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#1 2012-04-16 19:21:30

SteveJobs2
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I will review and rate any game!

I have seen a couple of these so far, and I thought it would be fun to do one myself!

Rules
- Only 1 project per account.
- I myself will not criticize, however I will constructively criticize.
- No bashing of other peoples' projects.
- Don't fight with me on the rating I give you. I have my opinion, and you yours.
- Do NOT get discouraged with the score you receive. Be proud of what you made. I only wish to help you, encourage you, and maybe give you advice that you can utilize in later projects!

So here is the rating system. I will rate games based on the 5 categories below and then I will give it an overall score. A little review will be mixed in the comments, and then I will write an overall review.

Presentation - out of 10
(comments)

Gameplay/Story - out of 10
(comments)

Graphics - out of 10
(comments)

Sound -  out of 10
(comments)

Wow Factor - out of 10
(comments)

OVERALL RATING - out of 10

OVERALL REVIEW


Overall Rating Key
1: Needs a ton of work (see individual categories)
2-3: Needs a lot of work (see individual categories
4-5: Almost there! Kinda in the middle right now. (see individual categories)
6: Good project! (see individual categories)
7-8: Great project!
9: Amazing!
10: Simply jaw-dropping.

*Any project that gets at least a 7 will get a love-it, because that means I love it!

Hopefully by breaking down your projects into 5 categories, I will better be able to give helpful and encouraging feedback. I really just want to give you advice and encouragement that you can use to build on when you make your later projects.

Just post the link to one of your projects below! Scratch on!

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#2 2012-04-16 20:05:25

ftf841
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Re: I will review and rate any game!

how about the second project in my signiture?


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#3 2012-04-16 20:30:11

SteveJobs2
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Re: I will review and rate any game!

ftf841 wrote:

how about the second project in my signiture?

Presentation - 5
The overall presentation was pretty good. I would recommend having some sort of background for the home screen, and maybe add some small text under each icon to tell the user which is which.

Gameplay - 4
The different icons are really cool! I also like the shut down button. That was a cool edition. I would make it so that when you play the game the ball doesn't just go straight up and down, and I found a glitch where the paint app keeps running even when you exit out of it. Maybe add some more apps as well to add a little bit more to do.

Graphics - 5
The graphics are pretty good. I really like how the screen fades in when you start. I would change the paint and make it more simpler. The icons from the home screen tend to just kind of float in the middle of the screen, and I think it might be better if they remained on just the homescreen. The graphics for the game are good! The addition of a clock was cool too!

Sound - 2
There wasn't really any sound. The only sound I heard was when I was playing the game, and on the first bounce it mad a little boop sound. Other than that there wasn't anything else. I would recommend adding a sound for when you first boot it up, and maybe some them music. Also maybe add a sound for every time you click the mouse. Just some ideas.

Wow Factor - 3
The project didn't really stand out as WOW for me, but there were a couple of moments where I went "COOL!". The two biggest stand-out moments for me was when the project asked for the time, that was cool! Also I liked when it faded in at the beginning. The game was great! But if it was more challenging that would've really helped the project I think!

OVERALL RATING - 4

OVERALL REVIEW
Your OS was a good project that is close to being a really good one! I would just correct the paint glitch, and make sure that their are a couple more sound effects to add to the effect! I also might add one more game, and/or fix the one you have. With a couple more apps and a little cleaning up on the overall presentation, I think this could be awesome!

SCRATCH ON!

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#4 2012-04-16 20:39:22

teambeast
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Re: I will review and rate any game!

Castle Blood 2
i would like to submit

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#5 2012-04-16 20:49:52

ftf841
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Re: I will review and rate any game!

SteveJobs2 wrote:

ftf841 wrote:

how about the second project in my signiture?

Presentation - 5
The overall presentation was pretty good. I would recommend having some sort of background for the home screen, and maybe add some small text under each icon to tell the user which is which.

Gameplay - 4
The different icons are really cool! I also like the shut down button. That was a cool edition. I would make it so that when you play the game the ball doesn't just go straight up and down, and I found a glitch where the paint app keeps running even when you exit out of it. Maybe add some more apps as well to add a little bit more to do.

Graphics - 5
The graphics are pretty good. I really like how the screen fades in when you start. I would change the paint and make it more simpler. The icons from the home screen tend to just kind of float in the middle of the screen, and I think it might be better if they remained on just the homescreen. The graphics for the game are good! The addition of a clock was cool too!
the paint program and the game only work offline.
Sound - 2
There wasn't really any sound. The only sound I heard was when I was playing the game, and on the first bounce it mad a little boop sound. Other than that there wasn't anything else. I would recommend adding a sound for when you first boot it up, and maybe some them music. Also maybe add a sound for every time you click the mouse. Just some ideas.

Wow Factor - 3
The project didn't really stand out as WOW for me, but there were a couple of moments where I went "COOL!". The two biggest stand-out moments for me was when the project asked for the time, that was cool! Also I liked when it faded in at the beginning. The game was great! But if it was more challenging that would've really helped the project I think!

OVERALL RATING - 4

OVERALL REVIEW
Your OS was a good project that is close to being a really good one! I would just correct the paint glitch, and make sure that their are a couple more sound effects to add to the effect! I also might add one more game, and/or fix the one you have. With a couple more apps and a little cleaning up on the overall presentation, I think this could be awesome!

SCRATCH ON!

the paint only works offline.can you download it and review it again?  smile  and do you have any ideas of what apps to add?

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#6 2012-04-16 20:59:35

SteveJobs2
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Re: I will review and rate any game!

teambeast wrote:

Castle Blood 2
i would like to submit

Presentation - 8.5
I honestly can't think of hardly anything that you could possible change in the presentation, other than maybe the buttons on the bottom during the in-game screen being a little cluttered. I'm reserving a 9 or a 10 only because I have seen a couple (very very few) projects that were maybe a tad bit better. Great presentation!

Gameplay - 9
Very, very addictive. The only thing that could possibly be missing is different difficulty levels which may add some complexity to the game, and maybe some instructions. However, this is some of the best gameplay I have seen yet.

Graphics - 10
Finally a well-deserved 10! The graphics are great, and the explosions are jaw-dropping awesome!! Great job with the hand-drawn sprites. They are easily recognizable, and I just can't get over the explosions and how the units hide behind them, adding to the strategy element of the game. Wow.

Sound - 9
I love the soundtrack! Added an awesome feel to the game! The only thing that could possibly make this a ten is maybe some faint explosion and gun sounds in the background of the audio. Great sound!

Wow Factor - 9
The explosions, the sound, the gameplay, everything! This is the ultimate package for a quick, exciting, and re-playable game! Initial impression was awesome.

OVERALL RATING - 9

OVERALL REVIEW
I was thoroughly impressed with your project, and I dont think that it has received the views or love-its it deserves! Each category reflects your hard work and creativity in creating an awesome all-around project!

SCRATCH ON!

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#7 2012-04-16 21:03:09

SteveJobs2
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Re: I will review and rate any game!

@ftf841
Yes I will download, and will give you a possibly changed overall rating, however I don't really feel like going through the whole thing again.

As for apps! Maybe add a simple dodge game, where you have to use the arrow keys to dodge things that are flying at you! Also maybe a settings app that lets you change the background, adjust the icon size, etc... Just my humble opinion.  big_smile

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#8 2012-04-17 05:45:50

eventexception
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Re: I will review and rate any game!

Please rate Solar boat challenge

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#9 2012-04-17 21:19:40

AgentRoop
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Re: I will review and rate any game!

Hey, can you review this one?: Space Battle v1.2
I've been trying to get this reviewed a lot, so that I can make better sequels. One area of improvement that I already know is that I need better graphics (acording to 2 reviews and 1 comment.) Please see if you can find anything else that could be improved!
GO AHEAD, CRITISIZE MEH!


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#10 2012-04-17 22:08:39

SteveJobs2
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Re: I will review and rate any game!

eventexception wrote:

Please rate Solar boat challenge

Presentation - 7.5
I love the presentation of this game! The menu has a nice look, with big buttons and simple, easy-to-read text that are easy to read. The only think that is an eyesore is the mutated finger that kind of looks like a worm that has just been cut in half. Other than that good presentation!

Gameplay - 9
The two different game modes are both simple yet addicting. They both complement each other perfectly and add to the overall feel of the project. The whole light idea is awesome too, and I am interested in how you implemented that. I would recommend adding an option for using you arrow keys though, because it can get slightly annoying. I especially noticed how the ducks continue to speed up the longer you survive when you're playing the game where you're trying to avoid them. Small things like that add difficulty and depth to the game, which really makes the project better.

Graphics - 10
The graphics in this game are really really cool! I love how you added clouds that are easily seen through, and the light doesn't obstruct your view. There is one thing that makes this project stand out in my mind though, and I really noticed it when I was specifically looking for things to critique in the graphics section. What really makes this projects' graphics great is the water! It looks extremely realistic, and the slight color changes make it feel real. It's worth downloading the project just for that water sprite!

Sound - 6.5
The sound in this game is good. The only reason that this section received the lowest score is because I had my volume turned up all of the way, and when I pressed the green flag, that trumpet at the beginning almost blew out my ears. What caught my eye was when the boat sound fluctuated depending on how much power you were giving it. That was really cool. I also liked when I got caught and there was a little duck quack and a splash. I would say that the sound was good, but maybe change the music at the beginning and add some background music for when you're in the game.

Wow Factor - 8
The two different game types add a lot of depth and gameplay to the game. It gives you options right at the beginning, so when you do die you want to play the other game type, and then you find yourself retrying the two over and oer again to try and beat the highscores. The game is simple and fun, and the feel of the game is easy to get used to and like.

OVERALL RATING - 8

OVERALL REVIEW
Awesome game! Definitely worth my love-it and others as well. The two different game types are both simple and addicting! I recommend downloading and tearing this apart, because there were a lot of cool sprites and coding involved in making this great project, which I think could benefit a lot of peoples' projects. The only thing that I didn't like were my very first impressions which were that music and that finger drawing. Those impressions quickly faded away though, as I became immersed in the addictive gameplay of both games!

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#11 2012-04-17 22:19:00

eshyshe
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Re: I will review and rate any game!

How about this? http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/eshyshe/2476331

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#12 2012-04-17 22:49:06

SteveJobs2
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Re: I will review and rate any game!

AgentRoop wrote:

Hey, can you review this one?: Space Battle v1.2
I've been trying to get this reviewed a lot, so that I can make better sequels. One area of improvement that I already know is that I need better graphics (acording to 2 reviews and 1 comment.) Please see if you can find anything else that could be improved!
GO AHEAD, CRITISIZE MEH!

Presentation - 10
I have no idea how you did that. Absolutely stunning. Everything from the intro to the easy to read text which takes you through the basics and background of the game. Absolutely nothing to critique here.

Gameplay - 9
Very fun and addicting! I love the gameplay! All of the different difficulty levels, weapons, power-ups, the ability to play with both the keyboard and the mouse, and the implementation of the health and fuel bars are incredible. I'm going to nitpick here though because I really think this could be perfect! I would add more enemies, an even harder difficulty level (I survived fairly comfortably on futile), and I would make it pause when you visit the store. It's hard to play and buy things at the same time! But honestly this game right now offers the kind of depth and complexity that deserves to be front-paged!

Graphics - 9
Once again another solid category. The graphics are awesome! Their simplistic nature draw you in force you to look around at everything. The only thing that I would update is the enemy ship and how it is destroyed. I would add an explosion sprite or something. I think that could really put your game over the top! What I really loved was the end game graphics! Those were epic!!!

Sound - 10
The greatest soundtrack ever! Oh and amazing sound effects! I've noticed that a lot of people seem to be afraid to have both sound effects ad background music, but this is the perfect example of a game where the sound effects and background music are perfectly meshed. Nothing is too loud or too quiet! Perfect sound!

Wow Factor - 9.5
Everything from the intro, to my destroying the enemy, and then my mini, epic, blow-up video that captured my last seconds, grabbed my attention! I felt drawn in completely right from the start, and the way this was presented along with the awesome sounds, make me want to go back and play this again! This is the only thing that stopped me from giving it a 10... I felt like the addition of some sort of explosion sprite for the enemies would have made me go WOW! But aside from that (which is me very minuscule in and of itself), this game is incredibly fun and it definitely made me go WOW!

OVERALL RATING - 9.5

OVERALL REVIEW
Epic project! This is an amazing project that I really really think DESERVES MORE ATTENTION than its it's getting. People check this out! It's one of the best projects I have seen so far and that includes a lot of projects that have been front-paged recently. Everything complements each other, and I have almost nothing to suggest to make this any better. There were a couple of jaw-dropping moments that made me go WOW, and that is what every scratch project should be aiming to do! Model project for a fast-paced survival game.

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#13 2012-04-17 23:43:25

technoboy10
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Re: I will review and rate any game!

Could you review this one?
http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/technoboy10/2319342 scratchDocs - Historical document search engine
Thanks!


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#14 2012-04-18 10:35:34

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Re: I will review and rate any game!

could you rate Brohoof bros. II just click my account name and then click Brohoof Bros. II

Thanks


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#15 2012-04-18 12:07:32

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Re: I will review and rate any game!

Hi, i would really appreciate you rating my game. if you could have the ratings as a comment for the game itself it would be great.
http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/12345btu/2437994

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#16 2012-04-18 12:34:15

calebxy
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Re: I will review and rate any game!

Could you rate my game please?  smile

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/Calebxy_Test/2478078


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#17 2012-04-18 12:38:46

veggieman001
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Re: I will review and rate any game!


Posts: 20000 - Show all posts

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#18 2012-04-18 19:50:21

SteveJobs2
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Re: I will review and rate any game!

eshyshe wrote:

How about this? http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/eshyshe/2476331

Presentation - 6
There isn't an intro, and it doesn't tell you how to play. However, the game is pretty self explanatory in the title, and the over feel of the game is good. The clouds in the background add some depth, and the simple presentation of this game helps it more than it hurts it.

Gameplay - 8
A very fun and addictive game! The game progressively gets harder, and the addition of velocity and physics to the game adds a ton of depth and difficulty to the game. I personally played it over and over to try and get farther each time, because the gameplay was so catchy!

Graphics - 6.5
The graphics are above average, but don't really add anything to the game. I do like however like the simple explosion sprite, and I especially like the clouds. The masses of black boxes could have been at least called something or given some sort of outline. Idk, it just seemed like it was missing something. The helicopter sprite was great!

Sound - 9
The idea to implement sound that progressively gets faster and faster as the game goes on was genius! It adds a sense of anxiousness to the game that really benefits the game type. I also liked how you added sound for the explosion! So many people forget that and I really feel like it makes the game seem more realistic. The only thing I would add is some sort of helicopter sound that could be faded underneath the music as background sound.

Wow Factor - 8
Despite the rough graphics and presentation, I really feel like this game made up for it with its gameplay and sound! The two go hand in hand and really complement each other perfectly! I have also slowly warmed up to the all black sprites as adding a simple nature to the game that gives it an arcade-type feel that I really like.

OVERALL RATING - 7.5

OVERALL REVIEW
I think that this project is so close to being amazing!! The two categories it seems to excel in are the sound and gameplay categories which, I think, are the most important. They complement each other perfectly and add to the arcade/survival nature of the game. I really would like to see some updates on this, because I really think that it has a lot of potential!

SCRATCH ON!

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#19 2012-04-18 20:08:05

SteveJobs2
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Re: I will review and rate any game!

technoboy10 wrote:

Could you review this one?
http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/technoboy10/2319342 scratchDocs - Historical document search engine
Thanks!

Presentation - 8
This game doesn't really need an over the top presentation, but the inclusion of an intro and some sort of title page is very nice to have. However, it also could use some color and excitement. I do like how the text is easy to read and the instructions are crystal clear to anyone who doesn't know what they are doing. The presentation is great for this type of project.

Gameplay - 6
Very unique and interesting gameplay, but becomes very boring very quickly. I thought it was fun to play around with searching for different words in the constitution, until I got to about my 6th or 7th word. At that point, I was done with the project and what it had to offer. However, the gameplay could prove to be really useful for some sort of homework assignment, or maybe even memorizing the preamble. I do like how the gameplay is accurate, and doesn't have any mistakes or flaws from what I can tell. This gameplay definitely belongs in either the classroom or possible an online history textbook.  big_smile

Graphics - ?
They don't really pertain to this type of project at all. However, had the text not been reasonable, or if there had been a really big eyesore I would have reviewed this section. As I don't see anything or any reason to critique this section, I'm going to leave it blank.

Sound - 5
There was no sound, however I don't really know if sound is even necessary. I'm kinda in the middle on this one because I think that sound could just end up being a distraction, as this is more of an educational project. I do think that some quiet soothing background music would be kinda nice. I'm only giving it a 5 because sound is really going "above and beyond" what is really necessary for this project.

Wow Factor - 4
The game is actually kind of boring. This isn't something I would ever do in my free time, and I think I would even take the 0 if this was a homework assignment. However, I am giving it a 4 because I'm interested in how you scripted it and the inclusion of an intro was really nice. It did make me pause and reflect back on my learning the constitution last year, if that was what you were trying to do.

OVERALL RATING - 6

OVERALL REVIEW
If this is the kind of project you want, this is perfect! It has absolutely no bugs, flaws, or anything that obstructs from the goal of the project. However, it quickly becomes very boring for the average user and isn't really something that I would recommend playing in your free time.

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#20 2012-04-18 20:25:44

scratcher5000
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Re: I will review and rate any game!

Could you rate one of these projects (you don't have to rate both)
Also Brohoof Bros. II is still a beta.

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/scratcher5000/2470751 -Brohoof Bros. II

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/scratcher5000/2345846 -Brohoof Bros. (The first one)


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#21 2012-04-20 06:06:44

calebxy
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Re: I will review and rate any game!

bump


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#22 2012-04-20 07:37:19

BlueNeonStreak
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Posts: 7

Re: I will review and rate any game!

Dear SteveJobs2:
Can you rate my demo project, A Knight's Journey?
I would appreciate any feedback I can get, as this is a very important project I'm working on. Please tell me about what you like about my game, what you think can be improved, and any bugs you find.
Thank you!
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#23 2012-04-20 08:41:31

technoboy10
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Re: I will review and rate any game!

Thanks for reviewing scratchDocs! It was mainly a search engine, but would you suggest I make it into a sort of word game?


So long, 1.4.
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#24 2012-04-26 12:51:31

12345btu
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Posts: 7

Re: I will review and rate any game!

Hi could you review my KNGDOM OF THE DREADED 5- you may not of recieved the message

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#25 2012-04-26 17:17:22

NewlandBB
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Re: I will review and rate any game!

I have a game coming out 01/05/12 and I'd love to drum up support for it, (here's preview http://www.scratch.mit.edu/projects/NewlandBB/2497968) so I'd be interested in you reviewing it when it comes out (a lot of hard work gone into it) thx and reply if interested.


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