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it's... ok?
Sure you can go ahead say that this level is kinda poop and I'd agree because some choices are indeed weird but... I don't know. You combine the somewhat legacy this level had and then the popularity of it thanks to TikTok, I'm sure there does exist people that actually think the level is good itself, but I honestly can't really find myself liking it, or even hating it. Not really in a bad way, but in a way where... I'm conflicted tbh.
Can't hate it really. Still one of the more well aged 2.1 levels out there.
My opinion is almost parallel to White Space, but on a greater scale. I still don't think it's the best thing to exist in the game as I never shared the same view as to how many other people viewed it. Does not discredit the fact that I think it's still one of the coolest things to exist in the game, although this one holds a lot more emotion to it than White Space if I'm being honest.
I don't know how the hell I haven't reviewed this level yet, but I guess better late than never.
I obviously, in all honesty, think that this is not the best thing to exist in the game. I never shared the same view as to how many other people (from within and outside the community) view it, and it's not within my reach to call it one of my favorites. That being said, this level is still one of the coolest things to exist in the game. Amazing visuals, a really interesting and telling story. It is a very impactful level and it is one that holds a lot of emotion. I do think that some of the visuals in the level could use some better optimization so that the gameplay can compliment it well, which is the only thing that prevents me from calling this level "the best thing to exist in the game." Some parts run well, while others can cause your built in laptop fans to go bananas, and that shit ain't slowing down anytime soon.
In short, while there are things that hold this level back from me giving it such a high praise, it is a level that, as I said, is very impactful, and it holds a lot of emotion, even if in your eyes it's doing a lot.
I don't think this is worthy to be the 2nd lowest rated level here tbh. This is just Aleph 0 but pretty good usage of shaders and camera controls. It is unnecessary if I'm being honest though, which is why I gave it a 1 rather than a 0 or anything higher than a 1. There's no real need to give it the 2.2 stuff when it's already great on its own. It's like giving yourself a handicap, but then you realize your more than fine without it.
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sorry about this gang