Reviews for Sprawl Metropolis (Old)

[bob-the-ripper]

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Alright, the first thing that I want to say is that I am judging this from a creative standpoint, not by a technical standpoint. And that, in my opinion, is the best way to judge any brain-child. But I digress; here is what I think of the flash. I understand how someone may feel that the story is a bit fragmented. However, that is the key to good story-telling, especially if it the plot is broken down into chapters. I mean, look at Quentin Tarantino's films and you can definitely make a correlation between the two. First you must creative a sense of mystery and interest and then fill in all the gaps later in the tale. What would be the point of watching the next episodes if you know everything beforehand? Second, the sound effects or overall sound quality did not bother me much and I have lame speakers. I am working on my own movie and I can sympathize with your inability to find adequate sound effects. That kind of stuff is done in elaborate audio studios, not in Macromedia Flash Player. I think people are just trying to stretch their ability of critiquing into a realm that they do not comprehend. And if that line was too enigmatic, then here it is in layman's terms: people do not understand how to write a proper review.

[Real-Remember-me]

Kingpin1055 is right

i hafto say he is right with some stuff such as background and maybe alittle work on the sound. Some backgrounds were good some well they weren't. This definetly has potential and i do look forward into watching more of it. Just keep improving. GJ

[zipahead]

great look

I like the style and the mixed media look using bitmaps with the flash vector images it really gave depth to the movie...i thought your editing was very sophisticated the shot merged well together.. the only negative thing I can say is that I really didn't like the line quality or the simplistic "south park " animation style. but all in all very entertaining.

[Kingpin1055]

From the animator of "Ghostbusters: TAS"

I'll try keep as unbiased an opinion as possible in light of our connection with GB: The Animated Series, Brad.

Firstly, I see similar comments here as with the early GB: TAS episodes, such as issues with sound and background art... the backgrounds are really up down to whoever draws them... but if it's possible, it might be worth looking over the settings of sound recorder to get the best overal audio effect.

The story seems... a little disappointing. Sections of the dialogue seemed a little cliched and also seemed a bit of a step back from "Cabin Fever". Though, the creator of the series doesn't have to write it... just ensure the plot works to their vision.

Sound wise, it was okay... though I cringed a little when a car tyre squeal was used for the main character sliding across the rooftop.

Character wise, despite the DBZ overtones of the original designs, I kinda liked the concept art better then the final stuff.

Certainly an interesting looking animation, but with areas for improvement, and don't feel chained to doing something that might fall into the average anime cartoons you see today... try use stuff that brings fresh and new content to a stagnant genre.

Tanuki-Go responds:

Thanks for the honest review man! I understand your dissapointment with the backgrounds, I find them to be very flat and boring myself. (Couldn't change them since I was already 80% done.) The story, however, is going to be a little spread out since this was originally only half of the episode but it got too long.

Anyways, honest reviews like this are a great way to improve things. Thanks again, man.

[dameron1]

Good one

That's one good. Can't wait for part 2!