[2.11] Daybreak - Jameise
Here we have a pretty neat and nostalgic design level. I'm hopeful Jameise will become a big creator, since I feel like a simple design style can be an inspiration for other aspiring creators, especially when its executed properly. That's the main reason I chose to upload this. As always, let's start a review :) (As a side note: I will be making my reviews shorter, since I feel like they are way too long and could be too much for an unknown/improving creator to take in all at once, hopefully this new way of reviewing will work out better.)
As always I'll start with gameplay: The level is enjoyable and keeps you interested unlike most levels around this difficulty. The sync is also nice for the difficulty. However there were some finicky areas that I encountered. The best example is the dash orb at 0:44. There's little reaction time to the orb afterwards. I would add some indication of what happens there. These 'finicky areas' aren't major, so I'll just leave it at that one example. Also some subtle structure movement could work wonders, as the level is static. All-around this is a really enjoyable, fun to play level! Nicely done. :D
As always, with the design I have much more to go in detail. The style that Jameise has in this level is reminiscent of an earlier 2.1/late 2.0 design style. As I said before, I decided to upload it due to its well execution. The color mixing sets a good example of what saturated colors should like in my opinion. Not too overbearing, while also not being boring and uninteresting. The color pulses also compliment the block/air designs, making them pop out, adding to the level's atmosphere. Although I take issue with the lack of variety. The same block/air designs are being reused throughout the entire level. The wave at 0:56, also looks rushed as it just uses base blocks. I think with a little more experimentation and variety, it would definitely be one of my favorite design levels.
In short, the color mixing/pulses compliments the designs, however there's a lack of variety in the block and air designs themselves. Nonetheless, nice job Jameise! :D
As a mod I would send this for a 4* Feature :)
Level Info:
ID: 61887139
Creator: Jameise
Difficulty: 4* (?)
Song: Daybreak By: Geoplex (687178)
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