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Hi, I'm Jopagu. She/They pronouns please :)
I don’t play much avoidance so my diff ratings on those might be scuffed.
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Jopagu
For: I wanna clear 50 neon floors
For: I wanna clear 50 neon floors
Unfortunately, I think this winds up being one of the weaker neon games. Of course, that's a high standard so it's still a decent game. The needle winds up using way too many uncomfortable maneuvers, such as several awful platform under block jumps. The dotkid is used worse than in other entries in the series, but was still a welcome break. I wish it was around for a more sizeable amount of the game. Overall, the needle is pretty good for the most part, but with a high number of bad jumps that drag down way too many saves.
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Rating: 7.0 70
Difficulty: 55 55
May 6, 2023
Jopagu
For: I wanna be the SSR2
For: I wanna be the SSR2
SSR 2 was my first Rukito game, and it has brought me into the noble ranks of Rukito enjoyers. The needle does a lot with a little, having only jtool gimmicks and yet creating really clever maneuvers and almost entirely fun saves. Of course, being a Rukito game, one of the main draws is the traps, differentiating this game from standard needle. I found these to rarely be obnoxious, instead being decently funny on a few occasions, but mostly just serving to add an interesting twist to a save, turning a jump into a more complex and interesting affair. The infamous final save, while certainly harder than the rest, was not as large of a spike as I was led to believe, and it provided an enjoyable climax to the game, wrapping together ideas from throughout the rest of the game.
I consider the boss to ultimately be pretty weak. I found myself in a Stockholm Syndrome situation with it, where I didn't enjoy it for the first few hours but by the last hour I was having a good amount of fun. However, it's still filled with a litany of poor choices, and overall my experience leaned negative. The second phase was particularly brutal, with blue on blue making the attacks hard to read, and a lot of RNG that could easily screw you, and which felt hard to avoid.
Overall, this game is an easy recommendation for needle fans, being super fun and memorable despite its lack of gimmicks or flashy effects. It has made me hungry for more Rukito, and proven the merits of this style of design.
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I consider the boss to ultimately be pretty weak. I found myself in a Stockholm Syndrome situation with it, where I didn't enjoy it for the first few hours but by the last hour I was having a good amount of fun. However, it's still filled with a litany of poor choices, and overall my experience leaned negative. The second phase was particularly brutal, with blue on blue making the attacks hard to read, and a lot of RNG that could easily screw you, and which felt hard to avoid.
Overall, this game is an easy recommendation for needle fans, being super fun and memorable despite its lack of gimmicks or flashy effects. It has made me hungry for more Rukito, and proven the merits of this style of design.
Rating: 8.0 80
Difficulty: 78 78
May 3, 2023
Jopagu
For: I wanna Walpurgis
For: I wanna Walpurgis
Walpurgis is a really fun adventure game that brings a lot of different things to the table. The first stage is a funny trap focused stage, with several good multi-stage traps. The second stage is the highlight of the game, featuring a cool metroidvania of sorts where you collect items to unlock other areas. The screens are designed well so backtracking is never annoying, and there are some clever puzzley elements. This stage also has a mini-avoidance with a time gimmick that makes it pretty interesting to play. The third stage is a bit weaker imo, it has a few annoying saves, with some awkward traps. The fourth stage is a bit unmemorable, but it has some fun gimmicks and enjoyable cycle-based gameplay.
Another highlight of the game is the bosses. They're easier than the platforming, but they're really fun, with some cool attacks that are fun to figure out. I do wish the game was consistent with the Madoka theming, one boss is randomly not a Madoka character, and it means 2 of the Madoka girls get left out, which is a shame but not necessarily something worth taking points off for. The final boss was a bit anticlimactic, although I like how it brought in the sniper gimmick from the stage.
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Another highlight of the game is the bosses. They're easier than the platforming, but they're really fun, with some cool attacks that are fun to figure out. I do wish the game was consistent with the Madoka theming, one boss is randomly not a Madoka character, and it means 2 of the Madoka girls get left out, which is a shame but not necessarily something worth taking points off for. The final boss was a bit anticlimactic, although I like how it brought in the sniper gimmick from the stage.
Rating: 9.0 90
Difficulty: 44 44
Apr 29, 2023
Jopagu
For: I wanna craft in space!!
For: I wanna craft in space!!
An incredible game, absolutely deserving of winning 2nd place in the shortventure contest. As a judge, I have a much more comprehensive review available, just download the contest launcher or check the discord server. As such, I'm keeping it brief here.
Craft in Space introduces a super novel gimmick, and uses it really well to create some awesome gameplay in a randomly generated asteroid belt. I wish it went a bit further, but for a game developed in only a week, this is fantastic. Every recipe feels like a new challenge, and the progression of your abilities is designed well to continually give you something new to think about.
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Craft in Space introduces a super novel gimmick, and uses it really well to create some awesome gameplay in a randomly generated asteroid belt. I wish it went a bit further, but for a game developed in only a week, this is fantastic. Every recipe feels like a new challenge, and the progression of your abilities is designed well to continually give you something new to think about.
Rating: 8.5 85
Difficulty: 35 35
Apr 25, 2023
Jopagu
For: Shortventure 3 - Resources
For: Shortventure 3 - Resources
I'm really happy I got to be a judge for this contest, the turnout was incredible. Many of the games within are incomplete, and if finished versions exist you should play those instead. However, I'd still absolutely recommend downloading this launcher and going through it. Renex did an incredible job, making something unforgettable, and the launcher is worthy of being played on its own. Additionally, it contains the judges' reviews for the games, and will help you understand them within the context of the shortventure contest.
Tagged as: Adventure
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Apr 25, 2023
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Game | Difficulty | Average Rating | # of Ratings |
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I Wanna Free the Fortress | 59.0 | 8.3 | 10 |
The "Needle" | 53.0 | 6.7 | 15 |
I Wanna [Expunged] the [Expunged] | 19.3 | 8.9 | 7 |
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