woah that was a preview
very nice for a preview, looks really good. the first one was kinda like jackie chan meets the matrix but this one was really different with the powers and all. can't wait for the full version.
Reviews for "The Shinobi 2 PREVIEW"
solidblur responds:
Yeah, well, I'm still going for that "Jackie Chan-feeling". Especially in this one, wich features drunken boxing.
Style, style, style!
What is it with today's top 5 and ass-kicking stylistic flashes? This is some serious shit you have on your hands. If you can do it right, that red Id-type hair thing can be really awesome. Your style in fight scenes is unsurpassed as far as I've seen, but I have two things to note as far as improvements go:
-If you're going to use Linkin-park-esque music at all, make sure that the timing is right that you evoke the maximum emotion with it. Don't let the music come to a head as the attack is prepared--it should explode at the same time the attack does.
-Every now and then--not often, but on occasion--the action pauses. For just a *little* too long. Consider shortening your pauses a little bit.
Other than that, I think I'll memorize your username so I can follow this and make sure I know when the project is complete...
solidblur responds:
Yeah...but I have to use the same music for all fatalities...I might change it if I come up with something better.
THe song was not Marilyn Manson - Fight Song (appropriate, huh?), Slipknot remix. I'll use the full song for the final boss, wich should be cool.
Looks Good!
Shinobi is one of the only stick Flashes that I like, and while the "power hair" is a little overdone, thanks to DBZ, at least you changed it and made it your own. Can't wait for the full deal!
solidblur responds:
Again...sorry about the hair ppl..
Man i love the shinobi!
I helped the shinobi 1!
I protected it with a five!
solidblur responds:
I can't belive that, but yay!
I am not hating. This is a serious address.
Its not that i hate stickfighters. I like them when they're done properly. You wanted a serious and no-hate review, so i'll give one. Music choice should NEVER be some immeadiately placeable song from a soundtrack. They conflict with the images they're put to in the flash animation cuz they've already been used for another set of images. SO my point is: Avoid the stereotypical choices, most notably techno (i.e. Propellor Heads, Lunatic Calm and Prodigy, tho some exceptions can be made when it comes to prodigy =D).
Your animation had alot going for it in the beginning with the stylish credits. But the minute the music kicked in and the outlandish action started, things went downhill. ESPECIALLY when he "powered up". No more of that please. Its corny and overdone.
I will commend you for the level of interactivity you included. Bravo. More of THAT please. And another great thing you did was the use of split screen / screen in screen techniques during the Drunken Master fight. A static camera leads to a static viewing... its not much fun if the action onscreen isnt exactly up to par.
Major point lossage however, is chalked up to one thing: The fact that this is a "demo" a "teaser" a "sample". I am sick of that. Don't release an incomplete flash and try to get people to give you pointers. Thats called laziness. You should already know what you should and should not do from everyoneELSE's mistakes. If its one thing that pisses me off, its half assed releases. Thank you and goodnight.
solidblur responds:
Thank you for a serious address.
I might have a look at those things you ointed out. And yeah, this job is taking me months and months..so I kinda wanted to show you what is to come.