This is my review of the four entries for Lachie's "Rescue the Colors" FB games competition. Here is a snippet I made to calculate scores, based on my opinion of certain aspects which I think are important to a competition like this. To me It's about community, competition spirit and budding talent.
Dim Shared As Integer originality=5,interface=9,atmosphere=5,gfx=2,replay=2,craftsmanship=6
dim Shared As Single s
Sub Sum(a As Integer,b As integer,c As Integer,d As Integer,e As Integer,f As integer)
s = _
(a/10)*originality+ _
(b/10)*interface+ _
(c/10)*atmosphere+ _
(d/10)*gfx+ _
(e/10)*replay+ _
(f/10)*craftsmanship
? "score:"; s
End Sub
Sub xtr(mus As Single=0,closing_credits As Single=0,contest_theme As Single=0)
s += 1 * mus/10
s += 0.2 * closing_credits/10
s += 2 * contest_theme/10
? "bonus:"; s
End Sub
Sum 8,8,8,8,8,8
xtr 7
Sleep
My appreciation goes out to Lachie, and to the contestants.
Here is what I have to say for the four challengers:
Author: ssjx
Invasion of the Mononites
originality 6
interface 6 speed too sensitive at times
atmosphere 8 oldschool vibes, much to like
gfx 7 fresh
replay 5 beat high score .. "meh"
craftsmanship 7 a few surprises
music 8
closing credits 8
competition theme 10
overall score: 21.9
Comments: Slid a block onto a spider, couldn't shoot it, had to push block past and get injured.
Also shot a bug which left a green dot embedded in a tile.
I like the polished feel to the game otherwise. Music is surprisingly good, and end scene fun.
Theme felt natural to contest and stood on its own merit.
Controls could use some polish,but a slick engine otherwise.
Author: gothon
Color Eater 3D
originality 5 "meh"
interface 4 steering feels too constrained
atmosphere 4 not my cup of tea
gfx 6 b&w looks nice
replay 3
craftsmanship 3 rushed concept
music 7 pretty good
overall score: 12.4
Comments: Interface -> gfx -> After testing choices, unclear: "Do I toggle to get that setting?"
Gameplay I lost interest quickly. As a reviewer I offer my opinion. As a developer you can say
"hey up yours - I don't see you making games" - and you'd be right.
Author: Landeel
Y.A.G.A.C.
originality 6
interface 6 checkpoint system detracts from otherwise snappy experience
atmosphere 7 has potential
gfx 9 very, very cool
replay 5 has potential
craftsmanship 7 quickly found a zone of no progression
music 7 snappy
overall score: 19.6
Comments: intuitive gameplay, except for falling from ladder top. camera dizzying at times
Author: FXG861
RACESII
originality 7 nice elements (sound fx)
interface 6 compelling except for time spent trying to get back on road
atmosphere 7 time spent on the road is time well spent
gfx 7 Reminescent of .. what's that game
replay 7 I'd try this more except for comment re: interface
craftsmanship 7 again, interface
music 7 nice touch on the sound fx
overall score: 20.1
Comments: Quite solid game potential which fails to embrace the spirit of the competition