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The Final Hour (Now with video) *Spotlighted*

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The Final HourXTrophx
Listening to music in your room when suddenly something happens...
what happen? No one knows..


http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww92/Joester1991/ICON0.png

level is not so long made it in less than one week..

Thanks goes to

NinjaFerret22 for her awesome use of stickers and testing it
Emoguy for some ideas and testing it
Morgana25 and Comphermc for some small ideas and suggestion

Thanks to everyone else who beta tested this level i really appreciate it

Thanks alot to Cog for the video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MK-tVGmQRY&feature=player_embedded

http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww92/Joester1991/TFH4.jpg


http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww92/Joester1991/TFH3.jpg


http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww92/Joester1991/TFH2.jpg


http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww92/Joester1991/TFH1.jpg

Enjoy it!!!!
2010-07-28 03:42:00

Author:
Joey
Posts: 758


Looks fantastic from the screenshots!

I'll check it out!
2010-07-28 03:48:00

Author:
SpeedyMcKnuckles
Posts: 331


****, I hate it when i'm trying to listen to the radio and that happens! But anyway your level was pretty fun for a disaster level. Stuff fell apart and blew up real nice! The explosion that chases you was interesting as I personally haven't seen that done before. Overall a fun, visualy pleasing level. 4/5!2010-07-28 04:43:00

Author:
Lockstitch
Posts: 415


Beta tested this and it sucked!
did you change anything?

2010-07-28 06:53:00

Author:
monstahr
Posts: 1361


Beta tested this and it sucked!

hmmm you didnt said that when you beta tested !


did you change anything?



and Myep i changed a feew stuffs
2010-07-28 07:50:00

Author:
Joey
Posts: 758


Ok, feedback time! (please ignore any typos, I jsut woke up )

Gameplay
I really enjoyed the gameplay in this level. I was actually quite surprised how little platforming there was in it, when usually your levels tend to be platformers. But I think that you must've worked really hard on this new genre, and you've mastered it perfectly.
I loved how the fire obstacles were actually bits of glass, but they still burnt you, I had absoloutely no idea how that was done! It was fantastic, and really original! The chase scene with the explosion was also fantastic and I really enjoyed it

Visuals
Again, your classic 'cartoony' visulas were absent, and instead you focused on making it relastic, to great success! (I'd just like to quickly take this time to congratulate you on your excellent change of style, you really are very versatile ) Anyway, the lighting was, as always, fantastic! Morgana would be proud The slight red wash really conveyed the 'disaster' theme you were going for.
All the explosions were nicely timed and looked great in the final product.

Rating
I really enjoyed this level a lot, and would love for a sequel! *hint, hint*
:star::star::star::star::star:and a <3 !!
2010-07-28 10:10:00

Author:
Plasmavore
Posts: 1913


LOL looking good, I like the little story! I will play it today for sure 2010-07-28 14:47:00

Author:
grayspence
Posts: 1990


A very nice level! Where'd the brick print sticker come from? Is it a photo of a level background or simply a photo of materials you've arranged?2010-07-28 15:13:00

Author:
chimpskylark
Posts: 335


A very nice level! Where'd the brick print sticker come from? Is it a photo of a level background or simply a photo of materials you've arranged?

A photo of background
2010-07-29 01:49:00

Author:
Joey
Posts: 758


gosh... I didn't even had the time to play it D:
You can be sure, if its as goos as I saw, I'll LOVE it!
2010-07-29 02:15:00

Author:
Chump
Posts: 1712


Pictures look awesome. I'll try playing it sometime this week.2010-07-29 02:29:00

Author:
Dragonvarsity
Posts: 5208


hmmm you didnt said that when you beta tested !

yeah well. the times, they are a-changing.

I'll give it another play anyway though
2010-07-29 04:05:00

Author:
monstahr
Posts: 1361


I'll give it a go. For one week it looks amazing! 2010-07-29 09:15:00

Author:
talbot-trembler
Posts: 1114


Okay, I played it and here's what i thought

The Good,
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1. Amazing detail and I just love the scenery
2. Explosions were top notch and I love how they affected everything like making things flip in the air, sink in the ground or just explode into different parts
3. I loved the glass fire, haven't seen that in a lot of other levels
4. Although a bit challenging, the gameplay was great and I had a lot of fun
5. Nice boss fight, not too unique but still fun.

The Bad,
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1. It took me while to find out there was a button on the car that pushes you up to the other platform like in the story mode. If I were you, I'd put a light around the button so you can see it. this is around the second rope you have to swing across.

and the Ugly
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http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT4Zc6Xin7MDvI4KnbvaerPgvAoBTDwv vywWma-G5a4f2VzBAM&t=1&usg=__wipJMwLXtXudqdGG6DjhlQFC5Uc=

Overall, I gave it :star::star::star::star::star: and a <3. Awesome job!
2010-07-29 11:59:00

Author:
Dragonvarsity
Posts: 5208


5. Nice boss fight, not too unique but still fun. Boss Fight?


The Bad,
-------------
1. It took me while to find out there was a button on the car that pushes you up to the other platform like in the story mode. If I were you, I'd put a light around the button so you can see it. this is around the second rope you have to swing across.
! Yeah ill try to add that. Thanks!
2010-07-29 16:59:00

Author:
Joey
Posts: 758


This is now my favorite "end of days" level :star: :star: :star: :star: :star: and a <3 .2010-07-29 17:10:00

Author:
AbstractFlesh
Posts: 837


Played this the other night and really liked it!

You have a flair for the dramatic in this level and that opening is full of "what the heck is going on out there" tension. The lamp falling on the floor was a nice detail. I loved the orange lighting but the ash is an especially nice touch. Found the platforming to be pretty easy, the exception being the car hood and the chase scene. Those are a little tricky but two harder things in an otherwise easy level doesn't bother me at all.

Love the explosion of the plane.... great effects! The bus is a really nice set piece too.

So ya, great visuals, easy platforming, fun to play. I like it Wish there were a little more to do and it was a bit longer but thermo prevents this I'm sure.

Nice & fast work Joey! 5 stars & hearted.
2010-07-29 17:12:00

Author:
Morgana25
Posts: 5983


you changed everything!
Now it's just okay.
2010-07-29 18:22:00

Author:
monstahr
Posts: 1361


It seems apocalypse is the new shark survival. One difference. One of them is far better.

From the amazing scenery to the amazing explosions, it's hard to not like this level. That's it pretty much....

:star::star::star::star::star: and a <3
2010-07-29 20:08:00

Author:
talbot-trembler
Posts: 1114


Boss Fight?

Sorry, when I meant boss fight, I meant the giant fire catching everything fire. I guess I should say chase.
2010-07-29 20:12:00

Author:
Dragonvarsity
Posts: 5208


Well now that I reached the scoreboard, I'll comment. This level seems like a real departure for you... no cartoony... nothing, no real odd landscaping...

I liked it so much I instantly wanted to rush out to my moon and develope my own end of days level... butt, plug away as I might-- the only name I can come away with is 'The **** HOUR'... which I think might be banned in several countries.

So i like the mystery, general lack of a story. I like the opening, the 'R1' door, the lamp, the rocker box, the invisible checkpoints. The platforming is just ok (again, unusual for you). What is phenomenal is the set pieces! The telephone poles, the transformers, jet engines, rooftop compressor units, cars, trolley/bus, tanker... incredible builds...

I had a little plane shifting problems this play through that I didn't on the beta... and early on after something explodes outside the apartment complex I ran into some invisible fire... but not on my second play-through. I can still not navigate the chase, not one bit, but have decided that bit may be on me! All in all a terrorific set piece with oddles of atmosphere... that definitely had me wondering aloud... It doesn't really go anywhere but then again, in our Final Hour, how many of us will?
2010-07-29 22:52:00

Author:
Gravel
Posts: 1308


Everyone play it! It's awesome 2010-07-29 23:04:00

Author:
Ninjaferret22
Posts: 1403


Really cool level Joey! Sort of another take on an early level by you and much improved!

I have to agree with Morgana that I do like quite a bit of your stuff in this, however I wish there was a bit more detail as well as things to do. Though the ending bit probably killed your thermo as well as tons of corners throughout the level.

I'd love to see what you would end up with if you took your time and spent a month or two rather than popping it out the door.

Still a brilliantly done level though. Especially with the additions you put in there after I saw it the first time through.
2010-07-29 23:23:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383


This level was simply........STUNNING!!!! i loved every minute of it, i especially liked the explosion that chases you, it makes it so action packed :star::star::star::star::star: and a <32010-07-29 23:35:00

Author:
geddez12
Posts: 338


Amazing level buddy! The start was epic and the fire effects was great!

I gave it 5 stars and 1 heart!
2010-07-29 23:54:00

Author:
Alec
Posts: 3871


sick looking level.2010-07-30 02:06:00

Author:
orang3dragon612
Posts: 243


I loved it
I had fun creating it with you.
2010-07-30 02:12:00

Author:
emoguy
Posts: 26


Thanks alot guys for thoes kind words! and for playing the level, im glad you guys like it thanks

Also huge thanks to Cog for making an awesome video of the level , Thanks Cog!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MK-tVGmQRY&feature=player_embedded
2010-07-31 04:51:00

Author:
Joey
Posts: 758


Fire-riffic.
What was the fire at the end made of? That torch decoration?
And was it emitted for each step? Why didn't you go for a piston with a bit of wobble?

Not so much gameplay, but cool visuals and nice effects. I liked the detail for the exposed wires on the telephone pole. I'm sure there were many other little things like that that I missed too.

And how is the glass burnable? Just shrunken fire hazard material over top of the glass?
2010-07-31 07:04:00

Author:
midnight_heist
Posts: 2513


Fire-riffic.
What was the fire at the end made of? That torch decoration?
And was it emitted for each step? Why didn't you go for a piston with a bit of wobble? yeah its the torch decoration, i have something under the level that emits it


And how is the glass burnable? Just shrunken fire hazard material over top of the glass?
Invisible DM as fire
2010-07-31 08:40:00

Author:
Joey
Posts: 758


looks great. plan to play it later 2010-07-31 23:38:00

Author:
YEAH_NAH
Posts: 775


Epic Trailer XD2010-08-01 00:14:00

Author:
Ninjaferret22
Posts: 1403


What can I say?
Joey you're an amazing special effects maker.
Every level you make has its own mood, it's own style. I really liked this one because its different from your other levels, it has this realistic yet surreal setting.
Overall, another wonderful level from the Great Joey
The fire part was amazing
:star::star::star::star::star: and a lovely <3
2010-08-03 00:26:00

Author:
Chump
Posts: 1712


Another awesome level Joey. It's not quite as great as "The Lost Planets: Red Zone", but the fire designs are brilliant and the apocalyptic atmosphere is exhilarating. Congrats on making an spotlight for the 2nd episode in a row. 5 stars and a heart.2010-08-11 03:44:00

Author:
JustinArt
Posts: 1314


Incredible special effects and explosions! Very immersive! Loved it!2010-08-14 20:02:00

Author:
SpeedyMcKnuckles
Posts: 331


Hello joey, I played our level ahwile ago and I forgot to give feedback. :

Here I go...

The post apocalyptic feel of this level is maintained with the slight MM style of challenges.
Swinging from fallen buildings, dodging explosions, and manuvering tricky landscapes is the name of the game here, and it certainly doesnt dissapoint. The obstacles are persistant throughout the level, which gives the strong feeling of navigating a destroyed city. Visuals were a unique style of half realistic and half craft world-ish (is that a word? ) Anyway, this is a top notch level, if your looking for hectic fun, with some unique visuals, check this one out follks! This ones a surefire way to entertain!
:star::star::star::star::star: and a big ol' <3 from me!

-Grayspence
2010-08-15 23:17:00

Author:
grayspence
Posts: 1990


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