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It's amazing how even after all this time this would probably still get an epic rating. It's way too learny for me to wrap my head around but I don't doubt that it's an enjoyable level once consistent.

Also, this isn't an extreme in the slightest. it's probably on the higher end of insane demons but not an extreme.

You can tell the instant that you open this level that this was a passion project made by someone who wanted to make the best level they could. ASHES is xHeiDax's magnum opus in this game, and the reason it's as good as it is is because it doesn't confine itself to the game's creating norm, It just does it's own thing

YOU CAN'T SAY THAT

Unfortunate that this never got rated, would've been cool to see more of this.

The deco didn't age the best, given that it's just basic mid-2.1 glow, but the main highlight was on the gameplay. I've heard that this is pretty enjoyable to play, so i'll leave it with a high gp score.

It's funny how this level being Trusta's latest megacollab perfectly foreshadowed his venture into hardstyle music production

"EASY" - Loogiah 2023

I love core levels.

Not entirely sure of this but I think the song has a sample of Rick Sanchez laughing.

Formerly the longest extreme demon in the game, and by far one of the most memorable for me. The atmosphere in this is truly one of a kind, an endless gauntlet of unrelenting gameplay, hand crafted by over 50 top players. More than anything, this level is a test of endurance, forcing you to keep your cool for over 8 minutes, lest you have to go back and do it again. I couldn't possibly imagine a version of Sinister Silence that doesn't use every second of the song.

While i'm a big fan of the claustrophobic and abrasive atmosphere the deco has, I'm not a big fan of how the gameplay follows suit. Most if not all of the clicks seem uncomfortable whenever it's not forcing you to spam.

Genuinely some of the most laughable balancing I've ever seen. If it was rated when it came out, Vertigo would've had a fun run on the demonlist. Unfortunately, it seems like it was only made to be hard and short.

This got a criminally low placement in the contest. It was still high enough to get a mythic rating, but not even top 5? Criminal.

This level is the GD implementation of the term "Larger than Life". It excels at making you feel small, but not too much where you can't revel in the wonders of the level.

Incredible atmosphere, I love the way this level feels - ominous, intrusive, and foreboding. It's not common to see this kind of atmosphere in a five star, but it works well to create an easier experience that sticks with the player even after completion