Superb work man!
One of my favourites of this round, and also one of the most fitting interpretation of Step's track.
I think one of the greatest things here is how you use 'animation smears' between movements, it makes everything really flexible and fluent.
Since it's a review, a little feedback I can think of (pretty small, actually) is that some objects (like the pillars of light, those with a gradient) look a little "bland" (/not too 'deadly') in comparison with the rest of the objects in the animation, maybe they aren't as sharp/contrasted as they could be to look more integrated.
Hope you can keep working on these two guys!
Reviews for "The Swell Endeavor"
jabzinaut responds:
Really appreciate that, ButzboPrud!
I seriously loved working with Step's tune, it inspired so much and wish I couldve included all of the ideas before the deadline, definitely want to continue the storyline.
I honestly thought my backgrounds suffered a little too, I'll admit that towards the end I really wanted to finish this especially with the deadline creeping closer and didn't do much with those.
Thanks for the feedback, and I for sure will!
I really like the Indiana Jones reference... you know when he grabbed his hat from under the closing door. Great animation!
jabzinaut responds:
Really appreciate that, man, thanks! My first idea actually before animating this was I definitely wanted an Indy reference in here somewhere
animation was creepy but i figure that was intentional. i do like the adventure theme. i want to know what was in that treasure map now.
jabzinaut responds:
Yeah I had a sweet time making it, always wanted to make an adventure toon. I'm glad, keep an eye or two, or three out for the next chapter to find out!
The animation and style is great.
Although i feel the quality of the music drags it down a star.
jabzinaut responds:
Thanks!
I did some tinkering/updating and think I finally got the quality up
I really like it! My only reason for not giving you a perfect score is because I think you could have done much more with the fight scene. I've been on newgrounds and other sites like it since like 2005, and I think you're going to go quite far! Keep up the good work, I can't wait for the sequel!
jabzinaut responds:
I had so many other ideas to cram in, but definitely look for them in the next installment! Wow, thanks man, I seriously appreciate that!