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I have fallen through 5 platforms within the first 15 minutes. For a platform lover, this thing deserves a 5/5 for being a true platformer. Too bad I'm not a platformer lover :(
5/5
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Can't wait for PT. 3 5/5.
I set storage to unlimited, and I am usung firefox but I still get a hiccup that kills a jump now and then.
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Wow; I got S rank at the same time I first beat expert mode. I got it despite losing one life.
This version seems to allow more leeway.
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VicReL28: Yes, it will use your computer memory. That's the point.
That isn't to say that it will use more of your computer's disk space; just the memory. That's why it's so important - if your storage space setting is less than "unlimited," the memory the game can use is also limited.
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Usually, changing the storage limit in your Flash settings to "unlimited" gets rid of the lag problem. (It's probably set at 1 meg for you at the moment)
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Save/load is buggy. If you die in game, and click respawn, you start all the way back. If you quit, and load, you start at last checkpoint, and it seems the life you start with is random. Also, the colorkeys keep swapping when you load the game, and changes again when you die. Otherwise its a cool platformer, 4/5
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I have no idea why people think this boss is easier. It's harder to dodge than the first, if anything. Must be because of the extra HP in easy mode.
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I am so sick of patience. But I'm glad you had it in you to actually design a challenging platform adventure game! 5/5, and the presentation is flawless.
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For those of you who continue to have lag even when setting the storage to Unlimited, I can't really think what else it would be other than your computers... Do you have OLD computers or laptops or something? Only a small few people seem to have that kind of lag, so I can only assume it's something specific to you people...
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Hey Pseudo, nice job on another NES-like game. I have to agree with everyone else about disliking the short-jumps, though admittedly I haven't practiced for long. I wish I had more time to devote to it but I'm swamped with homework. Will probably revisit this game in the future (more ad-rev for you, heheh). Also, a suggestion to help deter some of the really negative comments: Have a shorter disclaimer about the game's difficulty and style show up before they see anything else (even the main menu). For example: "Warning: This game is intended to be very challenging and old-school. If you can't handle it, don't play." Something like that. Keep it up!
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You pretty much have to go at this game with good humour (and patience)
People who want a "quick fix" of a game should, maybe not avoid playing the game, but at least not rate low it out of anger/frustration just because it isn't easy.
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Constructive criticism is criticism that also suggests a SOLUTION to the problem. 'I don't like it!' suggests no such solution at all; how do I make it so you WOULD like it? Is it possible? If not, then don't say anything at all. The best comments are the ones that I can USE to improve the game... though is some general non-sarcastic civility and manners too much to expect from people these days?
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Very good game, even better (and more difficult =) ) than part 1. I don't know why everyone has got problems with the controls... I think they're very comfortable. But that's my opinion.
Keep going with the Raider series! Can't await the next part.
Kazard (or Kerin on fighunter.com)
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Why does noone look *into* the game? Instead of looking *at* it? From my perspective, this game holds what it promises! The fiendishly difficult Raider series.
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As far as platformers go, this is one of the better I've played. The jumping mechanism takes a bit of getting used to, but once you learn it the game becomes a lot easier. Also controls are fully customizable, so if they are not working for you, you can always swich them to a more comfortable setting. While some of the jumps can be frustrating, I've yet to face an obstacle that I felt was impossible. Besides, this is a platformer, the challenge is intended to derive from the environment, not the enemies.
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Great game. After you get used to the controls (it took me the tutorial to do this, if you don't do it right by the end of the tutorial the first time, one more run or two will help you). After I did, I loved the game. To be entirely honest, it did lag a bit before I set the storage to unlimited, but now its great. The jumping mechanism takes quite a bit of getting used to, but once you do, I really do like it. You have to play this a bit to appreciate this, don't just bash it after skipping the tutorial and just starting the game, or just being frustrated. I personally love it. And that's saying a lot, since I don't have much of a taste for Pseu's games (notably Mardek series...no offense)! 5/5 fave. Going to give Episode 1 a whirl.
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Thank you, though, to those of you who are supporting this game and understanding what it is meant to be. You are the ones who keep me going with this game-making stuff!
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The lag seems to be related to the Kongregate chat, NOT spyware and it's very insulting that anyone would assume something like that. As for why setting storage space to 'unlimited' fixes it, I just don't know, but as I said, the lag only seems to occur with the Kongregate chat anyway (if you run the game on another site or locally, it runs fine). Did you even TRY the solution or just say 'well, it SHOULDN'T need unlimited storage so it has spyware'? Agh... People.
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To all you people complaining this game is hard: IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE CHALLENGING! This is actually EASIER than the games it was modeled after, in old games, if you died you needed to start over from square one. Go back to playing mindless explosion-fests like Frantic 2 if you don't like this. Also, lag does not equal a bad game, it means either A) You were too lazy to do what Pseudolonewolf says to do when you start the game up, or B) Your computer is really, really, really out of date. For all of you that got this far, thank you for reading my rant... >.>
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after 39 dies:P i had it, but seriously i died maybe much, but boy, i like this, and i dont know what every1 is talking about hard, but it aint, it just look like, if u die on a point, try again and do the next time someting else where u dont die
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Also, I included the thing on the title screen that contains the solution to the lag, but people are still complaining about that? Do they just close the 'PLEASE READ THIS!!' box and continue or something?
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The spike collisions are 'forgiving'; you only get hurt by a small box within the 'centre' of the spikes. This means you don't get hurt if you graze your foot or head on them, only if you hit them solidly. There are no times where you get hit when you 'don't even touch them'.
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NOTE ABOUT LAG – PLEASE READ!!
If you are experiencing lag with the game, here’s how to fix it. Right-click and go to Settings; you’ll be presented with a little popup thing. There’s a slider, which may be set at something like 100KB (the middle). Move this all the way to the right until it says ‘Unlimited’, then close the popup. This should remove all lag!
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The skulls in room 22 are actually supposed to be 'scattered randomly about the wall', with the OTHER thing on the wall - not them - being the clue you should take note of... so, uh, yes!
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I personally happen to feel that the 'jumping parts' in any game are more enjoyable than whatever else there may be, and I like games like, say, *Tomb Raider* - which is all about acrobatic jumping - more than games about mindless violence. So I tried to include what I personally like in this game. It's just unfortunate that games are moving more away from jumping skills and more towards combat 'skills' or something...
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It has a low score because the current generation of players was raised on games like 'press the button to win!', whereas this is aimed at people who grew up with NES games or something...
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I actually integrated the thing about the lag into the game, so it SHOULD be clear now... But even when it's shoved in peoples' faces, it wouldn't be at all surprising if loads of people STILL complained.
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Please don't rate it badly based on it's challenging difficulty, Pseudolonewolf meant for it to be like that. Please rate it based on content.
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Great game Pseudo!You have obviously surpassed Raider 1,and I can't think of anything bad to say about this game now that the lag bug is fixed.I'm really annoyed by all the people complaining about crap that's already been fixed or noted,or controls they don't like while it is completely customisable!If only people would consider what you went through to make this...And now you're succumbing to their angry demands.I guess there's nothing to do...
PEOPLE!To fix the lag,set your storage to unlimited!AND you can customise your own controls!
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(Oh, and Intermediate is unlocked at the start too for those saying they wanted a 'challenge'... Which of course means loads of people whose pride is greater than their skill will start on that and complain that the game is too hard. I really can't win...)
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Also, the main reason you don't just grab ladders when you come into contact with them is because a) I've never played a game that does that before, and b) you have more CONTROL over grabbing ladders this way. It's possible to drop down a ladder and then only grab it at the bottom rather than climbing all the way down it, but if you auto-grabbed, that would be more difficult or maybe impossible. I am really feeling quite despaired that people can't just try to get used to the controls... Does every other game you play have IDENTICAL CONTROLS? Ugh... I also wish that people would realise that I personally am on the receiving end of these comments, so I really wish that people would offer constructive criticism rather than just the idiotic dismissive comments that many are leaving...
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I'm annoyed how nearly everyone here is blatantly ignoring it. Crying "lag" when the problem can be fixed by just reading what is in the description is silly. My comment wasn't aimed at you, but, the Kongregate community who seem to have trouble reading.
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protip: read the description, it helps.
As for the game, I love it, new traps, new enemies. Short jumps aren't that hard, move down to the end of the ladder, then just tap A then press UP.
Hope I can finish it shortly.
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Oh yeah, and to all the "lag bashers", MAYBE you should read the "Updates" section before you start throwing mud? Idiots.
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Don't any of you dare.
Pseudo has put in alot of hard work into this game!
PERSONALLY, This is great Pseudo, I've been following your games progress on Fighunter and it's great to see Ep.2 out.
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Since so many people don't take the time to read what is right on the page there about the solution to the lag, is there any way I can make it MORE OBVIOUS to reduce the number of complaints?
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How the heck does the keyboard layout not make sense? Aside from the extra button, it's an NES controller. Re-inventing the wheel? Please. Classic platformers have ALWAYS had a seperate jump button. This game is not trying to be unique, it's trying to be like an old school platformer.
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This game is excellent. Unforgivingly hard, even on the first level, but that is unique and interesting. This game is no pushover. The music is excellent and the level design is fiendish. This will probably be a favorite of mine for a while.