Just the Boss Fights

I was invited by a friend in the developer groups to try out this game demo, and I was genuinely impressed! First of all, the art and music are excellent. The game has a unique visual style, and the way 3D backgrounds and 2D pixel elements are blended together is so smooth—it’s hard to believe this is a thesis project. Personally, I’m a big fan of this style. Some of the dialogue cues could be made more noticeable, maybe with highlights or distinct markers—since a few important hints were easy to miss. Also, adding more visual, in-game guidance for controls would really help with on-boarding new players. I really enjoyed how each boss had its own distinct mechanics, and how the characters had different abilities to counter them—that design choice was great. However, because the game is relatively short and lacks some tutorial clarity, new players may find themselves struggling quite a bit in the early stages, which could be discouraging. That said, I absolutely loved the third boss stage! It was fast-paced and had a very refreshing design. Overall, this is a super promising project, and I’m looking forward to seeing what amazing things create next!

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