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Sky Islands Platformer! (http://lbp.me/v/ms137x)

Finally, I finished it. Between university, job and ocassional lack of inspiration,
it took me about a month to finish this level. So here it is, enjoy!
This is a platformer inspired about mysterious islands floating in the sky.
Please play it and give me your impressions. I appreciate yor opinions and comments.
If there are any bugs, or something that doesn't work or look right,
something that you think should be changed or can be done better, please tell me about it.

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http://lbp.me/v/ms137x		2013-07-31 02:20:00

Author:
H-O-S-M-A-R
Posts: 74

looks neat! adding to the queue2013-07-31 07:31:00

Author:
biorogue
Posts: 8424

Funny design. Add it to the queued2013-07-31 13:24:00

Author:
Sandro8708
Posts: 625

First Playthrough Impressions:
First thing I noticed was the LBPC flag, show your colors with pride!

Gameplay was solid for the first portion of the level, then I hit the stair step platforms that require a grab. This part really got me to think about how to approach the obstacle, which is a refresher from the standard platformer. You also took a new direction with standard obstacles such as the disintigrating platforms. That being said, some obstacles were recycled at points in the level where you have to back track. There was also a visible anti-gravity tweaker, I don't know if that matters to anyone besides me since I am OCD.
The recycled obstacles aside, the gameplay is the level's strongest point.

I will update once I have played it a few more times


After Multiple Plays:
Now that I have had more time to warm up to it, the backtracking does not really detract from the experience, and actually offers a Legend of Zelda type feel to solving puzzles and conquering obstacles in the level. There is a level link, and it does not take long at all to load, which was a relief.

I always appreciate it when custom music is used, and this level has it's own theme song which is very well done.

The visuals are above average, but are not the stuff of legend. I was particularly impressed with the island disintegration and the background art. The platforms themselves, which you will be spending the whole game with, are not that memorable. The same textures and patterns are repeated.

Platformers usually come with little story if any at all, and this one didn't incorporate any story elements. However, unlike with some levels, I did not find myself begging for some story to back up the gameplay. It is strong enough on it's own at certain parts to keep you moving forward without the need for the story. Any level can always be improved with some story.

There are no collectables I could find in the level.


Final Verdict
7/10
Very Well Executed Level
This level's strong points are it's gameplay, and fresh take on some older ideas. It is a straightforward platformer with a few unique twists. This could have been an easy 8 if it incorperated more dynamic visuals, had collectable secrets or story elements. Please keep in mind nothing gets a 10/10 on my scale. I would recommend this level to any person who enjoys platformers. This one is highly above average and is well worth the time you will spend playing it.		2013-08-01 05:55:00

Author:
Reblskum666
Posts: 39

A very great level. I liked the design, it was simple but yet it seems like it was all that was needed to make it look great. The gameplay was ok. The only thing Im going to stress was the one obstacle where you had to grab then you would flip up. I was always grabbing the edge and I couldnt get up, I know I was supposed to grab in the middle but at some parts I would hit off the platform itself. Well besides that, the level was very great. 2013-08-01 21:02:00

Author:
Caliboy4599
Posts: 67

Looks pretty good! Queued up for later!2013-08-02 17:45:00

Author:
OcamposMoon
Posts: 135

Great level.
I like the design and the gameplay

Very good job 		2013-08-10 17:48:00

Author:
avundcv
Posts: 2526


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