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Hi i'm Steadler, and im offering anyone who wants it a review on there level/level's.

If you want the chance for a fair review just leave a post in the thread and i will get to it as soon as i am available.

First off, if you do want your level review'd, it will be a fair review, and i will be as detailed as possible in explaining why this is this and that is that, if i dont like something i will say it, but i will tell you in a constructive manner, and im only telling you because i think that would improve your level and/or gameplays and hearts.

Another thing no H4H or Y4Y levels here, i will just ignore thoses levels.

Here is the format of which i will be reviewing your levels.

Design: :star::star::star::star::star:

Sound: :star::star::star::star::star:

gameplay: :star::star::star::star::star::

Overall: :star::star::star::star::star:

Other: :star::star::star::star::star:

other is there for things like controller layout, is it too complicated things like that, but i will leave detailed overviews in each section, and i will rate each section out of 5 stars, if there is nothing to be posted in other you automaticly gain 5 stars for that section, depending on what i do post tho will depend on your star success for that section, so im reviewing out of 25 stars.

If you would like your level/level's review leave your post in this format, and you must include a LBP.Me link or i will skip over you sorry.

PSN NAME:

LBP.ME link:

What Type Of Level:

How good you think it will do:

If i like your level enough i will even promote it for you on the recomendations board,i will also link back to your original thread in level showcase if you have one and so wish, and try and get you more plays and hearts.

Anyway thats me done, have fun creating!!!

2011-02-13 00:51:00

Author:
steadler

Posts: 180

Please write a review on my signature levels, your reviews are quite compelling and I would love your imput!

PSN: Pickle_of_Fire

Level: www.lbp.me/v/xnqf85 (Please review both halves as one level).

Platformer/Dark Cinematic

I think the level (if taken as two parts of a whole will do pretty well). It really shines in the second half. I've put 120 hours into the first two parts so far (with one scene in particular requiring 437 individual connections to work) so I think it will speak for itself. Thanks in advance!

2011-02-13 03:21:00

Author:
Unknown User

I know you had played it before, but maybe you still want to review it?
PSN: Ham_salad
Title: Zompocolypse: Life After Z-Day.
Link: http://lbp.me/v/xdb8kq
LBPC Level Thread: http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/sho...fe-After-Z-Day

If you wouldn't mind posting the review in my thread that would be great, otherwise I could just copy it myself.

2011-02-13 03:45:00

Author:
Hamsalad

Posts: 2551

ok, i will get these two done at some point to day, review forthcoming.

2011-02-13 09:22:00

Author:
steadler

Posts: 180

Vectroids (http://lbp.me/v/xrebq7) by CuzFeeshe

Design:
The design was good with really bright and vivid retro colours, which as stated in other reviews i love.
The ship was good as it is a retro style game and needed a retro style ship, anything else would of looked out of place so i think you go it spot on.
The outline effect on everything was genious, it really took me back to old school gaming days, when gaming was about having fun and letting off steam so on this point i award :star::star::star::star::star: for Design

Sound:
Sound again was good, retro arcade style with not one blip in any of the actions you preformed, just a suggestion tho maybe add a few more SFX in or maybe add a music track in the background, but not very loud.
So for that reason only :star::star::star::star: for Sound

Gameplay:
gameplay is amazing, i played it 3 times in a row and i will definatley be going back at some time to play more, lots of re-playability in any game like this, but you can see the effort that has been put into the level and it makes me want to play it more, deffinatley :star::star::star::star::star: for Gameplay

Overall:
my overall opinion of Vectroids is its a great little top down Retro fun game, that i guarantee people who appreciate the older arcade style games will love and want to play again and again and again.
Everything is down to a T, and alot of work and effort has been put in, and apart from one other minor factor (for me) this would of gotten a perfect score, but its awarded :star::star::star::star::star: for Gameplay

Other:
Nothing to add :star::star::star::star::star:

Overall star rating is
:star::star::star::star::star::star::star::star::s tar::star::star::star::star::star::star::star::sta r::star::star::star::star::star::star::star:
24 STARS

2011-02-13 09:30:00

Author:
steadler

Posts: 180

PSN NAME: alexgangsta4

LBP.ME link: http://lbp.me/v/vx2sc5

What Type Of Level: Hoverboards!

How good you think it will do: 20 stars

2011-02-13 09:45:00

Author:
Unknown User

Hi steadler

, would you review my 2 pyramids?
!st part: LITTLE BIG PYRAMID: TEMPLE OF TUTANKHAMUN (COMPLEX PUZZLER)
2nd part: LITTLE BIG PYRAMID 2: SECRET OF CLEOPATRA (COMPLEX PUZZLER)
PSN ID: GILUPL
LBP.me: http://lbp.me/search?q=gilupl (now is ok, sorry

)
They were made in LBP1 and they don't work very well in LBP2 because those pyramids are so BIG. They took 1 and quarter thermo in LBP2 so they have some bugs and gltches. I'm not sure maybe they work. If you are looking for a big adventure with unique puzzles you will like those pyramids. If you are looking for a small/medium size level with fast action and nice graphic that mean my pyramids are not for you. I let you know when I created those levels my main idea was make very various gameplay so each pyramid have 20 various chapters. Thanks

.
Update: !st pyramid is working in LBP2 but it is little bit too dark, 2nd is full of bugs ang glitches, not my fault.

2011-02-13 09:52:00

Author:
GILUPL

Posts: 102

GILUPL the link you have provided me is wrong, it links me to just lbp.me site, please correct so i can queue your level.
alexgangsta4 your level has been queued to play.

2011-02-13 10:00:00

Author:
steadler

Posts: 180

Sackbeard's Long Day (http://lbp.me/v/xnqf85) By Pickle_of_Fire Pickle_of_Fire

Design:
You can see that alot of work has been put into these two levels, and expecially the cut scenes.
The lighting offered a very erie feel to the level when it was dark, it wasnt too dark that you could not see where you going and i feel you captured that perfectly, also the "Secret" areas where extra nice, when i finished the first time i see the scores and knew i had missed something so i went and replayed to see if i could find anymore, and i did.
The only thing i will mention design wise was the fact that there was no set "theme" i thought i was going to be playing a game to do with pirates and in the end i ended up playing pirates of the caribean, bioshock and left for dead.
You do i found have one or two flaws, see other section for more details.
But the asthetics were very nice so you get :star::star::star: for Design.

Sound:

Sound was good, and it had all the right sounds at the right times, to make you feel happy when you found that "secret" area, and to make you feel scared when you know something, but not quite what it is is coming to get you.
thats all i need to say about the sound area.
I give this level :star::star::star::star::star: for Sound.

Gameplay:
Gameplay was dissapointing in my view, with not that many things to do apart for the 10 or so zombies you kill at the end, maybe if you added a bigger zommbie horde to the mix, or maybe even adding a few random zombie spawns throughout the second half it would of made it much more enjoyable, and with the two points in the other section, it made it frustrating to play in certain areas.
I am only going to give this :star::star: for Gameplay.

Overall:
My overall feeling for this level was good and bad at the same time, both for the reasons i mentioned above and below, i think this could be a great level it just needs a few tweaks as mntioned, but remember this is just my opinion and might not be shared by others, but me being your player at the time, i wanted more from the level and i think that you could diliver more if your thermo permits.
I give it :star::star::star: as an Overall.

Other:
The two main gripes i had major issues with is the begining of the second level and the zombie horde at the end.
When you first drop down onto the plaforms and you have to jump across as some break if you fail and have to go back to the checkpoint the platforms do not fix themselves, making it nigh on impossible to make it across, which means you have to replay the level and watch the intro, which although is very good as all your intros and cutscenes were it is very frustrating to have to watch them over and over again, i intentionally kept dying at that point to test everyway i could to get across once the plat form is down.
Second is when the zombie horde comes, if a zombie kills you there is a random zombie right at the checkpoint which as soon as you spawn can kill you this also had me a little frustrated, i tested and tested again and although it does not happen every time it can be a problem if it does happen.
I give :star::star: for Other.

Overall Star Rating is:
:star::star::star::star::star::star::star::star::s tar::star::star::star::star::star::star:
15 STARS

2011-02-13 12:35:00

Author:
steadler

Posts: 180

Zompocolypse: Life After Z-Day (http://lbp.me/v/xdb8kq) By Ham_salad

Design:
The design aspect of this level is very good weather you switch the lights on or not, it is a simple design but the colour(color) correction you use fits perfectly to the zombie genre, i looked around your level tho and it just consists of the platforms you have created offering no secret areas, hidden prize bubbles or anything else, just platform to platform.
Maybe i missed them if there are any.
But you did use some nice detail, but i think a few to many cobwebbs, maybe lighten the load of them.
:star::star::star: for Design.

Sound:
The sound is almost faultless, and as i have said in other reviews really sets of the mood, i just have two problems with it, (1)all the zombies sound the same maybe be use on or two different sounds when the hordes are coming, i know zombies dont say much, but when they are moaning and groaning they dont all sound identicle.
(2) the music when you are waiting for the elevator is too common around LBP community levels, i think try and get someone to create your own music for that scene that will fit the theme more.
:star::star::star::star: for Sound.

Gameplay:
Gameplay was fun but does not offer much replayability in the level which is a shame because its set out to be a great level.
I think if you add more zombies, especially at the elevator part, it would encourage more people to play and try and get that top spot on the scoreboards, i think whoever is at the top is there because thats the max amount of points you can achieve in your level.
Set waiting for the elevator on a timer and keep the zombies coming until that timer runs out i think the person quickest on the trigger then deserves to have the top spot, because then it comes ,ore down to skill rather than just completing the level.
:star::star::star: for Gameplay.

Overall:
Overall i had fun with the game a few pros and a few cons, its a game i like and hearted for the simple fact that i enjoyed playing it, and so did my wife haha.
If you just pour a few more hours into the create mode with this level, and like i said to you befor make a Prequel then this could be a great series and i will definatly play the other parts to this story.
I give it :star::star::star::star: as an Overall.

Other:
The only other part i will mention is the last part, when you have to save the group of survivors you can see a player sensor at the top left of the screen as soon as the cutscene is finished, and also its impossible to save the girl at the end, maybe move her just a little bit further into the middle.
:star::star::star: for Other.

Overall Star Rating is:
:star::star::star::star::star::star::star::star::s tar::star::star::star::star::star::star::star:
16 STARS

2011-02-13 13:19:00

Author:
steadler

Posts: 180

Could you review one of my levels for me?

PSN: trivran. With no caps, you see, everyone insists on caps..
Level Name: Extreme Heat Desert Rally
LBP.me: http://lbp.me/v/sdw0x5 Is the ultra real link for real (although dunno why you need it) For real for ever yeah.
Type of level: One-Player Car thing deal..LBP1
How good you think it will do: No Game play Stars so 18.

2011-02-13 13:24:00

Author:
Unknown User

Could you review one of my levels for me?

PSN: trivran. With no caps, you see, everyone insists on caps..
Level Name: Extreme Heat Desert Rally
LBP.me: http://lbp.me/v/r6867r
Type of level: One-Player Car thing deal..LBP1
How good you think it will do: No Game play Stars so 18.

sure its been queued.

2011-02-13 13:27:00

Author:
steadler

Posts: 180

PSN NAME: shimsok

LBP.ME LINK: http://lbp.me/v/x3jd49

What Type Of Level: Story/Platformer

How good you think it will do: 15-21 stars

2011-02-14 07:01:00

Author:
Scholarship

Posts: 105

rest of review asks on the thread will be completed tmmorow.

2011-02-15 01:21:00

Author:
steadler

Posts: 180

sure its been queued.

Trivran please supply the valid link to the level you want reviewed, thanks.

2011-02-15 10:38:00

Author:
steadler

Posts: 180

I clicked on it, it goes straight to ... the wrong level. **** sorry. Copy pasted the link from that level because it's MA FAVE. Real link is: http://lbp.me/v/sdw0x5

2011-02-15 16:21:00

Author:
Unknown User

lol no probs level will be qued and played soon

2011-02-15 17:05:00

Author:
steadler

Posts: 180

Hey Steadler!

This is a really cool thing your doing and i love to give my level a change to be opinioned by your critical eye!

PSN: PROPOST
Level Name: !! Air Hockey !! Deluxe (multiplayer level 2p - 24)
LBP.ME:
Type of level: Battle Game for 2 to 4 players.
Rating: I don't know... But i hope its good

Thnx in advanced!

2011-02-17 12:26:00

Author:
propost

Posts: 23

Thnx in advanced!

queued sorry they are taking so long people, had alot to tweak last couple of days.

2011-02-17 12:43:00

Author:
steadler

Posts: 180

Extreme Heat Desert Rally (http://lbp.me/v/sdw0x5) by trivran

Design:
The design for the level was ok at best, you need to add more depth and make it look more "ralliefied" yes that is a word.
I kept running into small bugs, like the car getting stuck, or the floor glitching so bad i could see through it, so your cameras deffinatley need work, but however the car looked great and it set off a real impression to how the car looks in real life so you get :star::star: for Design:

Sound:
the sound again was ok, the music in the background i could hear faintly but its not really "rally" music, the engine sounds cool, but again the part of the car is the only bit that gets you any stars, but im afraid you get
Just :star: for Sound:

gameplay:
I could go around in circles on this glitching floor, and the fact that all you do is go in a straight line, up a few hills which you often get stuck on and have to restart, and then you finish in around 25 seconds, although "again" the car is very good, i feel you could of made the level alot better, maybe made a longer track with some different angles, i dont mean to come off harsh and please take this criticism constructivley, i just think you could have done alot better with it.
Just :star: again for gameplay:

Overall:
So after all that you probarbly hate me, im sorry but in my original post i said i would give the level a fair review and in this case i think it is fair, i have offered ways i believe could make the level better i just hope you will take good from it and try and change it around, like some of your other levels
Just :star: Overall:

Other:
no need to put anything in other, i have mentioned everything in normal feedback so
:star::star::star::star::star: for Other:

:star::star::star::star::star::star::star::star::s tar::star:
10 STARS IN TOTAL

2011-02-17 23:24:00

Author:
steadler

Posts: 180

Hello there!

I'd really appreciate a review on the introduction to my forthcoming Platforming series: The Printz Diaries.

PSN NAME: Rialrees

LBP.ME link: http://lbp.me/v/xyws-0

What Type Of Level: Cinematic

How good you think it will do: Pretty good, but I'd like suggestions on further improvements to the visuals, timing, dialogue etc

Many Thanks!

2011-02-18 13:17:00

Author:
rialrees

Posts: 1015

2011-02-18 13:37:00

Author:
steadler

Posts: 180

Very big thanks for that. I can see that the level needs a lot of work and as soon as my PS3 is back in my hands I will make all the changes you suggested. Thanks!

2011-02-18 17:31:00

Author:
Unknown User

Very big thanks for that. I can see that the level needs a lot of work and as soon as my PS3 is back in my hands I will make all the changes you suggested. Thanks!

Im glad you took it well man, i was hoping you would take it constructivley.
need anything man, give me a shout.

2011-02-18 17:36:00

Author:
steadler

Posts: 180

Try out my level Prius_Eco Adventure. It's been getting rave reviews so far and I'd really like to get the word out to make it stand out in the majority of crappy Prius levels.

PSN NAME: rhansen2

LBP.ME link: http://lbp.me/v/xhkk-4

What Type Of Level: Platformer

How good you think it will do: Very well.

2011-02-18 18:58:00

Author:
Sack-Jake

Posts: 1153

Hi jake i have already played your level and left a review in your thread before doing this thread.
Ill queue it up again and give it a quick playthrough

2011-02-18 18:59:00

Author:
steadler

Posts: 180

Whoops I forgot that you already played it!
You don't have to do a review if you don't want sorry!

2011-02-18 19:19:00

Author:
Sack-Jake

Posts: 1153

The LBP.ME link for my level has changed. It is now the following: http://lbp.me/v/x3jd49

2011-02-21 06:50:00

Author:
Scholarship

Posts: 105

Hi steadler

, are you going to review my pyramids? You don't like them

? I can see you played 1st part but you didn't finish, hmm? They work perfect in LBP1, 2nd part don't work in LBP2.

2011-02-21 13:13:00

Author:
GILUPL

Posts: 102

The LBP.ME link for my level has changed again. It is now the following: http://lbp.me/v/x3jd49

I apologize for any inconvenience.

2011-02-22 00:02:00

Author:
Scholarship

Posts: 105

steadler -
I see the benefit in what you are doing. You bring an honest voice to people looking to improve their levels. I could use some advice as I feel I have a decent start of a series but it has yet to take off. Please queue it up and get to it when you can fit it into your busy schedule.

PSN NAME:
MDAZZO (http://lbp.me/u/mdazzo)
LBP.ME link:
http://lbp.me/v/x1w6qw
What Type Of Level:
More of a story level than anything else at this point because it is an intro to a series. Small ez puzzle. no platforming. no real fighting.
How good you think it will do:
Overall I think it will do great, but I know the long corridor is a bit weak (you will know it when you see it) because the thermom was almost full and I had to wrap things up. I also know of a bug that is rare to occur but easy to find if you are looking (I bet you won't find it!). I think you will like the window scene and the tense moment that follows.

2011-02-22 04:47:00

Author:
MDAZZO

Posts: 15

Steadler I think my level is now ready for review...I think.

Turtle vs. The Volcanohttp://lbp.me/v/xx086c

PSN:AceMcMann

Controlinator Platformer

Hopefully 17-18.

Thanks buddy.

2011-02-22 21:11:00

Author:
Ace29

Posts: 132

PSN NAME: Valmassoi

LBP.ME link: http://lbp.me/v/x4q412

What Type Of Level: Score Challenge

How good you think it will do: Pretty good, it's based on a spotlighted PSP level. Just know that bubbles aren't placed randomly, each one is placed for you to keep a combo going throughout a whole area.

2011-02-23 11:37:00

Author:
anoken

Posts: 1654

G'day Steadler,

My name is Thunderbolt444 I have 2 levels I would like to be reviewed;

1. Football Kick (http://lbp.me/v/wy-ygr). It is a football (soccer) based minigame. I think it will do reasonably well.
2. Zombie Horde: Single Player Beta (http://lbp.me/v/xr7pth). A zombie-survival minigame. I think it will do well, too, although not as well as Football Kick.

Only do two levels if you can; I don't want you doing more than you want to.

Thanks for this; it is much appreciated.

2011-03-02 04:21:00

Author:
Unknown User

I have a bit of a.... out of the box idea.

Basically, this level is not published yet.

This is more of a preview, a teaser if you will.

PM me if you are interested.

2011-03-02 05:18:00

Author:
VeRsioNs_Z

Posts: 341

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