ShangXian's game Reviews on Newgrounds

[the duck game]

This is a really lovely game with simple nice-looking 2D graphics and catchy music. I enjoyed challenges it gave me especially in last 2-3 levels and the ending was adorable. The only elements I feel to suggest to make it even more interesting is adding new levels, maybe even power-ups to help the duck during the most challenging tasks for example endurance to spikes for 5-7 seconds and/or giving the duck possibility to make higher jumps if catching a specific power-up that is time-constrained (i.e. 10-15 seconds). Even adding secret levels, a plot behind the duck's task that may explain the ending (maybe it's just symbolic of reaching someone's heart by finding the key to make the relationship blossom) and medals might make the game even more enjoyable. As last thing I would suggest to add a button before running the game that tells the player which commands to use (WASD or arrow keys for movements and spacebar for jumping) even if the mechanics of the game are simple to be easily grasped.

Besides these suggestions I liked the game a lot and it has the potential to become something really interesting. I liked chiptunes during levels, they really have a nice upbeat vibe^^
Welcome to NG and keep it up!

[Fetch Quest]

I must say that this is a really cool game that started innocent and lovable to evolve into something more disturbing. I love it but what I liked the most were the challenges at the castle especially starting from "jump of the faith". There it became even more interesting and challenging. I liked a lot the simple 2-D graphic of the platform game but I could also admire details of the background, I loved the shading and texture that gave a nice realistic effect.

Sadly I didn't get the secret ending, and the normal ending was heartbreaking especially after the dog's efforts. I will replay it again because I want to test my skills and unlock the secret ending. I will definitely explore other games of yours because they look intriguing and mix disturbing elements with high artistic creativity. Keep it up!

[Witch's Familiar]

Awwww, I love this game so much. First I like to see this 2-D platform that gives a nice retro vibe with its pixel art, second I like the simple but engaging story and third the music is relaxing and helps to concentrate. I like how well made the pixel art is, the shading, the simple atmosphere that conveys the feeling of being trapped in those tunnels. I liked the puzzles and how stimulating they are. I will definitely replay it again. Too adorable plus I love corvids and seeing them in a positive light brings me joy. Keep it up!

[Sandwich Stacker]

Oh man I remember this game, I used to play it a lot when I was younger and once I tried it I thought "hey, I think to have already played this game" and then after reading other comments my hypothesis was correct. I thank you that you remade this game and made it possible to play it again. I love the graphic, the music so relaxing and tasty ingredients for the sandwich. Now I am hungry and happy.

ElanMakesGames responds:

This review really brightened my day! I'm very glad you liked the game, and thanks so much for checking it out!