An excellent flash
I love this one. Being a big buff on japanese culture and history, I love games based in that timeframe. The graphics are high quality, with no slowdown, the audio is great, if a little simple, the controls are easy to learn and use, and it's all put together extremely well. The only complaint I have is the final boss is too easy. As long as you stay on the offensive, he'll never even swing at you. Excellent game overall, though.
Ooooh!
Well, this is an odd situation. Let me put this plainly: this game is BEAUTIFUL. The graphics are superb, I can't put it any more simply than that. And damn, is it stylish! The streaks the sword leaves behind, the fluid animations, the dynamic camera, the nice backgrounds (escpecially when you get to the burning town), the well-drawn enemies and the variety they pose...damn, is this one-well drawn game. Alot of games out there are fun to play, but look pretty shitty. This game is actually the opposite, it looks BRILLIANT, but...its just not that fun.
Here's what this flash needs in order to get First Page. This isn't saying "here's what this flash needs, and then it might get First Page." No, you do this, and First Page is guarenteed. First, fix the sound! The sound isn't bad, per se, but it just isn't nice to listen to, and its hardly dynamic at all. I liked the nature sounds when they were in the main menu; but when you start playing the game, you NEED some music. Nature just made it...boring. Aside from background music, the sound effects are pretty bad too. I mean, for a sword that looks that cool in action, it sure as hell doesn't sound cool. I'm not sure what to tell you specifically for this category, but...make it sound like a SWORD, not a BATON.
The second thing is, give us some variety! There's not even a second attack button! That would be fine, if we could get different weapons, or upgrade the sword, or something; but its literally the same damn combo over and over and over again. And no matter how cool that combo looks, it eventually get old. The game is really just me running around hitting the same button over and over again for the same effects. We need something more to satisfy us!
Ultimately, this is a GREAT game visually and stylistically. But the fun factor and sound need a significant boost before it moves up in my eyes. Oh, and I just noticed; this is your first submission? DAMN. I have my eye on you, my talented little friend.
Thank you (and all reviews for that matter) for the insight. I really wanted to set up a more dynamic fighting system, but as my deadline for the contest loomed over me, I had to cut features :(. I also understand that the sound could use work. I recorded all the FX myself, and have no experience in that field. Im glad you liked what you did, and thanks for taking the time to write out a review.
it's not a new idea
but graphics are great and it has really smooth animation. you should only add some bonuses or new weapons.
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiice
I cutted the bad mens and they fell downed.
good
very good graphics, but i suggest, double kill's and a pause button