Rating Curve

An extremely standard remake of "Jumper" which only becomes an object of interest due to its particularly questionable title.

"GoldenClub" is a level that's only really remembered for its addition to a map pack. Out of all of Jeyzor's 1.7 releases, "GoldenClub" is probably one of the weakest. It somehow manages to be uninteresting and boring in spite of the fact the entire level is pretty fast-paced (with the only speeds being utilized being 2x and eventually 3x speed). Not to mention, the copy-and-paste is extremely blatant. It's not as visually unique or eye-catching as something like "Candyland" or "Mystical Island" which Jeyzor also released in 1.7. I can't help but feel extremely ambivalent towards its existence.

"Worst Drop" really holds the achievement of being the only BrainETR level that I would consider to be subpar (perhaps even bordering on terrible). The gameplay isn't nearly as bad as I'd remembered it being (though perhaps it's just because I got used to the blisteringly fast UFO section). Unfortunately, this whole 'joke' — if you can even call it one — died around two millennia ago. This whole 'joke' drop was never funny in the first place. I'm pretty glad this trend died out almost as soon as it started because it was just cringe from the beginning.

repetitive adj. (Definitions from OxfordLanguages)

containing or characterized by repetition, especially when considered unnecessary or tiresome.

It's genuinely mind-boggling how Sweetdude was somehow able to get away with this. "With You Tonight" is a level couldn't be described as anything else but a monotonous, unoriginal, and lifeless slog that does a complete disservice to a rather decent song. It's a level so absolutely shameless in its copy-and-paste that I am lost for words.

Edit: "Alpha Scarlet" is a much better 1.9 level with the same song!

"JAUNT" is legitimately one of the most fun levels in the entire game. I don't know how BrainETR does it, but I don't think gameplay in an easy demon — or most levels out there, to be honest — gets any smoother, satisfying or electrifying as it does in "JAUNT".

It's practically a crime that "Oahu" hasn't at the very least been rated yet as it might just be BrainETR's most atmospheric effort to date. It's a level that perfectly encapsulates the feeling of trying to wind down on an overwhelmingly humid summer night. It's the quintessential, picturesque portrait of the vacation that you could only ever dream of. There's the golden sand. The endless sea. The towering palms. The gorgeous views. And the flickering neon signs of hotels and other late-night establishments. It's very rare that a level is able to feel so immersive, especially with how simple "Oahu" is on a technical level (it shockingly only has 10009 objects). It truly is the embodiment of a 'vacation' level, and the only level I've really seen that doubles as both a level and a covert travel advertisement (maybe I should actually go to Oahu in the future, but it would probably be too expensive for me, haha :P)

Wildly different from the vigorously dynamic and energetic levels that BrainETR has typically released, "Get Your Wish" is an atmospheric, touching and gentle level that truly feels like a tender and warm embrace. Accompanied by its beautiful and relaxing song, it's a therapeutic and calming experience that very much shows the power that can be found within simplicity. It feels almost magical in essence, especially with the way the stars flash and eventually connect together towards the end of the level (especially with a perfect endscreen). It's the same magic you feel when you gaze into the stars following a long, hard day of work, only to be left in awe at the pure, unfiltered, uncorrupted beauty left before you in the skies above.

I'll admit this review is a little wordy and excessive, especially for a level so simple in its execution. But "Get Your Wish" is a truly special and dreamy level which really does prove how versatile of a creator BrainETR is. BrainETR is the rare kind of creator who's both very diverse but very recognizable. In all honesty, BrainETR is probably one of my favorite working creators as of now.

BrainETR is a creator who pretty much never fails when it comes to the gameplay department (except for the obvious outlier "Worst Drop", which also happens to be BrainETR's worst level). BrainETR is also the only creator who actually seamlessly weaves jump indicators with style (in a sense, jump indicators are part of BrainETR's levels' identity, remove them and you remove what makes them so special). Bursting with dynamism and charm, "Lifelike" is a level that very much lives up to its title. It's an incredibly fun easy demon with a lot of personality. There's a lot of charm to be found within the irresistibly electric, energetic and bouncy movements found throughout "Lifelike", and as a whole, it's a level that really complements the song's whole theme of wanting to reach out to the stars and be 'on the loose'. "Lifelike" is a level that very much excels at feeling like it is alive (which makes sense because of its title as well as the larger-than-life song which accompanies it). It's one of the most fun experiences I've had playing an easy demon even if it only took me a few attempts to beat.

I don't think there's another moment in Geometry Dash history where practically everyone was collectively pissed off at a level being rated. Some of the backlash might have been overblown or excessive in retrospect, but that doesn't overwrite the fact that "Buff This" is just a very terrible level overall. It's a level that depicts exactly everything wrong with extreme demon culture circa 2017. How BoyoftheCones somehow managed to get away and convince RobTop to rate this still stupefies and bewilders me to this day.