This was really well made I wish I could give you some original critique but its all been said mostly by ruff1298, so in all I do love the detail you put into this and I wish you luck in future endeavors.
Reviews for "My Monster Ex's"
"Talking about the price of necrophilia..."
You've got potential mate. Good job on the game. Very good indeed. And now, a review:
CONS
1. Scripting errors. The reported lag from medal pop-ups isn't what I'm talking about (that is mostly API's fault, and you have actually solved it). The clunky magnet mechanism isn't what I want to talk, too (being unconventional is not a fault). I am talking about Medusa. It doesn't stop the big demon from using the firestrike.
2. It's Medusa again. Why do you think it is worth 8000 dollars? If you know you're being hit and you have the reflex to press the spacebar, you should have the skills to save yourself in the first place. It is not actually useful.
3. At some points there are only purple things on screen. Passable when there are only 2 girls, not when there are five.
PROS
4. Now let's talk about the pros. The first one is the sound effects. Really cute when accompanied by the animations.
5. Some of the details are also really great. The stuffed sheepdog of the werewolf girl, the power move animation of the girls, the explosive bird crap etc.
6. And thus we come to the main point: atmosphere! Atmosphere is one of the major factors which make players immerse into the game. This game is reeking of black humor, which is why it is fun. Everything in the game adds to it. Excellent.
7. The pace. You really control the pace well. At the first three girls, playing safe is the best bet. Then, when more girls come in, I start to race for the 80 clothes. The learning curve is also perfect.
All in all, this game is fabulous. And sometimes I want a zombie girl with me.
lol anyone else find the zombie girl special sound halarious XD anyways nice game
I gave this game a five because, aside from the solid mechanics and the well-timed and fair gameplay, I LOVE those girls.
Seriously, I keep getting distracted by the art and the animations. I love how every girl (despite being rather attractive) has their own style and it reflects in their apartments (I got killed so many times trying to see their shutters, drapes, and little windowsill decor in great detail), and that they have so much personality. My personal favourite would be Carmilla, the Vampire, for how coy and sexy her icon is and how casual and disinterested she is while she throws out Chet's stuff.
It's all "Ho hum, which should I throw out next?" combined with the double throw was by far my absolute favourite. Her animation for her special is also excellent; I just love monster girls getting monstrous!
A second favourite would be Paz, the Werewolf. I love her sheepdog bangs and how she looks while she's performing her special; that she casually throws out a single item at such a slow rate was hilarious to me because it really fits her personality. The little sheep plushie on the window sill just sold it.
Really, the game has an excellent atmosphere that sets it apart from most other "Upgrade" games. I especially loved how the apartment was essentially shaped like a tombstone, and again, how every girl had her own little piece positively oozing with personality.
Of course, aside from the art, there is also the sound. The main theme is really fitting to the creepy, urban fantasy feel and it's something I can groove to. The music aside, kudos for every girl having a distinctive sound that alerts you to their special; it was really helpful to both avoiding their attacks and removing frustration to getting killed.
The main draw of the game aside, I love how fair the entire thing was.
I never found myself getting hammered in an impossible situation, save for bad planning on my part and not getting the right upgrades at the right time. The ladies' throwing out of Chet's crap, as well as their specials were excellently programmed to be fair yet challenging.
I must say, I had fun helping this anti-hero, though I do have to lament he is such an asshole. Why would you do something like this to such pretty girls?
Anyway, thanks for the excellent game. It was a fun hour or so, and if I may? Could I get some pictures of these ladies post-Chet? Thanks.
I really liked the overall concept to the game. And the art and upgrades we're great. Very fun idea.