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[Switchy]

The controls switching is unpredictable and infuriating.

Harksa responds:

Hi,

thank you for your feedback. I'll work on making the switching more predictable.

[Where is the Elephant?]

I hate when the elephant is behind the tree. That is such bullshit cheating by the game

[Balloon Boy Adventure]

Fun... until you get the medal

Although simple, this game is surprisingly addicting. It has all necessary elements for a well planned out side scrolling shooter challenge. This game is well polished, and the controls respond nicely. A little more variety in birds or enemies in general would be nice though. The music was bubbly and fun, providing a good match to the game itself.

I was disappointed that nothing happens after you get to 10,000 feet. I was expecting the balloon to touch down or something like what really happened, but the game never ends. I have somewhat of a disliking for games that don't end.

[Crush the Castle]

Excellent.

What should I say about this game? The graphics and sounds are beautiful, the physics engine is very nice, the advancing weapon technology was a nice touch. You also included a good level editor - always a wonderful feature!

This is a very well polished product and clearly it took a lot of effort. I only have two complaints.

First, on the later levels with a lot of objects, I found the controls to be a little unresponsive - I click the 2nd time when the shot is clearly still on its way up and nothing happens, the shot just hangs there and gets wasted. This is frustrating when things are going well for me otherwise. Are you removing the game objects from the stage when they are not visible?

Second, after I release the final shot, the reset button is broken. I have to wait until the the shot stops moving, then for the countdown, and then I have to click some acknowledgment that I'm a royal failure... even when I know immediately that the shot didn't come out right (sometimes due to point number 1)! Why can't I click reset? It kind of seems like a purposeful irritation. As a result, I found myself clicking reset with one shot left if I didn't think my odds on the shot were good.

Nevertheless I finished the game and it was quite satisfying.

[OCD+]

How confusing...

This game is annoying as hell. It isn't fun.
In fact, it's annoying to the point of obnoxiousness. Yet, I still played it. I still got four of the medals. I'm still working on getting another.
I wonder if anyone is really patient enough to get the medals by the way they were intended.

I understand the point of the game, but I don't see how it was necessary.

I guess you accomplished what you set out to do, and quite well I might add. Good for you (I guess).

[-Red-]

Wonderful.

Probably one of the best defense games I've ever played. I like how the rebounds can damage the ground, but I don't like how the craters don't stay. I'd like to see if they would be additive and make the holes bigger if they get hit in the same place.

Overall, this is a great game.

[Fancy Pants Adventures]

Amazing!

Holy cow, man. This has to be the best platformer I've played in an extremely good time.
The amount of style is just dripping from every fluid motion, every deliciously executed jump.
10/10 5/5 <3