Contest: Ultimate Challenge

The game seems somewhat non-linear so I had to approximate. If "levels" are only behind blue doors, then I may not have beaten any levels. I escaped from the dungeon into the hub. I transgressed several of the screens accessible from the lower left pipe of the hub (including the basketball challenge, flying challenge, candy-themed area, and I think there was one other too). Then I made it through the area that looks like towers made from bricks and has a several hammer brothers in the center part.

For the record, I appreciate the non-linearity, and think it would be even more fun if more of the areas were open with less stars.

Of course. However, a lot of the criticisms come from the fact that I think the demo was released too early. I suspect you understand a lot of the Iron Galaxy's shortcomings already, and probably have plans to make many of the changes I suggest.

*The writing is nonexistent. Other than being in space, currently the world is completely undeveloped. Likewise, each of the mecha is piloted by a unique pilot, but nothing has been done to distinguish them from one another. Ideally this will be done with conversation during the battles as well as the cutscenes.

*The text boxes in battle are superfluous. Why is there grunting message when the characters attack? What does KRS mean? The text boxes would be much better used to describe the effects of the attacks.

*The options in battle are overwhelming. Each of the mecha has its own group of special attacks. Perhaps they could be added one at a time to reduce initial complexity? Currently, the only battle is so easy there is no need to experiment with any of this.

*Movement on the tactical map seems pointless without different types of terrain. Why does it matter if you attack an enemy or an enemy attacks you? Similarly, every square is exactly the same, so there is no benefit to rushing them instead of letting them come to you, or vice versa.

*Missions with objectives are going to be a lot more fun than free-for-alls. Currently, the AI seems to move toward you and attack. Hopefully this gets much better, but if it doesn't, clever objectives will be a must.

Admittedly, I don't have the patience required to be good at platformers. I've beaten some incredibly hard games, but I've still never beat Super Mario Bros.

Just watched the video. Having the right power up for the occasion is really important. Since I was dying a lot, I was usually playing as small or big Mario. Having a Yoshi, raccoon tail, or fire flower, would have been great. Also, there are a lot of sections that require you to stand in pretty specific places to avoid patterns of enemies. Meowskivich moves into these positions pretty effortlessly.

I'm sad Meowskivich skipped the first Lakitu part in the desert. I thought that section was pretty tough. And the lava level was hell. Despite spending serious time on it, I eventually got frustrated and gave up. Although, even Meowskivich screwed up a few times there.

I never found the key to alternate exit in Sunken Cove. I spent quite a bit of time searching. However, I laughed while watching the video when I saw how obvious it was.

I enjoyed seeing all the cool secrets in the levels. It made me have more appreciation for the level design.

Now where is that Mario Prison video... Meowskivich, you should take a crack at that one too.