Review Information
Game Reviewed Toadette Strikes (Toad Strikes Back 2), by Thunder Dragon
Review Author DJ Coco
Created Feb 2 2015, 7:33 PM

General Commentary and Game Overview
Oh boy, another TD game! Is this one just as good and glorious as Psycho Waluigi? Or the complete opposite? I got the 100% on the game today, so I think I can write a pretty decent review. But the fact I actually played the game until I got everything might already hint at what I think of this game.
 
Pros + Mostly good level design
+ Nicely combined visuals
+ Excellent choice of music
+ Fungitorium to add replay value
+ Well-written dialogue
+ Very interesting characters
+ Awesome plot
 
Cons - Poor Camera
- Occassionally weak level design
- Some glitches (I saw a Snifit glitch himself through the floor)
- Game Overs can take quite their time
 
Impressions
Gameplay
9 / 10
The gameplay is fine for the most part. The physics definitely feel a little off at first though if you're used to other Mario games. But it isn't too bad in any way, as you'll get used to them very soon. The level design is mostly pleasing, though there a few times in the game that feel like the creator didn't know what to put there anymore. Which is odd, because there's also instances where you think to yourself how clever the level design was in that place. There's also a few instances of trial and error, although it's not too bad. The gameplay itself is pretty innovative for a Mario game and it works well. Mixing new ideas with the old Mario formula is very refreshing to see. All of the many elements make sense, feel fresh and add to the overall charm of the game, making this definitely stand out from the crowd.
 
Graphics
8 / 10
The graphics are mostly rips as far as I can tell, but they work well together. They're definitely far from the best out there, though, and overall feel like a step downwards from Psycho Waluigi's imaginative worlds. However, a lot of custom sprites were also developed for this game, and they look great. Not quite up there with the likes of the Midas Machine, but still pleasant to the eyes.
 
Sound
10 / 10
There's plenty of sound effects from various games and the music is greatly chosen too. Most of the tracks are very well-done remixes which fit the game perfectly.
 
Replay
9 / 10
Thanks to the Fungitorium and the Switch Palaces, there is quite some replay value. And if you don't think the Fungitorium is worth your effort, then go hide in a corner, because the Fungitorium is the best bonus content I have ever seen in a game. And there is even more AFTER you completed it...
 
Final Words
10 / 10
It isn't quite able to hold a candle to Psycho Waluigi, but this game is without a doubt a masterpiece in its own regard. Play it, and finish it. You will not regret it.

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