SkullKidDraws's game Reviews on Newgrounds

[Parabellum Rain]

It's been a while since I reviewed a game and this caught my attention.

Firstly, I like the concept, the art is a nice style that reminds me of something you'd see from a 90s-2000s cartoon.
The controls felt a bit weird but that's more just me not normally using arrow keys at all.
Custom keybinds would be a nice option but again that's just me.

The three things I would suggest working on are:
1. Adding a slightly longer invulnerability period after being hit.
There were several times, especially at the end of the first and third levels, where I would constantly take damage from one attack, killing me instantly, because I either got stuck between the first boss and a wall at the edge of the screen or caught in a projectile on its way back to the third.

2. Make lightning bolts easier to avoid.
I think there is some indication where they'll strike but it's very hard to not accidently walk into one just from moving through the level, and a few times I took damage from one right after respawning before a boss battle, which should not happen at that point in a level.

3. Full health upon respawning.
I feel like this may have been an overlooked part of the gameplay, and I understand if the game was meant to be more challenging, but it doesn't really make sense to not get full health back after respawning, especially when soup cans(?) are seemingly scarce throughout a level.

Maybe I just suck but I felt these were things that could be improved.
Although playing it can be a bit frustrating at times, it's fun little game overall with some very unique ideas behind it.

Edit: I'm bumping this from 4 to 5 just because of the potential this has.

DaShahRach00 responds:

there was supposed to be a configuration for arrows in movement, and wasd for shooting and umbrella stuff+custom keys, but it was not implemented due to lack of time, maybe we will put it, but i'm not sure about it whether it's too hard to do now, because the configurations have already been implemented.
Lightning will be easier to avoid, as soon as we can work, we will reduce their hitbox.
and I'll think about adding a life to the player, but I'm not sure about that, I want the game to still be a bit challenging and the gameplay to also revolve around collecting life and using it intelligently.
The invincibility time will be increased, however. Thank you for your helpful feedback and thanks for all the compliments :)

[DOOM: The Gallery Experience]

Exquisite.

Edit - For anyone who doesn't want to do the math for the Big Spender achievement:
Mini Neptune: $428
Doom TGE: $257
Mini sarcophagus: $200
Nuihaku: $114

You're welcome.

[Nuclear Zombie 2000]

I really like this game, but it's difficult figuring out how to complete it, especially since nobody's posted a walkthrough for it.
If anyone has insight on that, I'd appreciate a message about it.

[Road of the Dead 2]

I was surprised to see the fireworks added in the menu for the start of 2025.
It's nice to see this game still gets small updates like that.
Happy new years everyone!

And just to add, a chapter selection with more than the beginning and end would have been nice, otherwise the free ride achievement is a pain in the ass to get if you don't get it the first time.
Besides that complaint, it's the best addition to the series overall.

[Retriever]

I first played this years back when I was a child and I still love coming back to it every so often.
Hypto, if you ever need another idea for a future project, maybe a follow-up to this or something in the same vein.

Hyptosis responds:

Hey thanks! Kinda nuts to think people enjoyed this game, totally flattering to me :P Thank you!

[Madness Roulette FREE FULL GAME]

The game itself is pretty funny & you get a bonus point for the psychicpebbles screams

[Tax Time!]

This is how everyone should file their taxes

[Sydney Shark]

This is the best of the shark series

[Pound the Puss]

I feel this game needs more people to play it