Level Review Topic

Pires · Post by **Pires** » 11 Feb 2005, 00:42

How about reviewing one of my levels?

Apples On Sticks is its name, and its my 9th level! Download here: http://www.freewebs.com/worldofelma/Pires9.zip

My other levels can be found in my levelpack on Wezz's site www.elmakuski.tk, or (soon) on my own WR Table, that Im going to make this weekend on my website www.worldofelma.cjb.net

The_BoneLESS · Post by **The_BoneLESS** » 11 Feb 2005, 02:39

Apples on Sticks by Pires

Playability : 6.6 / 10

Well, well, well... First, the start is a little annoying, not because of the killers but, mostly because it's not smooth. Then, the pipe is nice. The pipe landing is cool because you can really land and gain speed or lose speed so, that's nice. A thing I personnaly disliked is the kinda hump before the end of the "kicker" that leads to the flower. What is it ? Only thing I know is that it's really bothering. The ending is a little tricky and it's fine.

Visually : 6.1 / 10

The level is ok visually but it's way to basic for me. I remarqued that you know how to put grass but, what the heck is the disgusting green shits at the top of the level, shitty grass ?!! Besides that, nothing to say because visually, there's nothing else in the level !

Overall : 5.9 / 10

The level is normal, nothing spectacular but better than n00bish levels you often see. This level would have been a nice battle level though.

Best time : 00;17;53

- BoneLESS [HHIT]

Wezz · Post by **Wezz** » 11 Feb 2005, 13:05

I try to post my level here again

i think its not seen hehe

okay....Back with new lev =)

This time, a little more expirenced

http://www.freewebs.com/elmakuski/Wezz41.lev

m4rv1n · Post by **m4rv1n** » 11 Feb 2005, 13:08

thanks again for this very helpful review!

there was no replay, so if somebody is interested a very nice run of ElrondMcBong from the Elmasite: http://www.freewebs.com/m4rv1n/m4rv1nEL.rec (00:38:27)

Pires · Post by **Pires** » 11 Feb 2005, 21:11

The BoneLESS:

I changed the level u reviewed and I think its better now. Thanks for the constructive critique

You can download the new version (plus all my other levels) on my website www.worldofelma.cjb.net

The_BoneLESS · Post by **The_BoneLESS** » 11 Feb 2005, 22:01

Fairytales by 8-Ball

Playability : 9.2 / 10

One word for this level : WOW! The second I open the level for the first time, I was shocked. The playability of the level is very good. Lots of style for the level. The level is big ( around 2 minutes ) and there are no areas in the level which are annoying or boring. There are like 3 stages in the level. The first one is cool, different orders of apples are possible and some tricks can make you finish the part faster. The second part is pretty much a one way path even if it seems the opposite. Finally, the last part is very nice to end the level, one apple to the left, one to the right, flower in the middle, you can really get your time lower with a good ending. I was really impressed with this one...

Visually : 8.9 / 10

The appearance of the level is very nice. The grass is well made and of a good thickness. There are lots of pictures but they are all placed carefully. I particularly like the very short grass ( pictures ) and the "bloody" effect on the spike in the tunnel at the start. I also like the two sentences you wrote, the first one is nice and the second one, in french !!! Bah, i just can't find anything negative to say on the level so, i just wait for the ULP pack to come out... or is it already ?

Overall : 9.3 / 10

Very fun and beautiful level, what can i say more. I'd say 8-Ball is as skilled in playing as in designing... If he ever gets in KOM again, my vote will definitly go to him !

Best time :My sucky 02;16;52

- BoneLESS [HHIT]

hann0 · Post by **hann0** » 12 Feb 2005, 14:56

and my remix lev?

8-ball · Post by **8-ball** » 12 Feb 2005, 15:24

hm. nice

only like 10 levels to go to release, Bonie :*

Wezz · Post by **Wezz** » 12 Feb 2005, 16:23

And my

twipley · Post by **twipley** » 16 Feb 2005, 16:21

this is a new concept, check it!@
http://vk.mine.nu/ratemylev/TWIP150.lev

I wanted to make a lev that the only goal would be to finish it, and time wouldn't bother much (you don't wanna compete for it, anyway)

m4rv1n · Post by **m4rv1n** » 17 Feb 2005, 12:00

lol the way it's thought to drive is very hard and the besttime is just ... o_0. i gave up after a few tries, but there is another (very easy) way to finish if you go through the 'pipe' with one wheel. i needet about 8 secs with that style.
edit: ok i just noticed that you don't have to accellerate so it's not that hard but still quite hard for me

The_BoneLESS · Post by **The_BoneLESS** » 26 Feb 2005, 03:01

Brickin by Wezz

Playability : 7.6 / 10

So, the playability of the level is between medium and good. The first part, to the bottom-left is quite ok, has nothing special about it except the very thin stripes that makes a pretty cool effect but, it slows you down and where you fall back down after taking the first apple, you often get almost stuck in them so, they are a little annoying. After, you come back up and drive a very large pipe ( sorry, i hate large pipes, i like medium and small ones ). Then, you drive down and, you try to get in the second pipe but, you die.. well, not always but almost. Maybe you should make it easier to get in by making a larger entrance or, by making a more controled arrival ( because, just before getting in, you rebound on the wall just before and it gives you a little too much speed/height ). Then, the end is pretty good. Another thing that annoyed me was that there often were too much space between "bricks" ( polygons ), when you get on the polygons just a little too high or low, your wheel go around it and you die. Besides that, the level is quite nice to play...

Visually : 8.01 / 10

All the "stripes" concept is overally very nice. The use of thin polygons, suspension pictures is very good. The grass is a little too thin for me but, the level is well grassed. Ok, the only thing i have to say is : Never put as much different colors in the same level, it makes beginner. I know it's fun to put some nice bright and cool colors but, the most good-looking levels are the most simple ones. ( for example : Basic Commando Course by Juble ) Although, don't make the whole level in one ground color, use at least 2 colors but not 5-10 colors in the same level, then, there will be some nice contrasts and the level will look very good, trust me.

Overall : 7.8 / 10

A fun little level to play during some 10-15 minutes. A little too much colors but the level has a nice playability... Wezz really improving level by level.

- BoneLESS [HHIT]

Rez · Post by **Rez** » 26 Feb 2005, 12:28

review this:
http://www.mxb.dk/upload2/Rez012.lev
i know. ugly. But im too lazy to make it look better. maybelater.
The grav apples at the end of a "floor" are for the way back. so dont touch them at first

Juski · Post by **Juski** » 26 Feb 2005, 15:55

Rez wrote:review this:
http://www.mxb.dk/upload2/Rez012.lev
i know. ugly. But im too lazy to make it look better. maybelater.
The grav apples at the end of a "floor" are for the way back. so dont touch them at first

Heh, 7 mins in on the 2nd try elm minimized. Won't play that lev cause my elma minmizes quite often....

The_BoneLESS · Post by **The_BoneLESS** » 27 Feb 2005, 02:30

160 times Double Trouble by Rez

Playability : 5.0 / 10

I don't really know if i can say that this level is playable. Some guys say that Double Trouble is playable, others don't. It's pretty much the same but you make it 160 times longer + half of it is upside down ... yes, gravity, you heard me well. The level is fun at first but after 5 minutes it gets boring. It's a perfect level for those who have 10 minutes to pass and don't know what to do. Just try to finish the level. I can't really give no tips because i know you are a very skilled designer and you perfectly know how everyone will feel about the level. Maybe one thing, make it a little shorter.

Visually : 1.0 / 10

Well, there is nothing. No grass, no pictures, no cool effects but, the level got nothing bad. It's an ok level with no textures. Very simple so, it doesn't deserve a 0.

Overall : 3.0 / 10

I didn't really like the level but, if you made that with the good old editor, you are freaking patient. I mean, how could you do a so HUGE level... i know adventure level by BarTeK is huge but at least, I guess he had fun making it but that, ... all my applauses to you and your patience...

Best time : Did you really think i would drive an entire replay ?

- BoneLESS [HHIT]

Juoppoq · Post by **Juoppoq** » 8 Mar 2005, 16:21

Test this level: http://www.freewebs.com/elmelevels/index.htm

The_BoneLESS · Post by **The_BoneLESS** » 10 Mar 2005, 21:59

WOOO, I'm asking for a review...

Anyway, I made this level together with Xhomaz, i made the first half, he made the second half. I'd like a good review.

Everglow

Wezz · Post by **Wezz** » 10 Mar 2005, 22:14

U want something to review? Aight then, herz one

Havent used much time on hoyla styles this time, but anyway here it comes....
http://www.mxb.dk/upload2/Wezz62.lev

teajay · Post by **teajay** » 10 Mar 2005, 22:23

Dude, learn english. Boneless is asking for someone else to review his level.

Wezz · Post by **Wezz** » 10 Mar 2005, 22:39

OOh...ya, ther ur right! Mistook teh sentence i guess...

...Well, anyway, here it iz....

8-ball · Post by **8-ball** » 11 Mar 2005, 11:34

my and xhomaz's split level here - DL

danitah · Post by **danitah** » 14 Mar 2005, 18:57

review my lev with xhomaz, someone

dload=The kindler burns

AtmaWeapon · Post by **AtmaWeapon** » 17 Mar 2005, 21:09

danielj wrote:review my lev with xhomaz, someone
dload=The kindler burns

Love the level.
9/10

Wezz · Post by **Wezz** » 17 Mar 2005, 21:19

Warw! I thought AtmaWeapon was completely out of Elma?

The_BoneLESS · Post by **The_BoneLESS** » 18 Mar 2005, 01:31

Dodge this by Twipley

Playability : 4.9 / 10
Ok, here I am, sitting on the fence. I don't know if this level could be called playable. For sure you have to play it a lot to make it through but, the best times will pretty much be the same. No special tricks. One thing you could have done is to make something on both sides of the "pipe" to not be able to jump out of the "pipe" because, everyone can finish the level by going right or left at the start. And i know someone made this in another oldschool level, don't remember who though. But, the idea is good. I would prefer a normal level with several small and easier "pipes" like you did, that could be nice !

Visually : 1 / 10

I understand this is a kind if prototype so I didn't expect much about the visual. No pictures, no grass, you couldn't expect a good mark here. One thing that would have made the level more playable, or less annoying would have been to put forecolor : ground, background : sky ( HighQ Lgr ). This way, it would have been less hurting for the eyes. And I guess if you use centered view with the newest elma patch, that would help a lot.

Overall : 3.6 / 10

Not the level you will play the most in your life but the idea is good.

Best time : None, i felt dizzy playing it !

- BoneLESS [HHIT]

The_BoneLESS · Post by **The_BoneLESS** » 18 Mar 2005, 02:02

Go hang yourself 2 by Wezz

Playability : 7.9 / 10

Good level here. The first seconds are normal. Then, there's a little hang part, it is pretty nice too. Then comes a small gravity part but, i would really have prefered if the roof where you land wasn't that straight, maybe make it a little curvy next time because, it is harder to flip back on the ground when the gravity gets back to normal. Then you ride some seconds and get into a little cave. I don't know if i'm just bad but i just kept hitting my head on the roof until i found some kinda style. Maybe make the roof higher cause it gets bothering to hit your head on the roof because it is just a little too low. The next part is very good, some rocky uphill, nice. The end is good too, some styles can be found to catch maybe a second off your time. Globally, the level is pretty playable.

Visually : 9 / 10

So here, Wezz is really starting to gain some designing skillz, know what I mean. The grass is very well done througout the level. All pictures are placed carefully even id they may seem a little too aboundant at some points. The red masks are well done too. Only two things bothered me. First one, I have to say that I never really like people using the bridge picture to make some kinda texture... only nice ones i ever saw were levels by VilleJ and HaraldH. I'd suggest you to stick to the brick or get really precise on the placing of the bridge pictures. Second thing, the green background masks when you get out of the cave, they could have been more detail not to get some kinda square effect. The stone3 mask is alreay 'S' so, don't be affraid of putting like 100 masks to get a smooth effect like your cave entrance, it is smooth. That's it man. Great job.

Overall : 9.1 / 10

If you don't look too technically the level, it is very fun and enjoyable !

Best time : 01;15;67 ( sorry, no rec, mxb down )

- BoneLESS [HHIT]

Wezz · Post by **Wezz** » 18 Mar 2005, 12:21

Thx BoneLESS! U r just teh best...

The_BoneLESS · Post by **The_BoneLESS** » 1 Apr 2005, 19:52

TakeDown by JuoppoQ

Playability : 4 / 10

This mark might look hard on the level but, it's just that the level is made around something that looks like speed loops and that is not very good because in those kinds of level, you just can't invent styles, the best times will pretty much always be the same. But in speed loops levels, this level is quite good. The only thing that could be a little better is the landing after kicking out of the loop with a killer in its middle. Maybe you could have made the curve a little lower or bigger...

Visually : 7.1 / 10

Here, the level gets a little more respect. It's never as good as VilleJ or Xhomaz levels but it's ok for a guy who isn't very known in the scene ( well, at least for level designing ). The grass could be a little more equal but it is nice, I can't really complain. The "support" and "suspension" masks are well used. Well, mostly all pictures used as a background are nicely placed but my only problem is the use of pictures like "barrels" for the foreground... I don't know, I never really liked that even if I did so before. Beside those details, the level looks good, colorfull.

Overall : 6.6 / 10

The level seems a little beginner but, it ain't that bad. It's enjoyable for some time...

Best time : 00;25;96 ( not good at all, i've never been good in speedloops levels )

- BoneLESS [HHIT]

Juoppoq · Post by **Juoppoq** » 1 Apr 2005, 21:39

I made two new levels http://www.freewebs.com/elmelevels/Juoppo47.lev and http://www.freewebs.com/elmelevels/Juoppo43.lev I hope u review these.

Wezz · Post by **Wezz** » 7 Apr 2005, 19:36

http://www.freewebs.com/wezzlevels/ADLP01.lev

..............yup

insane guy · Post by **insane guy** » 7 Apr 2005, 19:52

wow BoneLESS you`re doing a quite good job here : )

Wezz · Post by **Wezz** » 7 Apr 2005, 20:02

i think he have reviewed 20 + levz....Good Job, BoneLESS! really good job!

The_BoneLESS · Post by **The_BoneLESS** » 12 Apr 2005, 01:09

Hell remix x1000 by Hann0 ... or Hemman...or Gavelin... bah, I don't know, why should I even ask...
Also check :
I hate beginners by Hemman
Never Forget The Super Swedes by Gavelin

Playability : 6.5 / 10

Humm... this is strange. The level is good because it is a mix of two of the greatest levels i've ever player but it seems the "designer" of the level just scratched it a little so it is worse than the original ones... For example, the start is way easier than the original one. Then, the loop that comes right after is more sloppy and the roof is lower so the shortcut can't be done smootly. The next part is ok, Gavelin's clone is better, it respects a little more the original level only that it is way shorter, it is only the hardest part of the level, the easiest part is gone, like the wind.

Visually : 5 / 10

The start looks good, it keeps the spirit of the old level. The first thing that annoyed me was the smily... it could have been a little more worked on and, smiling! A little further, the barrels could have been a little better but, it's good. One thing that disapointed me was that all the great names of Gavelin's level ( El Bono, King Kong, Dr Luni, etc... ) were gone. One last thing would be to pay attention to the holes and all areas that you aren't supposed to go in, you could have grassed them and put a little picture in them, they look all empty... For everything else : grass, pictures and textures, everything is fine and good.

Overall : 5.2 / 10

I have to say I was a little disappointed by the level, not that it's bad but, I would have wanted a little remix you know. Maybe change the name of the oldschool players for TorInge, Zweq, Markku, John, BarTeK, etc... for it to look a little more remixed !

- BoneLESS [HHIT]

The_BoneLESS · Post by **The_BoneLESS** » 12 Apr 2005, 01:52

Loopy Jungle by Juoppoq

Playability : 7 / 10

Don't get mad at the level only because of the name, no, it is not a speedloops level! There are two loops at the start but they aren't speed loops, you have to choose between both because an apple is at the top of each one. That part is nice. Then, you jump on some "rectangular islands" to go on another apple. Very smooth, and the next part is pretty good too, nice trick even if it was often seen before but, it's always good. After that, a drop that leads to the flower, hidden behind a "just a little too high" wall; just annoying enough! The playability of the level isn't as high as for internals or cups levels but, it's a fun little level.

Visually : 8.1 / 10

The visual aspect of the level is good. Pretty much every single picture placed in the level is well placed. The grass looks good throughout the level and it's equal ( except at the left of the start, try not to make grass one on another ). Some little things which could be better. First, maybe it's my personnal taste but I've always preferred levels with plain ground, you know... ( in case you don't understand, i've remade the level with what I saw so you can see it too, only visually : Level with plain ground ). Another thing would be the kinda hole in the ground after the third apple, maybe you could have placed some pictures or grass.

Overall : 8.2 / 10

I have to say that I really like the level, it may look like a beginner level but, it's fun to play.. really worth a little try !

-BoneLESS [HHIT]

Crypt · Post by **Crypt** » 24 Apr 2005, 06:15

wow your a review master BoneLESS, im gonna try and make a level to dazzle you now

Wezz · Post by **Wezz** » 24 Apr 2005, 12:14

ive already added one, i hope he have seen it

http://www.freewebs.com/wezzlevels/ADLP01.lev

Crypt; make teh best lev u can and send it in, iÂ´d like to see it :p

CMc · Post by **CMc** » 25 May 2005, 04:20

I wish I had found this thread a long time ago... BoneLESS, I'd like some feedback from you when you get some time. These levels are the same except one is the "Normal Edition" and the other is the "Hard Edition".

http://www.freewebs.com/cmcelma/cmc87.lev (normal)
http://www.freewebs.com/cmcelma/cmc88.lev (hard)

Juble · Post by **Juble** » 25 May 2005, 08:28

kinda like the normal edition better, but whateverz not like my opinion counts

Wezz · Post by **Wezz** » 25 May 2005, 16:01

Very great! Good 2 see, u r experimenting with ur levz, well atleast, i havent seen that kinda levz from u ever! Very good...

huli · Post by **huli** » 30 Jun 2005, 14:06

hi all, i have a elma track that any of my friends have completed, and i thought that maybe u proÂ´s could complete it:D http://sites.euit.com/mikko.melakoski/mohaha25.lev if possible i would want to see a replay when u complete it, thx

infected · Post by **infected** » 13 Jul 2005, 20:09

made a pipe that are a tribute to all teh pie eaters out there
http://www.kurki.buildtolearn.net/uploa ... nfpi01.lev

Boomer · Post by **Boomer** » 13 Jul 2005, 20:20

Addictive level =)

Rez · Post by **Rez** » 13 Jul 2005, 20:23

really cool!

kinghias · Post by **kinghias** » 13 Jul 2005, 20:52

yeah nice lev but you misspelled infected

infected · Post by **infected** » 13 Jul 2005, 21:23

lucky i misspelled my name wrong. my name isnt important atleast, its not a tribute to myself

but thanks for notice. didnt see it myself :/

Dynamo · Post by **Dynamo** » 13 Jul 2005, 22:20

bah....got to Boneless's name then fack died

John · Post by **John** » 14 Jul 2005, 16:02

3.14.31

Lukazz · Post by **Lukazz** » 14 Jul 2005, 16:39

john wanted to see his name

very nice rec

The_BoneLESS · Post by **The_BoneLESS** » 14 Jul 2005, 18:53

Tribute to the pie eaters by Inected...Infected

Playability : 9.5 / 10

This must be the greatest pipe level i've seen in my entire life. Every pipe is smooth to get in and easy to go through. Nothing shitty. No too small pipes and no too wide pipes, everything is clean-cut. Can't say much, the level is soooo good.

Visually : 8.0 / 10

Can't say that the level is visually good but, i really prefer non-pictured pipe levels, easier to ride. The really fun thing is the name of the pipers througout the level. I was hoping to be in and my wish got granted !

Overall : 9.3 / 10

Simply an insane level! I could play it for years and not get tired of it... Ok, maybe i'm putting a little too much but, the level is really great for all the pie eaters and lovers...

Best time : Only made it to Jeppe for now...

- BoneLESS [HHIT]

Dynamo · Post by **Dynamo** » 14 Jul 2005, 23:47

John u are cool....good guy....that rec inspires me to play to get under 4:00

Level Review Topic

bet u never seen that b4:)

hi all