Written on August 2nd, 2024.

Stereo madness 2077 is a level I found in the sent tab almost immediately after wallywalrus released it, and I played it because the name caught my eye. Needless to say, the level turned out to be just as eye-catching as the name. I cannot say I have heard of wallywalrus before, however, Stereo madness 2077 surprised me greatly with its quality and uniqueness.

Stereo madness 2077 is a fantastic take on a 1.0 style level. This level starts off as Stereo Madness, hence the name, and then quickly turns into its own unique level. After the beginning intro, Stereo madness 2077 turns into a factory themed level, using the default blocks from 1.0 in very unique ways. On top of the default blocks, some sections of the level are accompanied by the metal blocks from 1.6, and many designs are complemented with orange lasers. Further adding onto the unique designs, wallywalrus incorporates many individual assets that add onto the factory theme. Throughout the level you can find rotating gears and piston heads that move to the music, giving the level a dynamic feeling. Additionally, these individual assets are accompanied with particles which give them importance and a reason to be in the level. However, the level is not the same throughout. At 63% the player gets crushed by a giant piston head as a transition into the next part. After this startling transition, the player is pushed into a darker section of the factory, further building on the theme and intensity. Overall, wallywalrus’s distinctive usage of these older blocks creates an interesting experience of a level that has never been done before.

On top of the unique decoration, Stereo madness 2077 has some very fun gameplay. Even though the level is not a demon, the gameplay is rather challenging. The gameplay requires a good amount of skill, as there are timings and skill based gamemodes scattered throughout the level. Regardless of the skill needed, wallywalrus was not afraid to show their skill of gameplay creation in this level. The inclusion of these timings and skill based gamemodes makes for some incredibly fun gameplay, which can be enjoyed by a lot of people.

After playing Stereo madness 2077, I can say that this is a level that wallywalrus can be proud of. The usage of older blocks and the inclusion of fun gameplay creates an amazing experience that will be remembered for a long time. This level has put wallywalrus on the map for me, and I will definitely be looking to see what they will make in the future.