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Honestly, it may not be a stretch to call this my favorite medium demon in the game as of the time of me writing this. Considering how old this level actually is, it's INCREDIBLY ahead of it's time in terms of theming and overall visual style. Not only is it a unique theme that sets it apart from your average "hell" or "space" level, but it's also executed with a level of polish rarely seen before or since. The only complaint I can give is that it's just a TINY bit too modernistic for my tastes, but that's really more of a personal thing.
Luckily, the level of attention given to the visuals does not mean that the gameplay was left to the wayside here, as it often is with user levels. Medium demons tend to be kind of unfun in general, but this is a huge exception in my eyes. Nothing feels unfair and every part is not only fun to play, but fun to revisit as well. The 4x ball part is especially great, super satisfying. Easily motleyorc's best work.
I have to say, this was totally unexpected. I can say for sure that I IMMEDIATELY fell in love with the deco style, as I have a huge soft spot for weird psychedelic rainbow design. I was put off by the seemingly random gameplay at first, but once I realized that this was actually an open-world level that essentially lets you take whatever path you want to complete it, I was deeply impressed and excited to play (and watch) it. This could have likely been a 10 in gameplay from me, but I do think that the first ship part is a bit too linear and sticks out because of it. I do appreciate the alternate route with the trigger at the beginning, though. I just wish it had that same open-world energy as the rest of the level. Otherwise, this shit slaps!
I basically have the exact same thoughts about this level as I do with La Campanella, but I like this one SLIGHTLY more, like a 9.5 overall as compared to a 9. The gameplay is just as good as it is in La Campanella, it serves the song quite well by speeding up and slowing down exactly when it needs to. The deco and atmosphere, however, is where I think this level outshines it just a little bit. I'm not really big on the ufo part at the beginning, but the rest of the parts are simply fantastic. I especially love the mini cube right after the aforementioned UFO and the wave part at the end with the really fast spinning clocks, the effects and atmosphere are just so cool to me. Again, another funnygame classic.
An absolutely stellar display of creating designs and atmosphere in a level that PERFECTLY match the song. Would have likely received a 10 in visuals if some parts didn't look just a bit too empty in my eyes. Might be a controversial take, but oh well.
Somehow, someway, the gameplay also works incredibly well with the song, despite only being an 8-9 star (I forgot which one it is LOL). It's fast and intense when it needs to be but leaves room to slow down at the right times. Just your typical funnygame classic.
Currently 15k attempts in to trying to make this my hardest, which might lead you to believe I don't like this level all that much but HOLY PEAK this level rocks dude.
Just about as good as 1.9 restricted deco could possibly get while being primarily based around my favorite color and unbelievably fun and satisfying sync-based gameplay throughout the entire thing. I really couldn't ask for anything more in an extreme.
I have only 2 gripes with the gameplay. For one, as a previous reviewer said, the 15-30 segment feels a little random at times and can be a just a tad frustrating to deal with, especially if you're beating this as your hardest like I am. For the other thing, the transitions in a few parts scattered throughout the whole level are also susceptible to feel kind of random. You gotta pay more attention to them then you think, which can become frustrating as well. Besides that, this is some of the best gameplay I've experienced in any level EVER. So much fun. Everyone who enjoys sync gameplay NEEDS to give this a try.
Side note, I know songs aren't taken into consideration for ratings and reviews here but THIS FIXER COVER IS SO GAS. I never tire of hearing it.
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sorry about this gang