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[Paradox Embrace]

I can't enjoy it

While the graphics look very pretty, i just can't enjoy this game. I usually love puzzle games and all that jazz, but this game just isn't enjoyable.

One of the big things for me is, you respawn right in front of the hole you just fell into. This is kind of a problem because it gets annoying. I take one more step and boom i just died from where i previously died before.

Another thing, is sometimes your character jumps shorter, i don't know if this was intended because i tried to only tap the jump key and he still jumps max, so i'm guessing it is a bug. Also, the jumping feels awkward and unnatural.

Don't get me wrong, the graphics are very superb, but the game play just doesn't have what it takes in my eyes.

It was a very good concept, but i think it was just poorly executed. Another thing is, while it may be repetitive, it just seems like i'm doing the same things over and over. The unlocking and locking of doors gets really boring, really fast.

As for the respawning thing, maybe you can respawn the person in a safer spot rather than where they just fell in. Because i noticed that in some places you get trapped by monsters and you get hit even if you jump over them, which is frustrating.

In short, good graphics, but poorly executed game play.

EntropicOrder responds:

I appreciate the thorough review Aero. Yeah, you definitely can't use an arrow right from where you respawned or you'll be right back in the hole. You have to step back or immediately jump. I agree that it would have been nice to have him respawn a few steps back like most games do, but there weren't enough holes in the game to justify that effort for me.

Jump height is constant regardless of how long the button is held, though ideally I would have made it dependent. However, if you hit your head on anything, then his jump will not go much higher if at all so you have to avoid hitting your head. When you hit your head you will not fall immediately though, and you will glide in the air for about as long as you would have stayed in the air with a max height jump just without ascending any further. It is working as expected, but I agree that occassionally it isn't extremely obvious that you've hit your head. Also, when getting blown by a fan up in the air there is a condition that can cause you to not reach your max jump peak, but it doesn't happen often.

Sorry to hear it didn't jive for you.

[zOMGies]

Zombie Shootin' Fun!

This game is awesome! I love the whole aspect of running away from the zombies while shooting at them. The aiming can be slightly annoying since your range is only so far, but that is great because it brings a challenge to the game.

Though it may be repetitive, i still think it is awesome and i can keep on playing this multiple times. The weapons are great, i love using the sniper to blow multiple zombies away at the same time.

The one thing that brought my thoughts about this game down, were if a zombie was too close to you, say right in front of your barrel, it seems the hit test stops it from doing damage to the zombie. So it would force you to move, then kill the zombie.

I am sure there is a way to fix this. Just a heads up for the programmer.

All in all, this game is awesome and it was a nice treat. The medals were challenging, but not to hard to achieve. The whole concept of the game is well rounded.

Keep it up :)

Jimp responds:

Thanks for the great review mate!