i’m not usually the biggest fan of split levels due to the EXTREMELY minimalist design in both gameplay and deco. this is definitely the exception as its fun to play and look at despite having that minimalist aspect. the little details elevate it above her other stuff for sure. didnt feel bored across those 5 minutes at all

definitely one of split's strongest. at her best, she can do a lot with very little, and maili hi is a 5 minute level that manages to stay interesting and engaging the whole way through despite the simplicity of the gameplay and her typical deco style. come and rest for a while, the sun's out, the weather's warm, and there's always room for another.

I think "Maili HI" might rightfully claim its title for Split72's best level. It's almost crazy how good this is when you consider how bland and factory-produced the majority of Split72's output seems to be. The atmosphere here is definitely on-point and I love all of the little 'movements' that go along with the song (such as the streetlights metronomically flashing in time). It manages to effectively capture the whole 'tropical island paradise' vibe in spite of being so simplistic. There is only one part that I really hate and that's the little segment between 33% and 43%. It's practically indistinguishable from any generic Split72 level that you draw from a hat, which really sucks because the rest of the level is so unique and strays far from the boring levels Split72 has come to be known for. Aside from this nitpick, I think this is an extremely solid level! It's atmospheric, the song representation is nice, and it didn't even feel like a 5 minute level despite its runtime. Also, this level inspired "Oahu" which I think improves upon every aspect of this level (except for the fact that it's a little too short).