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thanks again all for the feedback. :) I'm really glad that for the most part there aren't any issues with the first puzzle. I was pretty worried that it would scare people away or that it wasn't all that fun which is why I put in that timed skip button, but glad that it's liked. :p I've got most of the F4F's done save for yours ferrrch and rich, I'll get them done soon as I log on next. :p Thanks again!
Yeah, I kinda chickened out on that one. Wasn't quite sure if that was meant to happen because the puzzle was actually impossible, but then I thought, why would Duffluc make an impossible puzzle? I then realized that I had missed out on some awesome puzzle solving. Extremely worried about the logic you mustve used for that. Anyway, I loved this level. It had such nice, sort of simple but complicated visuals and lovely lovely lovely gameplay. Probably my favorite gameplay based level from you, now I think of it. :)
hehe the secret to the puzzle is the fact that one of the buttons only moves one of the wheels, which means that wheel should be solved last. Soon as you figure that out its easy. :p The concept was actually borrowed from a similar puzzle in Assassins Creed II lol. While not the same, that's where that puzzles inspiration came from. :p
epic level Duffluc! really enjoyed playing it.
Great visuals
Nice platforms, great use of materials and lights.
:star::star::star::star::star: and <3! good luck :)
Well, the first puzzle wasn't a really challenge as I played it - as you mentioned: one grab only rotate one disk so it should be obvious after grabbing each of the four what the player has to do :-) I love that room. This is a pretty cool obstacle where you have to think a bit - and this is very rare on these days - also at the LBL-contest: most of the co-op levels there is just button-pushing without some, well more, complicated ideas for obstacles. Using the brain can never be a fault hehe.... thumbs up duffluc!!!
Archaic Ascension
Positives:
I really liked your tower entrance and portcullis. Nicely done! I really liked your puzzles, the first spinning circle, puzzle, the three switch puzzle, the reflected light puzzle, etc.
The level was really fun to play, and I loved your scoreboard.
Suggestions:
The first mouth I came to had a typo. You typed "There's now way I'm going to make it.." when I think you meant "There's no way...".
I thought the end of the level could have had a lot more decorations.
Gameplay: :star::star::star::star:
Puzzles: :star::star::star::star::star:
Story: :star::star::star:
Asthetics: :star::star::star::star:
Overall: :star::star::star::star:
Please F4F Pyrostilskin's Mine. Thanks!
Another awesome level from my friend Duffluc:)
Thanks Joey, Rohar, Ryno. Ill get to your requested F4F's asap. :p
Hehe the beginning and end of the level are actually templates that were designed by the contest, and therefore cannot be modified. I wish I could spruce them up a bit lol but sadly, not allowed. Im thinking maybe after the contest adding my own beginning and end to polish the level off. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by RoharDragontamer
Sadly is right, then. It was the first 4 in 1 bookend level I've reviewed so I apologize for my ignorance. :). I look forward to your feedback.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duffluc
Your Gothic tower is just beautiful! That dark granite and the snow go perfectly together and then you soften the starkness with some gorgeous lighting - really lovely. The treasure rooms make a nice contrast with their warmth and enclosed, almost cosy feeling.
The puzzles were beautifully done and looked stunning too. The one with the mirrors reminded me of kiminiski's Tomb Raider - Helgardh level (one of my favourite ever levels!) and you created the same atmosphere of mystique and ancient grandeur.
The gameplay with the puzzles and the treasure hunt was fun and absorbing. I managed finally to find all 5 chests so I'm now sharing top score with you in single player - yay!
I only had one minor niggle (and it is very minor). There were some layer switching issues, the most annoying being in the first treasure room where it's really hard to get the 5x multiplier simply because it is so difficult to jump properly into the chest.
Finally, it would be great if you could, as you mention, change the beginning and the end after the competition is over because the pitm ones really don't do the level justice.
:star::star::star::star::star: and a <3 My favourite of all your levels so far.
Okay, I've mentioned your level on my blog, hope this gets more plays :p
Thanks a ton for the review Shropshirelass! I've managed to resolve the issue with the layer switching, and am getting to work on a new beginning and end now. I'll publish the updated level after the competition is over, but that's not for another month or so, sadly. It means a lot to me to hear that it's your favorite of my levels, because It's my favorite of my levels too lol. :p I'm glad that you, and hopefully others as well, fell the same way!
Thanks a ton! I hope so too lol. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by dragonvarsity
Great level there, Duffluc! Overall, it was a very enjoyable level. In the course of visuals, completely outstanding! There were beautifully placed correct, great material use, and the gargoyles were a great fit! Gameplay-wise, its was nearly spotless. I say nearly spotless because some points, such as the part with the two gargoyles rotating 90 degrees back and forth was just a tad too difficult near the end of the obstacle, but I managed to pass through it. I liked the element of treasure chest, even though I never ended up finding one until it said "treasure chest found". :p Anyways, I gave it a well deserved :star::star::star::star::star:!
i love the middle 3/5ths of the level's look with the use of points and curves in the ornate windows and gates, and the fantastic celtic looping thin layers on moving spheres (the lock was epic). it felt like a really polished and pretty temple/fantasy level there. almost like snow queen 3 mixed with jackofcourse's multi-input mechanics and platforming.
i don't know what the details or requirements for the 4 in 1 were, but i think the beginning and end felt a little shoehorned in even though the concept of getting to mm towers was really cool. the middle section's epicness could use that space for some lighting effects, point opportunities and whatever else can be managed - maybe a little more sound sequencing on any moving mechanisms as well - that'd turn it into a faster paced fantasy romp imo. all in all a great play though, haven't played many of the 4 in 1's yet, but so far this was the best.
started playing oddysee series, and that stuff is really awesome, so i have to catch up on all your levels after this.
Awesome level! :)
The visuals were great and you really managed to capture the feeling of exploring a strange temple. I loved the mechanisms and the custom switches used for the puzzles.
I recorded a video of the level:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78k-q97RkIU
Gave this level :star::star::star::star::star: and a <3.
Wow, so I found this the other day when I was bored for a second, so I just surfed the cool pages...and recognized your name. I don't have much to say that hasn't been said earlier in the thread, but I mainly wanted to say that your architecture was superb and your inclusion of little secret treasure rooms was very well done and fun....I'll play it again soon to try and find them all.
Thanks for the feedback all! I'm very glad you liked the level. :p
Lol couldn't agree more. The beginning and end were templates all entries have to use. they took about 1/5th of the whole thermo, and after the competition I plan on releasing a revised and updated version that should add a lot more to the level. I couldn't even really blend them in better, because the thermo as it is now is absolutely maxed. Thanks! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by NinjaMicWZ
Wow, I can't thank you enough! That's absolutely awesome, I really appreciate that hehe. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Gilgamesh
And thanks Lockstitch and sackfedora, glad you enjoyed the level!
I know this was for a contest, but are you planing to make another level with this theme?