I'm a sucker for levels with great song representation, and It Ends In Fire is no exception. This is a very interesting level stylistically, bearing a lot of resemblance to creators like cometface with its simpler designs, flashy colours and atmospheric effects. The lo-fi indie rock song is used really well here, and its stressful, climactic vibe fits in really well with the level's theming, that being the end of the world. Every element of this level harmonises extremely well in the final product, and nothing feels wasted - the block designs are quaint and simple but still do their job, the effects are used very well in order to convey the shifting energy of the song, and the background work is stellar and really helps tie everything together. I especially love how everything disintegrates and then is sucked into a wormhole at the end.

Any complaints I have about this level are pretty nitpicky, but they revolve around the gameplay. The drum breaks with plenty of spider orbs in the beginning feel quite awkward and out of place, and the rainbow colour loop has the same issue. I think this would have been much better executed with a speed change and some different, more intense effects. Additionally, the level does feel a bit too short for the amount of progression it's trying to cram in, which leaves it feeling unfinished in that aspect. I would have loved to see how the creator made use of the next drop rather than cutting the level off where it does.

Overall, this is a really strong showing from value1, a creator I've never heard of. I would love to see this level get epic, and I'm super excited to see what they make in the future. I would encourage value1 to continue to utilise their talent with backgrounds and effects, while working on refining the other aspects of their levels mentioned. Well done