Clipboard Chaos by Snooz. Here goes.
Layout:
Symmetrical. And balanced. I like the bottom of the level the most. The layout is pretty good, but its been done before and its nothing really shocking. Still solid and decent, but something original or underused would’ve been welcomed. There could’ve been a ramp or a floatup at pos 115,59, since there is one on the opposite side. I feel like Im the only one who notices these small things. Also, I don’t like how the +1 carrots are hidden behind layer 3. I didn’t really know they were there until I decided to check in JCS. Imo, the place around the full energy is a bit narrow.. Other than that, its alright.
Gameplay/Flow: Its pretty well done aside from a few bumps and the like (and the lack of a floatup at pos 115,59 when there is one at pos 18,59 >\) Flow is generally good here.
Eyecandy: It’s alright, the bg is good except for that red water/lava under the trees looks too flipped and strange. The lava at the bottom is good, reminds me of Zerox a bit, but I think I would’ve liked it better if it was scrolling. Im not too fond of how the lava falls in l4/5/whatever where placed, in some parts the brown tiles around them look like they got cut off as well (namely below 37,33). Otherwise, its pretty good, except more originality would’ve been welcome again.
Placement of stuff: Bases are pretty good, except sometimes I feel like they’re just stuffed into a corner. The surroundings around the Full Energy are a bit crowded imo, and the +1 carrots shouldn’t have been behind layer 3. Powerups are placed fine, and I like the creativity in the ammo. Springs are also placed alright.
Music is alright.
Overall (not an average): This is a solidly decent level, and I would probably host it a few times. Everything is nicely done, except this level needs a bit more originality. And you might want to reupload with that floatup thing I mentioned before fixed.
Final ratings =D:
Layout: 8.2
Gameplay/Flow: 8.1
Eyecandy: 8.2
Placement of Stuff: 8.3
Overall (not an average): 8.4
Final Rating: 8.24, rounded down to an 8.2. This is a pretty awesome level, but could use some improvement. I think you could probably count on seeing this level a couple of times during JDC. Definite download reccomendation, and great work.