Rating Curve

This level is beyond words

(written on 6/11/24)
It took me a while to get around to beating this level. I first saw it around six months ago on Jo2000's channel and I was blown away by how accurately this level portrays a classic decoration style. This level is a remake and extension of "Sephiroth" by Nick24, which I had never heard of until after playing this level. The first 30 seconds are directly based on that level, and I think that Soup26 did a great job reimagining those parts. Everything else after the first 30 seconds is fully original, while still noticeably taking inspiration from other 1.9 levels. The most notable of these are Cyclic's levels "Sonic Wave" and "Lunar Intoxication".

My favorite part in this level is undeniably the last one, which is from 89% to the end. It's such a masterfully created climax with effects that still impress me every time I watch it. The entire level is amazing, but that last part truly stands above the rest for me. I also want to highlight the ship part at 18% with the "Sephiroth" text in the structures above and below the player. I find this part super funny, yet very true to something you would see back in update 1.9.

I would honestly say this is my favorite "1.9 tribute" level because of how nostalgic it feels while coming up with so many new ideas. It is also a super fun level from start to finish, and one that I absolutely recommend beating. I had a very unexpected fluke from 52% on this level, but I will say there are some very difficult spots in the second half. I personally think this is closer to an Insane Demon, but most people say it's an Extreme Demon, so I went with that. Overall, I am really looking forward to more works from Soup26, as he is a massively underrated creator with incredible potential.

I wish more people were this good at making remakes