November 22, 2007

But damn you sure do make some really great flash movies!

Consistent quality and lack of taste (in a good way!), and almost always good for a laugh. Hell, my girl even likes your work...sometimes. Your voice (or whoever does the voice) always fits nicely - it's creepy.

Only reason for the seven was that I don't enjoy looking at genitals or sex in flashes, and I was hoping for a Turkey Day themed flash from you (is that still a possibility; it would be wicked nice). Could use a pixelated blur or somethign of the sort, but that's not your style, and that's just fine.

I'd like to give this review a bit more...something, but there's just not much else to say.

Well, except that I'm a fan for some strange reason, and I wanted to finally put that out there (this is a blanket review for all your flashes). Must be the twisted bastard inside all of us, eh? Keep on keepin' on bro, and I'll keep my eye out for new Junkyard flash.

Score: 5

"Always nice..."

submission: For Joyce.

date: November 22, 2007

...to see flash that's aimed at a good cause. I hope Joyce gets well as soon as possible. Had a few family members and friends of the family suffer through all that crap as well. Lost someone recently; it's not easy. Said a little prayer for her and those around her just now :)

As to the actual flash, well, it needs to be longer for sure. Needs a little bit of plot - anything really. The cat is drawn well, and I like the guy at the end waving; he's pretty cool looking.

That's all I got. Take care now.

Score: 8

"Here's some suggestions..."

submission: Hungry are the Dead

date: November 14, 2007

First off, love me a zombie game, love me a defense game. It could've had a few extras, but all in all it was pretty fun. But it gets a solid four/eight from me, and here's why...

Critique:

Come on now, a guy with a scoped rifle is gonna be taking longer shots than this - these are pistol distances. The limited field of vision as far as seeing the zombies before they're close enough to your defenses is a real pain. The barbed wire gets annihilated wicked fast later on in the game. Why aren't the sandbags behind the fence/gate? Would've made a lot more sense, as they looked out of place, and it would've done a bit to add to the extremely limited field of vision, which is my primary "issue" with your work. I'd think a mere increase of twenty-five percent would be sufficient.

The reloading is cumbersome. Come on now, I get and respect that you were going for a bit more realism (zombies come, you're gonna have the gun[s] you have, and no more), but would it have hurt too much to allow the "R" key to do the job? Click click click click, fire fire fire fire, repeat x20...arrgh! You get used to it, but damn is it annoying...

Limited sound effects took away a bit as well. I want my zombies to groan or something when shot or when they're injured by barriers dammit! I want them quasi-retarded bastards to come on screen making stereotypical Down Syndrome noises and whatnot damn you! Also, the sound of a rifle bolt (click click baby!) after each shot, and perhaps sporadic commentary (oh fuck they're close, Boom! Headshot!, etc) from our protagonist would've been absolutely priceless.

SO: All in all, a pretty damned nice game for what it is. Definitely worth the time, and definitely worth a few dozen more replays. I really hope you have it in mind to make a sequel, because the world needs all the zombie games it can get. Excellent work; keep it up!

BONUS PROTIP: "Spray and Pray" (fire in random directions, anticipating the next wave) when nothing's on the screen; you can often get a few undead and quickly go back to reloading.