Hey, you used one of the tracks from Undertale? Hopefully you might decide to implement Undertale characters in this...
Reviews for "Super Mario Bros. Z (Episode 1)"
I honestly was expecting better, it was so slow paced compared to the original first episode and that alone honestly makes it a bit boring...
I really hate the fact that you're not using SWF files anymore since you're still using comic book word bubbles for dialog & I have to repeatedly pause the video to make sure I don't the skip dialog; whenever I pause the video, the video title & author credits appear & block the text. Honestly, hitting the space bar on my own time was more serviceable than racing to make sure I read the subtitles before they went away. If you're gonna ditch using SWF files altogether, I suggest getting voice actors instead, we have plenty. Otherwise, bring the SWF files back, just for convenience sake.
If you really have your heart set on still using video, the good news is that you can actually use both. I myself have done this with my latest submission because the SWF export was 96 megs [I used 2160p+ images for backgrounds].
Fun fact: you can actually get 1440p with an SWF file but Newgrounds doesn't display exported videos in any dimensions above 1080p and Newgrounds doesn't limit the height and width of SWF files. Ironic, isn't it? In fact, upon rewatching the original first episode, I see there's an option for both the SWF file & MP4 video. Whether or not this was done for you by the staff, I have no idea, nor any opinion.
Personally, I don't get the point of this needless reboot when the original has yet to be finished. I understand that you take umbrage with the way the originals were made but the way I would do it is fix the things I deem as being fucked up and then swap the files. It's what I eventually intend to do when I remaster my old Flash movies. I mean, this is the second time you've remade this specific episode.
I honestly think the new intro could've been done without, it's not really reminiscent of the classic DBZ intros until the very end and even if it weren't for that being an element, the intro would still be underwhelming in its own right. I cannot conceive of watching it every time you submit a new episode.
Whatever, not my problem.
I've thought a long time on this and I believe my opinion of this iteration is: "Too little, too late Alvin."
The timing is off on a lot of the gags this time around, a lot of the more impressive actions scenes were stripped down compared to the original in favor of higher-resolution face shots and more obvious power level wanking with the fireball attacks this time around.
As well, the focus on the 3d perspective rather than sticking with a 2d plane for the most part is jarring when bearing the animation style in mind.
You should have stayed making furry porn. The original was superior in these regards, and most of who wanted to see more have moved on.
Welp, long time, no see, mr. Earthworm. Before I start my review, I must say:
flame shield: On.
You know, 10 years passed since the original 1st episode. After all the years of waiting, abandoning hope, again waiting, and again abandoning hope, I look at the reimagination of the old series I loved and cared about. And, despite all the work you obviously have put into this remake, I still see no reason to get in the ol'good hype train. Of course, technologicly, episode looks way more better, than your work of 2006. The humour has became better, the fighting scenes have became slightly(ill talk 'bout this below) improved, compared to episode 1.
But yet, the few things are not making me add much points here.
For example, the music choices are quite good, but the intros/episode narrator finishers/outros have gone downhill since the 2009, the date of the last full SMBZ episode release.
Some fighting scenes are much more ridiculous, than they should be. Like, when Mario throws Bowser up with an uppercut, without using any powerups. Seriously? Since when the plumber've been taking Hulk steroids to do this?
I personally like the close-ups, but, sometimes, they are unnecessary, like in that fighting scene, where Mario swings his hammer at Bowser's shell.
The addition of the Dragon Ball Series' elements are interesting, but sometimes are just out of place. Like the addition of Hercule figure, it's annoying as hell.
And, as a fan, I'd like to add my dissapointment at downgrade of Mecha Sonic's Ultimate Form to just his Basic one. Yes, I was watching Mark's DA blog closely, I was ready for this. But still, I was hopeing, what he will do some other redesign. Well, I am not surprised.
Although, I will be waiting for new episodes, mr. Earthworm, despite my personall dislike for the new storyline.
Just 'cause you are still a good animator, and I personally like your animation style. See you next time.