MEDIUM LENGTH EXTREME | "Level Jakko" Verified | Geometry Dash
Two weeks ago, an idea hit me out of the blue. I was chatting with ItzJakko for no particular reason, and without much thought, I tossed out a suggestion: "What if I made a level and called it Level Jakko?" At first, it felt like a joke. I mean, Jakko didn’t even respond with much enthusiasm—it was more like a shrug and a “Sure, go for it.” But something about the idea stuck with me. By the time our conversation ended, my mind was already swirling with potential gameplay ideas and themes.
That same evening, I booted up the Geometry Dash editor. I wasn’t entirely sure what I wanted this level to be, but I knew I wanted it to be mine. I wanted a layout that challenged me, mechanics that made players think, and visuals that would leave an impression. Over the next week, I lived in that editor. Mornings before class, afternoons after, and long nights spent tweaking structures, experimenting with sync, and agonizing over which effects to include. The editor’s gridlines burned into my brain, and the music—oh, the music—I must’ve listened to that track on loop for hours at a time.
Seven days later, the layout and decorations were done. Level Jakko was finished, at least in terms of creation. But I wasn’t about to hand it off to someone else for verification. No. This level was my baby, my project, and my mountain to climb. I wanted to be the one to conquer it.
What followed was a grueling grind. I knew from the start this level was hard—I designed it that way—but I underestimated just how challenging it would be to actually beat it. Attempt after attempt, I found myself inching closer to my goal but never quite crossing the finish line. By the time I hit 10,000 attempts, my hands felt like they were moving on autopilot, my brain locked in a loop of memorizing transitions and mastering timings. It became less of a game and more of a war of attrition between me and the level.
My worst moment came during an otherwise perfect run. I made it to the infamous 94% section—one of the trickiest parts of the level, a section I’d struggled with countless times in practice—and then I failed. My icon plummeted into the void, and I just… stared. The realization hit me like a freight train: I was so close, but it wasn’t enough. I stepped away from my computer that night feeling defeated, my mind replaying that fail over and over.
But I didn’t quit. In fact, the frustration only fueled my determination. Over the next few days, I started stringing together better and better runs. I managed three separate 36-100 completions, which boosted my confidence. The transitions felt smoother, the sync more natural. I began to feel like the level wasn’t beating me anymore—I was figuring it out, taming it.
And today, 24th November 2024, it finally happened. I’ll never forget the rush I felt as I entered the final section, my fingers trembling but steady, my heart pounding like a drumline. When I passed the spot where I’d failed before—94%—it was like a switch flipped. Suddenly, I wasn’t afraid anymore. The last inputs were muscle memory by then, and before I knew it, the word “SUCCESS!” flashed across my screen.
I sat there in stunned silence for a few seconds, then let out the loudest cheer I think I’ve ever made. The relief, the joy, the sense of accomplishment—it was overwhelming. After two weeks of work, thousands of attempts, and countless hours of grinding, Level Jakko was verified.
Looking back, I’m so grateful for the journey, and especially for the people who supported me along the way. My friends who cheered me on, my viewers who tuned into my streams, and even Jakko for being the initial spark of inspiration—they all made this experience so much more than just beating a level.
So here it is: Level Jakko is verified, and I couldn’t be prouder.
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