Let's Play Make a Good Mega Man Level Contest - #04: Tier 3 Levels (2/2)
3In this part, I complete the last two stages and the boss in Tier 3.
First up is ParmaJon's "Hard to See Land", a stage focusing primarily on platforming based challenges, with enemies complementing the former. The stage itself isn't all that difficult to see, barring the ending. The main issue I have with this level is that the top platforms and to a lesser extent Yoku Blocks, act very glitchy. This is due to faults in the engine plus problems with the top's design. It's rather unfortunate as otherwise this stage, and the vertical climb segment would be overall more fun.
Second is Flashman85's "Maze of Death", a difficult gauntlet/maze of several different challenges. Bring a few spare lives, E-tanks, and W-tanks for this one. This level has a lot of interesting ideas, and I daresay that this is the most unique stage out of the 26. But the execution is the stickling point. You can see this in the judges' large spread in ratings for this level. And I agree on several of the problems of this stage.
I like how this stage emphases special weapon usage with all of the various challenges, and exploration of the rooms. It almost feels like a small metroidvania in a way. However, because of how the rooms are structured and organized, the challenge level of this stage can be quite brutal at times, especially as there's no mid-stage checkpoint. Sure, you can destroy barriers to use as shortcuts. But these shortcuts still go through some rather hazardous areas. Having just one in the middle portion would be appreciated.
Really, I feel this is one of those YMMV stages.
Timestamps:
01:02 - (10th Place) - "Hard to See Land" by ParmaJon (52.4/100)
14:17 - (9th Place) - "Maze of Death" by Flashman85 (63.8/100)
Make a Good Mega Man Level Contest: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2fCsHy3Q-g4Zr5G0SPyFOhcEsTWbuxu-
Link to the release thread: http://sprites-inc.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1484
Link to the thread with the judges' full comments: http://sprites-inc.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1369
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