[EGD] A Fun Game? Yes, That�s My Title

Review by windchimera734 on Wednesday, August 20th 2014

A review of A Fun Game, by mat7772.

*Introductory*

Hello and welcome to Shiftry�s first official review. Now I earned my badge a short while back but have not put it to good use, so I am here today to prove my worth to the rest of our community�s hard-working reviewers. Today specifically, I have decided to help out with the EGD 8 games that have yet to be reviewed. I have chosen an Algorithm game by mat7772, and although the creator is not my preference, I cannot turn down a game that needs attention now can I?

*Initial Expectations*

So without much experience in the Algorithm genre, I think it's safe to say that I can give a generalised gamer�s opinion. Knowing mat7772�s style when it comes to game-making, I already know that this will be a �fun� experience. Now without droning on I will quickly mention my opinion on the thumbnail; being an Algorithm game, there is only so much you can do with it, so I will say it straight: meh. The maker mat7772 himself (or herself -- your Highness) is one of Sploder�s finest. With a total of 42 features and counting, he has mastered many types of games, along with their creators, so I will definitely not judge this book by it�s cover.

*Analysis and Evaluation*

The first thing that hits me with a story aspect is the sheer humour of the game�s introduction, and (without spoiling) it�s just daring you to beat it. It absolutely makes me forgive the lack of game description, because after all, I believe that mat7772 was just �going with the flow� with this one. As long as he makes an enjoyable game without getting too serious, then the task is complete.

The game�s level concepts are executed with a sort of balance to them. I didn't feel too threatened, but that does not mean I was not kept on my toes. Personally I find myself lost when making an Algorithm game, so playing a featured one always gives me an experience that I cannot seem to create myself (alright I�m a little jealous) :�(. Further on, the game�s difficulty steadily increases, with bigger enemies and more hazards, the game definitely has enough going on. Did I mention that the game was �fun�?! Even though I am not the maker of the game, I felt really dumbstruck that the comments were instantly criticising, by basically saying that the game is not worthy of it�s �claiming to be fun� title. They could not be more wrong, and although opinions are free of expression, we are talking about a game that was made with a controversial creator. Making a fun algorithm takes skill and an official understanding of what a �fun� game actually feels like.

The messages continue throughout the game, and although you don�t know your exact purpose, you just get an urge to continue and find out. A Fun Game truly speaks volumes to me as an Algorithm project, and I hope that people who may have felt a little low about the game at first will decide to play it again in more depth; because it�s actually not that bad. Being someone who usually has a lot to say, but is not a pro at these games, I believe I have said my piece. With that said, I may as well move on to the pros and cons factor.

*Pros and Cons*

- Well balanced in enemy/hazard placements

- Humourous messages

- Very fun

- Limited power-ups

- A low variety of door puzzles (a �meh� con)

*Scores*

*Final Comment*

Although a little short, I hope people understand how out of depth it was for me to play and review this game, (admittedly I'm more of a PPG guy) but I did my best to help with the EGD 8 reviews and for some reason I picked this one. But I did genuinely enjoy my play-through of this game. A 'fun' game can come in many varieties, and although a simple word, it can be a hard task to create a game with a balanced entertainment value, (especially an Algorithm) which take skill and experience.

Thanks for reading. ~ windchimera734/Shiftry

8/10