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Metallic Industries Inc. (spotlighted)

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http://lbp.me/v/0kz9552011-06-06 19:53:00

Author:
Xx_Mr_Orange_xX
Posts: 115


I just had the chance to play through this (and take the #1 score!), here are some thoughts:

Solid intro with nice sound design! I am immediately impressed with the look of the level. You seemed to have picked the perfect combination of materials and colors to get the cool industrial look I guess you were aiming for. As the level progresses I continue to be amazed at your attention to details, your use of decoration and stickers is truly masterful. Visual flourishes like the garbage compactor are things I have never seen before and even when I come across something I have seen before (such as the lava waterfall) you version seems so superior that it's like seeing it for the first time. Overall you have achieved a level of polish I rarely see, everything is perfect.

As for gameplay it was refreshing to play a pure platformer with zero speech bubbles and no distraction. The couple of "cutscenes" that were there only served to enhance the level and the one which panned out far really illustrated the scale of the factory which I appreciated. There were some really cool moments such as the afformentioned compactor, the bounce floor section and the part where you had to grab the lights. I think you struck a perfect balance of being challenging but never frustrating and THAT is very hard to do!

This is one of those levels where there is nothing I did not like and found nothing that could be improved upon. It is rock solid, I enjoyed every minute and I believe it is worthy of an MM pick. Great work, your levels never disappoint
2011-06-06 21:51:00

Author:
OCK
Posts: 1536


Seems to be cool! Queued!!! 2011-06-07 09:17:00

Author:
DizaumBR
Posts: 78


Thanks OCK! I really worked hard to make original gameplay that is fun and challenging, without being frustrating.2011-06-07 20:25:00

Author:
Xx_Mr_Orange_xX
Posts: 115


oh so you are mr orange? i heard someone mention you last night when playing levels, i remember because i thought they were talking about reservoir dogs for a sec. i played your level a few times now (probably 3 maybe 4 times with friends) it was really impressive and so solid. its clear you spent a long time on the mechanics because i found myself stopping to look every few minutes just to gawk and wonder how you did a lot of the trickier elements. i think i played a few more of your levels, i'll have a look later just to be sure. well done with this one it looked and played amazingly = )2011-06-12 14:23:00

Author:
lisatiffany
Posts: 55


Interesting.
I DO like shinay things.
2011-06-12 15:33:00

Author:
Maxi
Posts: 1176


I got to play this level a few days ago and absolutely loved it. Great looking level with plenty of fantastic platforming. I loved all the moving parts and was impressed with your use of decorations and stickers. Outstanding job.2011-06-12 18:25:00

Author:
biorogue
Posts: 8424


This level really is awesome man. The original level design and innovative gameplay mechanics make this a must play. It's also a good length as well, the effort and time put into this is apparent. For anybody that has not played this yet, I recommend you do so. This level deserves much more attention.2011-06-12 18:38:00

Author:
Bluephantom575
Posts: 142


Thanks biorougue and Bluephantom575 for such positive feedback.2011-06-22 07:54:00

Author:
Xx_Mr_Orange_xX
Posts: 115


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