Monkeyball?
Not sure which came first, so I'm not commenting on its similarity to Monkeyball.
That said, it's a pretty fun game.
A mini-map would have been appreciated, but it's not really necessary, since most folks will probably fail each level at least twice before getting it.
Skyroads? On my Newgrounds? Finally!
Well. What to say. As an old Skyroads fan, I mean i still have skyroads (and skyroad xmas) in the "oldies" folder on my computer this is just great.
There was some similar game a while ago but that one just felt like a bleak copy of the original.
So. I'm glad to finally se a good port of the game to flash, I'm a little disappointed in the ball though, a spaceship would have been nicer (I mean all the other graphics looks kinda the same).
About the controls, I would say the original plays a tad better, more slow and soft, which _I_ like (personal preference I guess, so I won't detract any rating because of this).
Looking further into this I also realise the bouncing was not as noticable in the original, thus also adding to my feeling the the control of the original is "better"
The only bad thing in this game is the originality. Sure, the levels are new and there is some change in graphics. But other than that it is a port of Skyroads. So sadly that takes down the grade a notch.
Also, actually also the graphics could have done with small upgrades, I mean the blocky tunnels are really cute and retro for us oldtimers but would it have hurt to make them smooth?
Furthermore, after playing some levels I find the original levels are a tad better, more possible to finish on your first run if you are good and sharp. Here some levels are fail until you learn the level and succeed. This also lowers the rating some.
But count on finding me on your homepage now and then in the future =)
Great feel
Controls smooth, not too frustrating, nice and simple with little degrees of intuitiveness (midair jump from bounce, or multi jump increasing height of jump)
Great game!
Thanks
This made me nostalgia like crazy, great remake of a classic game. I used to play this for weeks as a kid. Apparently i was a lot more patient back then because i gave up pretty fast this time haha. The controls felt a little laggy sometimes but other than that its good stuff.
I remember!
I remember skyroads! it was an awesome game.
This is a near perfect replica, with better music. :D