This is just so... tiring.
Joke levels have been a common trope in the community for nearly as long as Geometry Dash has existed, and throughout all that time, so few manage to make one that actually justifies its existence. The worst type of joke levels are ones that seem like they'd be serious projects if they weren't carelessly plastered with memes. Alcatraz and BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB are also examples of this, and I can't stand this. The energy this gives off is not of a creator wanting to make a fun, lighthearted project. Rather, these types of levels exude insecurity more than anything else. If you don't feel your level is "good enough," it's an easy scapegoat to pretend that, actually, it's all just ironic. This can never result a successful joke level, because all of it neglects their central purpose. Y'know... being funny. If you're trying to make a serious level, hiding it behind a veil of ironic detachment accomplishes nothing except making players apathetic towards your level, and this level is a shining example of this blunder.
If you're going to make a joke level, take some notes from MindCap. Specifically, bb circles and space level. both of these levels have simple premises, but they stick the landing because they have a genuine joke to tell with a genuine punchline. It's really not that difficult. And if your intention is to make a serious level... make a serious level. By having so little conviction behind your level, you simply can't expect players to take it seriously. This could've been a perfectly serviceable Digital Descent remake if the creators just put the effort in to present it as such. Throwing all of that away for some meaningless joke will be the death of your level.
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sorry about this gang