Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Review: Temple of Sun and Moon - Voltiare

This is a review for the level Temple of Sun and Moon by the creator Voltiare
Description:
Plunge into the Temple of Sun and Moon and gain the powers of the god.
PROS:
Excellent level design. The temple actually feels like its ancient. And most of the obstacles feel like they belong to the level. Best example: The electricity rocks. The spinning moons and stars section was done really well. The story had a nice flow and I love the alternate endings the player can choose. Really adds to the replayability.
CONS:
Well after the main puzzle (really the only puzzle) of gathering the sun and moon keys(?) there isn't really much after that. In other words, its too short. Now I am not saying it is short but I feel that it could be a little bit longer. And I don't mean the alternate endings I'm talking about the lead up till you choose. And to nit pick the flaming pillars (when you get the sun key) could have been better. Everything else was pretty much original or had a nice twist on something that was already created, but these were pretty basic. But like I said I'm just nit picking. Also didn't really care for the sticker switch. Would have rathered a key or something else.
SPOILERS!!!
Now I admit I only played it once (will play it again for the other ending) and i chose the dark ending. And i wish this was a little bit more chaotic. I would have liked to have seen more destruction and people dying and stuff so that I had a real impact as to what I did.
END OF SPOILERS!!!
ADVICE:
Not much but maybe some points before the story splits. Hmm nah that would just ruin the atmosphere of the level. Maybe lengthen the beginning of the level so it feels more rewarding once you have to choose between light and dark.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
Solid level in which I hearted! Can't wait to play it again for the other ending.
Length: Just under medium length. Would have preferred another 2-3 minutes of playing time.
Difficulty: Normal
Replayability: Some, there are alternate endings which will be interesting to explore both.
Funness: The story is faily good and the spinning moons can kinda be fun. The rest isn't boring but I wasn't giggling like a school girl for the whole thing.
Score: 9/10

Check the video if you get stuck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOeCdRP6wOE

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Yeah, I wanted to do more for the Dark ending, but I was almost out of space on my thermometer.

I'm not exactly sure why it was up so high, but I'm guessing it was all those emitters lol. Anyway, thanks for the review and I am gracious for a 9.