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[The Bros]

A nice proof of concept

I like the engine itself, and its nice to see a vector based mario game for a change rather then a sprite based one. I do have a few issues with the game however. The controls feel a little loose when it comes to the jumping mechanics, I didn't mind the wall jumping, although I think it could be a little more forgiving with the distance it gives you when you do it. My main issue with the game is the fact that it is just another mario clone. I would have preferred to see original characters and music, but I guess you have the engine now so that should be easy. I also noticed some performance issues, even tho my PC has 8gb of ram, I suppose this could be due to the large number of vector assets? All in all tho, I think its a great engine and I hope I get to see it put to good use.

[Old Mario Bros]

Great engine

It took me a few lives to get used to the physics, but once i did i found myself having a really good time. Enemy path finding and patterns were spot on, a really really great engine. The level design was really clever and all together it was a great tribute to the Mario series. Id love to see another game come out of you, using the same engine even, but something without the mario name attached, something with your own characters and universe. I myself am looking to do some art for games at the moment, you can check out my flash list if your interested. But yeh, great work, im eager to see what you do next :)

[Zelda: Links Backyard]

I gotta say man

That engine is really coming together, i just wish you were doing something more with it. Even something as simple as a brand new zelda art style or something like that would be great, just, i dunno, something to elevate it above just being another zelda sprite game.

[Zelda: Practice Stage]

A nice engine

Only a few complaints, it would be nice to be able to walk diagonally for example. But my real main problem is the fact its using the zelda license. Don't get me wrong, im a massive zelda fan, but i always thought it would be cool to have a zelda type game, but with different characters and a different setting, like a sci fi style zelda or something like that, or you would need to do is find a competent artist that would be interested in working on the project, hell id love to do the art for a zelda clone myself, you can check out my flash if your interested. But yeh, as i was saying, its a nice engine, so itd be even nicer to see a whole new character and series born out of it.

duperDude responds:

I'm not positive twowards an "Sci-fi", i rather stick with medieval setting.
I'll think about it

[Mario-Combat]

Fantastic Engine

Id like to see it used with something a little more original in the future, as in something that isnt related to mario, i think this engine could be used to create some truly great and unique games in the future with a little tweaking.

[Sneaky Snake's Adventure]

Its like Type of the Dead

Only with a better soundtrack. I demand a sequal. And with more boxes.

DAIRYDOG responds:

typing of the dead is like my favorite game

[Pico's Blam Jam]

Nice Game Dewds

Nice game indeed, nice graphics, nice responsive controls, nice physics, my only real gripes are with the lack of music, which made it sound a little empty, and the lack of a game over screen when you die, other then that great job, i look forward to seeing what you come out with next.

PivotGames responds:

haha, we actually had another reference to you in the game.. But due to the deadline I wasn't able to complete your ragdoll in time so we left it out :( sorry :P
thanks for the review!
-Bas