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I play fangames or stuff.
I try rating game compared to what they are trying to achieve rather than compared to fangames as a whole, and with knowledge of what you're getting into; If I rate a corridor needle game, I assume the person reading the review wants to play corridor needle, as if they don't they shouldn't bother playing it anyway. With that said, I tend to be very generous on needle ratings while being very skimpy on avoidances (although you likely won't see it as if I'd give it less than a 7 I just won't clear it instead).
with extremely rare exceptions, 9/10+ is reserved to games that have left deep emotional impact, while 10/10 is reserved for games I love unconditionally.
If I reviewed it and the review doesn't say otherwise, it's safe to assume I cleared it. I try adding my clears to df but I never really cared to keep track, so some might be missing.
don't expect diff ratings to be very accurate.
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236 Ratings!
157 Reviews!
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Cthaere
For: 頭が沸きました
For: 頭が沸きました
2x2 pathing maze with gravity arrows. Visuals are great and go well with the music, relatively minimalistic but still greatly pleasing, with the exception of the save effect, which goes above and beyond in spectacle and is gorgeously brilliant. Unfortunately, the needle itself is old and features many awkward movements and wonky balance, without giving much in the way of satisfaction of execution in return. The level design is also not very intuitive for a maze, relying on the player to figure out the path of least resistance out of a bunch of ones that look similarly annoying sometimes. The presence of a trigger (and possibly other ones I hadn't noticed) feels a little cheap to me, although thankfully it doesn't change much in the way of pathing (I think? could be wrong). While I wouldn't recommend against this game, I cannot recommend for it either. If the premise interests you, it's worth trying out so long as this isn't at a difficulty where it feels like a grind. Do be ready and willing to drop it if it starts feeling like a chore though.
Tagged as: Needle
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Rating: 6.0 60
Difficulty: 65 65
Jan 11, 2022
Cthaere
For: Full Techno Jackass
For: Full Techno Jackass
Full Techno Jackass is, as described in the creator review, an "adventure" game full of bosses. And what an adventure it is: The themes, music and visuals of what you're playing change at a breakneck pace, creating the oh-so-familiar sensations of anticipation of what comes next, the wonder in never knowing what's just around the corner, the novelty of the range of experiences on offer, that have been the centerpoint of titles such as I Want or Burnmind.
Unfortunately, there is a massive oversight in the attempt to create this feeling: The gameplay, or more specifically the avoidances. While a couple of avoidances do stand out a bit, they all feel extremely similar. The usage of the sphere bullets and the exact same trails in every single avoidance takes away much of their identity, leaving only the occasional easter eggs and the color scheme to try and make them feel unique; The widespread usage of some of the most generic RNG attacks - ones that require so little attention to read due to how easy the game is and how common they are - seals the deal. While some of these feature minigames with their own gameplay entirely detached from fangames, these are far too easy to be significantly memorable, and do not address the core problem. By the halfway mark, I knew I wasn't gonna get anything interesting out of the avoidances, and the game hasn't managed to prove me wrong.
Once the premise is broken, the illusion crafted by the themes and visuals begins to fade, and while they do remain interesting and unique in their own right, they no longer hold the same allure, and so what we're left with is the core gameplay. As for how it stands on its own, it is definitely quite enjoyable. The avoidances themselves are chill and for the most part sight-readable, making for a pretty smooth experience. While I feel like in many cases the songs are significantly more dynamic than the avoidance is, and a bit more could have been done, I can't say that the long barrage attacks detract from them. The needle is a tad cramped for my liking in a few places, and there are a couple stages with visibility issues, but other than that it's excellent: has a healthy mix of free-flowing and slightly more constrained gameplay, a good balance in input complexity, and frequently features light gimmicks where appropriate. Overall, when it comes to the gameplay, there's nothing to say except that I had a great time.
While I was disappointed with the execution of the main premise, especially since avoidances do make up the majority of the game's content, the content itself is definitely more than enjoyable enough to make me still like the game in the end. I don't know if I'll go out of my way to recommend it, however I'd definitely say you should give it a go if you're interested, provided you do not expect more than the game has to offer.
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Unfortunately, there is a massive oversight in the attempt to create this feeling: The gameplay, or more specifically the avoidances. While a couple of avoidances do stand out a bit, they all feel extremely similar. The usage of the sphere bullets and the exact same trails in every single avoidance takes away much of their identity, leaving only the occasional easter eggs and the color scheme to try and make them feel unique; The widespread usage of some of the most generic RNG attacks - ones that require so little attention to read due to how easy the game is and how common they are - seals the deal. While some of these feature minigames with their own gameplay entirely detached from fangames, these are far too easy to be significantly memorable, and do not address the core problem. By the halfway mark, I knew I wasn't gonna get anything interesting out of the avoidances, and the game hasn't managed to prove me wrong.
Once the premise is broken, the illusion crafted by the themes and visuals begins to fade, and while they do remain interesting and unique in their own right, they no longer hold the same allure, and so what we're left with is the core gameplay. As for how it stands on its own, it is definitely quite enjoyable. The avoidances themselves are chill and for the most part sight-readable, making for a pretty smooth experience. While I feel like in many cases the songs are significantly more dynamic than the avoidance is, and a bit more could have been done, I can't say that the long barrage attacks detract from them. The needle is a tad cramped for my liking in a few places, and there are a couple stages with visibility issues, but other than that it's excellent: has a healthy mix of free-flowing and slightly more constrained gameplay, a good balance in input complexity, and frequently features light gimmicks where appropriate. Overall, when it comes to the gameplay, there's nothing to say except that I had a great time.
While I was disappointed with the execution of the main premise, especially since avoidances do make up the majority of the game's content, the content itself is definitely more than enjoyable enough to make me still like the game in the end. I don't know if I'll go out of my way to recommend it, however I'd definitely say you should give it a go if you're interested, provided you do not expect more than the game has to offer.
Rating: 8.0 80
Difficulty: N/A
Jan 8, 2022
Cthaere
For: Dark Sambaland
For: Dark Sambaland
Dark penis is not very long, but it compensates for it by being hard the entire way through. You can expect to get sprayed with white droplets at a fast and dense pace. While this may not be for everyone, I personally find this to be an enjoyable experience, and if that sounds appealing to you I'd recommend to check it out.
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Rating: N/A
Difficulty: N/A
Dec 30, 2021
Cthaere
For: DEATH GRIPS IS ONLINE
For: DEATH GRIPS IS ONLINE
An amazing avoidance plagued by a handful of flaws that would be a minor irritation at best individually however when combined together and compounded by the difficulty they severely hamper the enjoyment out of the grind. While veteran avoidance players may overlook this, doubly so if they're at the skill level to clear this comfortably, I definitely wish the final few rough points were polished. Despite that, it's still one of the greatest barrage fights out there, and is definitely worth playing.
Edit: nvm this is just fish 2.0. free -> gatekeeping attack #1 -> choke -> gatekeeping attack #2. Except unlike fish, this can be brute forced. And also unlike fish, this was released in 2021.
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Edit: nvm this is just fish 2.0. free -> gatekeeping attack #1 -> choke -> gatekeeping attack #2. Except unlike fish, this can be brute forced. And also unlike fish, this was released in 2021.
Rating: 8.0 80
Difficulty: N/A
Dec 29, 2021
Cthaere
For: I Wanna Stop Him
For: I Wanna Stop Him
DISCLAIMER: This rating is purely the result of my personal feelings, that are massively influenced by my relationship with the maker, the fact I was the recipient, and the chain of events in the month leading up to its release. As such, it will be completely unrepresentative of the average player's experience.
Unfortunately, I have no wish of trying to give this game a more thorough analysis, as that would require dissecting it in a way I do not feel comfortable doing publicly. As such, all I can say is: It is a great avoidance that I would absolutely recommend to anyone who can handle all-around high level reading. Please go play it.
And as for the maker: From the bottom of my heart, thank you. You have made my Christmas truly special.
Unfortunately, I have no wish of trying to give this game a more thorough analysis, as that would require dissecting it in a way I do not feel comfortable doing publicly. As such, all I can say is: It is a great avoidance that I would absolutely recommend to anyone who can handle all-around high level reading. Please go play it.
And as for the maker: From the bottom of my heart, thank you. You have made my Christmas truly special.
Tagged as: Avoidance
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Rating: 9.0 90
Difficulty: 85 85
Dec 29, 2021
2 Games
| Game | Difficulty | Average Rating | # of Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| I wanna Musiclock | 74.7 | 9.4 | 18 |
| I wanna Xanadu | 59.4 | 8.2 | 6 |
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