So so ggooooddd

I like the pensive mood at the beginning, although some of the synths sound a bit harsh in the mix. I like harmonies by around :32, and the mix is loud and crisp. There’s a good sense of climax into 1:00, but the stop-start transition there could’ve been a bit smoother. Some reverb or a reverse crash or something might help bridge the gap there. Still, I like the energy at the refrain and the rhythmic syncopations. This piece is missing some more dynamic melodic content, although the solo at 2:17 helps alleviate that concern. The unexpected harmonic shift at 2:58 and the subsequent melodic section helped to hit the piece home. Overall, solid work here! Most of my complaints are rather detail-oriented. Keep it up, Depard. ^_^

Mixing, mastering, and balance
1.75/2
Structure, transitions, phrasing, and variety
1.25/1.5
Melody, tonality, harmony, and texture
1.75/2
Instrumentation and sound design
.75/1
Emotion, atmosphere, and catchiness
1.25/1.5
Originality and uniqueness
1/1
Overall (how do the elements above interact?)
.75/1
Composite score
8.5/10

I like the combination of 8bit and rock music, great work :3

Great job! Sounds like good background music for like an intense rainy/stormy action scene.