Score: 9

"It may be more of the same..."

submission: Madness Combat 5.5

date: November 21, 2009

...but you directed, timed, and choreographed it superbly! Plus, the fact that you're going through all this to fill in the blanks is something I admire. Aside from that, Gel recommended that you should add more perspectives such as two-point. Nothing wrong with the standard one-point, but it adds some more variety. Musicwise, Cheshyre has created another kickass score that fits the action that you're portraying. Unfortunately, It should have been looped because it ended long before the movie did. After seeing all of the other Madness cartoons; I noticed that you have improved quite a bit in the actual animation.

What I liked about this:
-Great directing, timing, and choreography.
-Decent character development
-Excellent song choice
-The code that accentuated what Tricky the Clown was saying shows that put the Character Map to good use.

What I didn't like:
-Song wasn't looped.
-Same as the other Madness cartoons, which isn't as bad as your detractors say it is.

Overall: Krinkels, here's a nine for doing this swell jewel. As much as I would like to see the other side stories; try more quirky, original cartoons like that Nasty Pig short.

Score: 7

"Not bad, but it needs improvement."

submission: Big Bad Uncle

date: November 10, 2009

Knox, I would like to say "Welcome Back to NG." Unlike Legendary Frog, your return was needed. However, this needs a bit of improvement and I will have to explain. While I don't mind your blob characters, you could have animated their walk cycles a bit more. On the other hand, comedy doesn't need great animation, just enough to get the point across; and that's the way it should be on Newgrounds. As for the humor, mildly funny and simple. Nothing bad with that because not everything has to be like Rats on Cocaine (Dean Packis rules). However, your character voices need improvement, even though that's part of the joke; just like Eskimo Bob.

What I do like:
-Good image quality
-Mildly funny
-Good animation for clay

What I did not like:
-Voice acting could be better.
-The characters could use better walk and run cycles.

Overall: Knox, here's your seven out of ten. As for future NG submissions, you should do more Newgrounds Deathmatch cartoons; I know plenty of flash cartoonists/voice actors/characters who deserve to be put in the ring.

Score: 9

"Excellent 3D animation!"

submission: T H E__H I T

date: November 2, 2009

With that out the way, I'll give both of you guys what I honestly thought.

To Chris: Your characters reminded me of Reboot and Toy Story; although they could have had faster animation. On the other hand, the actual animation is assloads better than Battle For the Portal by SecretAgentBob. The video quality is also better than most video submissions that are on this site. As for the directing, the angles you chose made it shine and not in a gaudy kind of way. The vehicles were accurately rendered, which is a plus. I can't model anything in 3D besides simple shapes, but I approve of your skills. Plus, I liked how you used that Theramin sound in that one moment.

To Rodrigo: I liked how did the voice, even though you're not as good as Egoraptor or Sam Haft. Beside that, I noticed that you wrote a response to those who downrate video submissions. I see where you are coming from (I wrote a rant on my page on that subject myself), but could have went after a less abashed subject.

What I did like:
-Excellent 3D modeling and animation
-Decent voice acting
-Good choice of camera angles

What I didn't like:
-Some of the animation, most notably the blood, the cop reaching for the gun, could have been done better.

Overall: For a 3D submission, this easily one of the better, if not one of the best 3D cartoons on here. Here's a nine out of ten, and have you guys checked out Swift 3D or Milkshape 3D?

Score: 10

"An excellent instrumental piece!"

submission: Beyond our Reach

date: November 2, 2009

I like music that sets an atmosphere or a mood over music that tells a story these days. Your composition skills are excellent for an everyday guy such as your self, and I like how you mixed a real instrument with sound mixing software. It gave it that dramatic, subtle, moody feel without overdoing it one way or the other. Will we, the audience, ever hear this in one of your cartoons? Only time will tell I guess.

What I like:
-Well thought-out
-Harmonic
-Good sound editing

What I didn't like:
-Well, I can't find any flaws with this piece.

Overall: Here's a ten for something that I felt was rather touching. (Kinda awkward for a song on here, but it's true.)

Score: 8

"Not bad, I like it."

submission: Forest_Density [Box-Killa]

date: August 6, 2009

I rarely write music reviews here because that isn't my specialty. I can see something like this being used in an RPG of some sort. However, some of the 'darker' parts of the song seemed to drag.

What I like:
-Versatle (can be used in either a game or a movie).
-Well-instrumented

What I didn't like:
-The moodier parts tended to drag.

Overall: Here's an eight from someone who hasn't done a music review in a long time.