Candy Future
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| Author | da_man894 |
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| Tags | author:da_man894 featured playable race rated |
| Created | 2008-09-16 |
| Last Modified | 2008-09-16 |
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4 by 34 people.
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| Description | ded to DDRave for the fastest agd on Nightmares of the sun [nmaps.net] |
This map was featured on 2010-06-21
In relation to races, ‘generic’ has become a word that means ‘uninventive, boring, waiti’veseenthisraceabazilliontimes’. However, I think that’s the wrong approach. Why can’t generic be great? Surely, if anything is done well enough, it can become great, generic or not.
I believe Candy Future by da_man894 [nmaps.net] proves that point precisely. The flow, although generic, is some of the smoothest ever made. The route intertwines with itself countless times, and never feels crowded. The aesthetics are brilliant and immersive, and the enemies combine flawlessly with the map to create an enchanting atmosphere.
Generic, some would say. Brilliant is what I say.
— _destiny^-
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2010-06-22
Mmm
The flow is butter. I would call this more of a classic flow than generic. Sure the style is quite old, but within it there is plenty of variation of manoevures to keep things interesting.
That said I think this race looses its flair in the last third, after the vertical launchpad. Still a lot of fun though.
That said I think this race looses its flair in the last third, after the vertical launchpad. Still a lot of fun though.
2010-06-22
meh
it's a bit generic. I didn't think this was challenging enough. Of course, it still has appeal to me, especially the tiles.
2010-06-21
one of the best races I've ever seen
5
2010-06-21
Oh, and:
"Surely, if anything is done well enough, it can become great, generic or not."
Absolutely not.
Generic by its very nature is something that is over-familiar and lacking in unique or progressive appeal. If something is overly generic then it's very much lacking.
Out of context of NUMA, a generic map could seem very appealing. Put it in context and it's just another of those maps you've played 100x before.
Absolutely not.
Generic by its very nature is something that is over-familiar and lacking in unique or progressive appeal. If something is overly generic then it's very much lacking.
Out of context of NUMA, a generic map could seem very appealing. Put it in context and it's just another of those maps you've played 100x before.
2010-06-21
fun
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2010-06-21
Re-AGD
whoo, I had the first comment.
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2010-06-21
Hmm.
The chaingun felt a little random at times, and the part where I slipped up could have been a little smoother.
Aside from that, I really like this. Doesn't feel generic in the slightest. It's a lopy style race, sure, but the overall effect is fresh.
One of the most intuitive races I've played in a while.
Aside from that, I really like this. Doesn't feel generic in the slightest. It's a lopy style race, sure, but the overall effect is fresh.
One of the most intuitive races I've played in a while.
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2010-06-21
First Try AGD
Really intuitive and easy-to-find flow. I liked how the zap drones were used for close calls multiple times. I wasn't a fan of the hidden thwumps since you sped by them so fast that they didn't affect the gameplay much. Overall, I think it's an awesome race. 4
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2010-06-21
Brilliant, I say too.
2010-06-21
awesome map
5aved!
2010-06-21
ska is pretty baked now
2010-06-21
good flow
2010-06-21
Faster AGD
Different flow path at the end.
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2010-06-21
AGD
lol Tunco our demos were submitted within 8 seconds of each other :P
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2010-06-21
this is brilliant.
great choice, destiny.
2009-04-22
I elected this for race of the year 08
In the dronie nominations. Thought i'd tell ya :P
2008-09-17
Whoa
that's pretty slick. I loved it, it felt much different than most races, in a way which i cannot explain. But it was fantastic, even if a little easy.
5aved
5aved
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2008-09-17
subcheated.
fun and energetic.
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2008-09-17
As far as feedback
Some parts felt a little awkward as for me, mainly the thwumps and jumping onto the diagonal launchpad, but that can't be helped as much. I like the enemy placement, aside from the thwumps. The flow was pretty nice too, especially the bottom left. The end could have been a bit better though. But as far as races go, this is really fun. 4aved
Demo coming soon.
Demo coming soon.
2008-09-17
Before playing
That's a pretty sick tileset.
2008-09-16
AGD
That has to be one of the best races i have ever beaten. 5
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2008-09-16
You are da man
4/5
2008-09-16
WHOO!!
pretty awesome 4. So messed up at the end. This is the best race AGD I have done and messed up.
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