LucienVex's game Reviews on Newgrounds

[Chain Reaction]

First I want to start by saying that I think this is an interesting concept. However, there are some downfalls, the main one being that the game is over simplistic. A few changes here and there and this could be a really engaging game.

Really, the problems I have with the game are just two things, but coupled together they form a major problem. The first thing is when the particle hits an atom, the atom becomes a particle and speeds off. This works, and the randomish direction that the particles go once there is a collision adds a level of difficulty, but the problem is that from what I could tell each atom becomes a particle. Perhaps implementing a randomly generated value to determine if the atom becomes a particle, say 75-80% chance that it does. This will make it so the majority become particles, but leaves room for difficulty when some do not. Next, I would have liked to see level variety. Try introducing walls to form simple paths or mazes and let the atoms randomly generate through out the level.

I did enjoy the core concept of the game and would have really liked to see variety. The game was fun, but far too simplistic.

[The Minimalism Quest]

Very excellent mini game. The people complaining about it being too short or needing more content probably don't know to read a game's description before reviewing. For this being done in 48 hours, I'd say you did a great job.

[Subject John]

I will admit that I did not expect to enjoy this game, but I did. The concept isn't all that original, but still an interesting idea.

The programming is solid. The game did not slow down at all for me, and the controls were a little on the loose side, but not enough to lose any points over. The artwork could use a but of a polish as well. I would also have liked it if the background changed with each level.

The main thing that I would like to bring up is one everyone seems to be bringing up: The game was way too short. Even just a couple more levels (2-3) and adding something like finding the ammo in the 2nd to last room and then having a boss battle to finish the game.

Solid game for your first go, though. Keep it up.

[Question and reward:cats]

The only redeeming aspect of this game is that it is marginally educational. The first question, only the correct answer can be selected. The pictures are amusing, but only if you really, really, really like cats.

[Motor Kiss]

The "story" is new, to this site anyways, as I don't know of another game with a story even close to this one. I like the originality of the idea, I just wish there would have been some of that originality put into the game. The artwork is beautiful, and the game plays solid, but there is no variety. I am fine with a game where all you do is click and hold the mouse button down, but there needs to be more substance to make up for the lack of interactability to really engage the audience and keep from getting boring. More levels would help improve this, as well as incorporating some sort of upgrade system (maybe to make the bike faster, have a temporary boost, etc.). I would also have liked it if everyone did not look towards you when they reach the same spot on the stage, and for the same duration of time. Having them look at random times, but giving some subtle tell (they sit up a split second before looking, they slow down slightly, etc.) before they actually look would have made the game far more tolerable.

[Escape Barn Jumping!]

Interesting game. Nothing too terribly new, but I like the theme. I also enjoy the artwork, looks straight out of a kid's book. The game works fine and seems to be very well programmed, except that the pig never stopped jumping. I do not know if this is a glitch or the way it is programmed, but being able to stay idle and time the jumps would make this game better, in my opinion. All and all, good game, but I would have liked to see a little more put into it, such as something other than rats to try and catch.

[Baby Blaster]

One star for the laugh it gave me at first. Other than that, this could have been a lot better. I consider this more a gadget than a game.

[Obsolescence]

Amazing game! Simple but fun and addictive. Challenging but not break-my-keyboard-infuriating. Great visuals. Only flaw that I can really think of is that upgrades and the like would have been nice.