'if pg1004 saw this level i'd bet they'd crash out' -dustd3vill (from the comments section of "Milky Ways Redux")

It's pretty crazy to think that we live in a society in which "Milky Ways Redux" by Split72 technically has a higher rating than "Indosiar" by Reunomi. The rating system has never been perfect since its conception, and leaving the decision of what gets rated or featured to one single man has inevitably led to many great levels going under the radar and remaining unrated. However, I think "Milky Ways Redux" getting featured of all things just goes to show how flawed the GD rating system truly is. The GD rating system has always been accused of running on a system of nepotism and name recognition, and "Milky Ways Redux" is one of the most egregious examples of these allegations having veracity to them.

It's an extremely bland and forgettable level. There's exactly one thing I like about it, and that's the way the rainbow blocks exit the screen in the ball part. Aside from that, it's doesn't have any redeeming qualities that allow it to stand out or remain in the memory of the player. You could argue that its blandness is meant to evoke that of a GD World level, after all, it's part of the Zen Dash project (which I understand to be a crude take on GD World). But even GD World levels have much more of a unique identity than this very unremarkable level. While they are extremely short, GD World levels can easily be remembered and distinguished from one another. I still remember the black-and-white contrast that appeared in "Machina", the mirror portal in "Striker", the purple checker-block pattern combined with the graveyard background in "Space Pirates", as well as the Challenge-esque design of "Frontlines". Other than that ball section, I doubt that there's anything I will take away from this. It doesn't really feel like a GD World level as well (which is funny considering its intent to pose as a facsimile of one).

It would be fine if this level just got a rate. In fact, if it came from a less prolific creator there's a much higher chance that it would have just received a rate. I just think that "Milky Ways Redux" being featured only acts as more damning proof and evidence that the rating system requires an overhaul.