I love this quest so much despite its faults I still give it a 5 because the enjoyment factor outweighs the issues I have with it. However, as a review it is only fair to consider those faults and critique them.
Graphics:
The graphics were solid everywheere. Though some were better than others. The Machinery Tower and Ancient Waterway were beautiful. However, the Underground Graveyard was meh. Overall though, it all is really good and I appreciate the work you put into the custom tiles.
4.5/5
Difficulty:
There were a couple parts more difficult than they should be, which was a bit of a spike. I also found the statue shooters overkill here and there. I sort of feel like the Ancient Waterway should have been later in the quest for how difficult it is. But, every thing else goes up in difficulty enough. The Machinery Tower's ridiculous is on the verge of bull. But, I forgive it.
3.5/5
Bosses:
The bosses are really just normal Z1 bosses in sideview. But I'm down with that. Death however was kind of bs. Mainly cause you try to hit his weakpoint and hit the invisible damage combos. I get the idea but it gets so far off from his body that it just makes me sad.
3.5/5
Gameplay:
The gameplay is really solid, other than the issues you had with the jump mechanic. It does make things screwy here and there. But you get used to it, and it wasn't too bad. The jump really shows its faults in the Machinery Tower though. Also, I like the save points. They were close enough that I found it not to be a bother.
4/5
Areas:
Areas were all really cool and original mainly. And you chose the appropriate graphics to display them. The Ancient Waterway is my favorite.
5/5
Story:
It's really simple, but so good. It could open up its own universe of quests.
5/5
Enjoyment Factor:
This is just loads of fun. It is my favorite quest on the database and you did an excellent job.
6/5
Overall
Despite its faults with things like the Death boss fight, difficulty spikes and just a few little things, it's just perfect. And like I said, my enjoyment overrides these faults.
4/5 with faults rounded up to 5/5 cause I love it.
Lyrics of Death
Overview
Feature Quest
Creator: runa Genre: Metroidvania Added: 01 Jan 2015 Updated: 02 Jan 2015 ZC Version: 2.50 Downloads: 563 Rating[?]: |
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Lyrics of Death is a fairly short metroidvania-style quest. There is a bunch of jerkiness due to ZC not being perfect with sidescrolling. Also the script I'm using for jumping isn't perfect - it doesn't let you jump if you're standing on the edge of a block. I have designed the quest around this so jumps should be possible
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Description
Lyrics of Death is a fairly short metroidvania-style quest. Link dies at the hand of Ganon, and it's send to the afterlife of heroes: the Dungeon of Fallen - a test to see if one is truly a hero. This quest plays like a metroidvania - save points and no telling where to go next and what is needed and where to get said things.
Story
Link dies at the hand of Ganon, and it's send to the afterlife of heroes: the Dungeon of Fallen - a test to see if one is truly a hero. More story revealed in the quest.
Tips & Cheats
Quest is jerky sometimes due to ZC not being perfect. Be careful
Also this quest is kinda hard in some parts and some parts get very crazy XD
Also this quest is kinda hard in some parts and some parts get very crazy XD
Credits
Armageddon Games - ZC and Zquest
Nintendo - Zelda
Konami - Castlevania
VGSprites - some Castlevania sprites
Z2 and various Castlevania games - idea
PureZC - help and support, scripts
Avataro and EddyTheOliveira - testing the early build
Moosh - helping with the Jump and sideview ladder scripts
Nintendo - Zelda
Konami - Castlevania
VGSprites - some Castlevania sprites
Z2 and various Castlevania games - idea
PureZC - help and support, scripts
Avataro and EddyTheOliveira - testing the early build
Moosh - helping with the Jump and sideview ladder scripts