ManlyMan97's game Reviews on Newgrounds

[Duck Waddle]

Tip for people stuck on 1-6. You'll laugh at how simple it is, but it kept me busy for a while.

First go down, then go right. Then, go down and loop around. Don't go over any cliffs!

[Box Factory]

Surprisingly difficult, for such a tried and true premise. The fun sound design and cute animations don't hurt either! There are some minor glitches (i.e. boxes not falling after undoing a move, control directions not adjusting following camera rotation) but these aren't prevalent enough to distract from the fun.

[Castle Woodwarf 2]

A sequel that exceeds all expectations!

Woodwarf 2 takes the formula of the original and refines it into an exciting, strategic experience. Each level is a legitimate challenge that requires the player to determine a delicate balance between agriculture, economy and defense. The ability to retool your upgrades is very important in discovering new strategies. Early challenge levels require ample upgrades and careful thought! Your dragon is more important than ever, as every dwarf you gain puts stress on your resources, and the land can only provide so much.

The art is superb as well. Every animation is filled with life and character, from the bouncing of a gatherer's beard to the sparks flying as a warrior drags his hammer across the tunnel's masonry.

Thanks for the amazing sequel. Whether you plan on making another is up to you, but I'm sure there is potential for many more layers of depth to be added to this simple, but effective formula.

[Stranded in Space]

Fun, simple game that doesn't overstay its welcome. The last level really was the best one. I think you could make a full puzzle game based on those magnetic orbit mechanics alone!

As a point of criticism, the moving platform puzzles are a bit buggy. The game might do with some ironing out of the bugs, especially when one lands on a corner. I also think you could have had a lot more fun with extra space debris- It's fun to launch off a crate and set it off into deep space!

[Dr. John Black Smith]

Fun little game, not unlike Jacksmith. You could probably take this further if you wanted!

[Miami Shark]

Still a classic. 2009 really was a golden year for this website.

[Greet 'em and Seat 'em]

Fun little game, perfect length! The funny newspaper clippings that get more outrageous as time goes on serves as icing on the cake. The gameplay is simple, but doesn't overstay its welcome.

There's still room to improve in terms of gameplay. Powerups or attendees with varying movement patterns could have spiced things up and made things more hectic and strategic. It also would have been nice to see graphical changes in your attendees to signify your ascent from city mayor, to president, to space-president.

Thanks for sharing this with us!

[The NewGrounds Quiz]

With a name like "The Newgrounds Quiz" I was expecting the quiz to be about NG culture, history, etc.

Still, keep at it. Glad you're having fun with flash.

[Gnome Rises]

Fun little management game!
It's a satisfying feeling once you get to the point where you can sit back, put on a fancy hat, and watch your little restaurant/beer empire grow.

[Bit Battles]

Nice, short game. Boss was a fun challenge. Graphics and music worked well together. It's quite entertaining to make the different strategies work. (i.e. build a massive defense army before a great bomb-assisted push, pushy spear wall with a tight centre, line of attack mages etc) I'm sure there's a good bit of replay value there.

One bit of feedback: while it's good to not present players with giant walls of text of instructions, this game could have benefited from tooltips to help the player better understand the strengths of each unit type.

Great overall!