The "Sonic: Edge Of Darkness" Thread

See, combining what both the guys above said, I'd quite like that if it were only in certain parts of the level and probably differentiated from the foreground more. And make the rest of the background really cool so that the player is rewarded for getting to the higher sections or wherever

 

Echoing every complaint, plus that sheared floor is ugly as sin. I do apologise, but I don't see anything about that picture that appeals to me personally.

 

I really don't like the forest graphics you're using. There's no real depth to them, and there's no general direction that the light is coming from. I mean, both of your other two pictures show the light source coming from above. Now look at the forest and tell me exactly where the sun is supposed to be located in order to cast those particular shadows.

 

Yeah, it's like the level is meant to be dark, but it has too much contrast to be believable; in other words, the brightest bits don't seem physically possible. The way it looks now, there'd have to be a firefly infestation or something. :P

Moreover, the actual surface and your patchworked wall graphics are too similar. As well as looking a bit too much like a blatant copy/paste/tile, it doesn't provide a clear indication of where the real platforms are. Don't get me wrong: I think I see what you're going for, and it's not inherently a bad idea, but I think it needs a to be implemented in a different way.

As for the others, though: The FBZ-esque level has definitely improved, and a more detailed background would definitely help, too – IMHO, blue clouds are a good idea as they would add some visual interest between the pipes and all that, but I'd have to see a picture to know whether I'm guessing correctly! And the lava level is looking good (crystals shiny shiny), although I've never been a big fan of that particular style of lava.

Again, I'm not an artist, so please don't outright scrap anything based on something I say without corroboration

 

I'm lovin' the first and third pics there, they're bloody brilliant, but the second one isn't too good to be honest. As Kharen said, it's got no depth, and they look terribly cut-off. I love the rest of the graphics there, but the ground sticks out like a sore thumb.

 

I meant to post before saying I'm liking this:

Have you updated your sprite set? That second one looks better than other running ones from before, anyhow.

 

Badass.

But what are you doing? If you tell us about their upgraded AI, we might be able to avoid it! You're supposed to keep it a secret and watch everyone get their asses handed to them.

 

The game is looking BEAUTIFUL, keep at it man. Also I love the transition between Ocean's Edge and Emerald Island, reminds me of Chaotix's transition in every act, any insperation from that?

 

It's alright man.

Ahh, that project...that one looked good, but hey that's the way of the fangame. *shrugs*
Glad to hear about a demo coming out, I'm looking forward to it.

 

I know I'm going to enjoy this game but I may have to murder you if you leave the default graphics from the Game Maker engine. If I want to collect onion rings I'll play Sonic XL.