Count the times Percy says "Bullshit" win a prize
Well, it's been a while since I've seen these three scraping up the dishevelled droppings of what could constitute "life". What lo? Plot continuation? They actually got a place together? And it's a run down murder-scene crack house! What fun! At least it gets high speed internet, which I hope Melvin can rout into the BATHROOM.
Graphics - 8: Okay! Improvement! Good-o. Shading detail, some effects, even a range background or two! We're still seeing the same jagged, jumpy movement though, same style of bit by bit, flailing lip mouth movements though. My favourite of these is when Percy sees his mother and as if someone shouted "SCENE MISSING" he's on the deck sulking. I did like the little hairs on the fries though, good touch. Overall an improvement, the clip segments like the opening travel sequence I loved. Keep improving.
Style - 7: This I'm sort of down with. I like the extreme realism, the intense drama that seems to stem around every corner. Sure, it's dark and dreary, but it's realistic considering the decisions made by this trio of over eager tots. Gothy is still a retard, nerdo is still a fantasy freak, and Mexicano still thinks everything sucks. Seems reasonable. Just one thing: How'd his mom manage to transport a full Rib meal all the way out there? Wouldn't she be anti-meat, the hippie chick? WILL MELVIN GET HIS CLASSES BACK AND BANG THAT RED HAIRED CASHEER GIRL!? Of this, I must know.
Sound - 7: Good taste in music, voice recordings are good as usual, though I'm not keen on every girl sounding exactly alike. It might just be me. Not as many sound effects this time, which I regretted, as I know that crack house was in dire need of a drippy faucet, squeaky floorboards and a flickering, fizzing light or two.
Violence - 7: Cramming hot, hairy, filthy fries into Melvin's mouth? Check please.
Interactivity 8: All I'd really ask for. Play, with unique opening image, and replay with unique closing image. Plus, credits at the beginning, which I like better then at the end.
Humour - 2: Dude, where's my funny? This one LACKED in comedic relief. You once said 80% comedy, 20% seriousness... well you kinda' flipped it on me buddy. The Melvin fantasy sequence was a small snicker... but beyond that, this really should be put into the "serious flash". Give me something man!
Overall I'm regretting the direction you're taking here. This series used to be funny, edgy, and disarming in it's truthful drama. Now it's just three guys getting a shit deal and throwing their lives away willingly. It's "real", but it's no fun. If I'd gone into this expecting something so negative, I would feel better about the animation itself right now, but I went in wanting to see more of what came before! I'm trying not to be a dick here but, really, throw the trio a bone, or at least make their situation pitiable or humorous?
Phoenix902
P.S. Oh yeah, and I think you've hit 100 as far as images or references to NIN goes.