SOME EXTRA INFO...There are currently 2 or three tiny bugs which if the reviewer PMs me before reviewing, I will mention (none that affect gameplay). I just want to make sure that they don't affect the outcome of the review...
My map has almost 1800 downloads :smile.gif:
Thank you!
IMPORTANT: I would like the reviewer to PM me for a brief comment before they review my map...Thanks again!
SOME EXTRA INFO...There are currently 2 or three tiny bugs which if the reviewer PMs me before reviewing, I will mention (none that affect gameplay). I just want to make sure that they don't affect the outcome of the review...
My map has almost 1800 downloads :smile.gif:
Thank you!
IMPORTANT: I would like the reviewer to PM me for a brief comment before they review my map...Thanks again!
Username: Campeanut
Age (optional): 14
Gender (optional): Male
Map maker? (if yes, provide a link to map(s)): yes I am a map maker *Laboratory I sent you a link to review it*
Writing experience:I am pretty good at writing, words just come to me if you know what I mean.
Review experience: I have reviewed a lot of maps before. You will know since I was the one that reviewed your map.
Have you read the entire "Join The Team" section of this thread?: Yes, yes I have.
Additional info: I like playing maps. So why not review them while I play them to make them better ?
Ok, I will give you a chance. Expect a pm shortly!
Creator: islandalohaha
Map Name: 'One Wrong Choice'
Link: http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/733620-one-wrong-choice/
Genre: Puzzle...Deathtrap...Most likely puzzle
Requirements: None
Additional info: Its my first map so be as critical as you want.
First off I must give a heads up to anyone who decides to read this review. I have never played Dead Island or anything related to it. What does this mean in terms of the review? It means that I am reviewing this map just like any other map, and not a recreation of a game. I will not talk about how well it corresponds to the actual game, or how accurate it is in terms of the story and architecture. Also note that the rating would most likely be higher if I had actually played Dead island, as I am sure I would have gotten more out of it. Alright, now on to the review.
DeadIsland Craft has some interesting features, but when it comes down to it, A couple problems really got in the way with my overall enjoyment. But before we get into that, let's start with some good things.
This map made a really good use of pistons. The map was separated into chapters, and the entrance of each of these chapters was blocked of with pistons, that could only be activated once the objectives of the chapter were complete. This allowed for an easy idea of what each chapter goal was: To find the lever that opened the next chapter. It was also smart from a creators view point, as it makes it easy to add new content updates, so props for that.
Aside from the smart pistons use, I found some serious problems with the layout in of the map. Side quests were available in the map to complete, and were marked by a gold block. The main story quest were marked with a diamond block. In theory, this is actually a really good idea, the players that want to just get through the map, can do so easily, while those that would like to go for a extra challenge can do side quests. The problem was that the creator sometimes mixed in the main quests with the side quests. In other words, sometimes it was necessary to complete the side quests to continue with the story. I found this confusing, and it certainly took away from the overall gameplay.
The story itself was rather well done. You need to survive the zombie apocalypse, while helping finding away off the island. There were not any puzzles in this map, just combat and finding your way around. In my eyes, I did not find this as a negative, as the story and general idea of surviving an apocalypse really didn't need it.
This map had good intentions, but the confusion of where to go, as well as the constant side quest and story quest mixing left me feeling a bit unsatisfied. Overall, I liked it. I recommend checking it out, and if you are a fan of zombie apocalypses or Dead Island, giving it a go.
Bug/tips
-Ok, I have a couple comments on the notes. First off, no more Microsoft Word! Not everyone had word installed on their computer. In addition, Word takes a while to load up each note, and most people just want to read the note and continue. My suggestion is that you use notepad. Almost everyone has notepad on their computer, and it loads almost instantly. Secondly, put your notes in some sort of logical order. The notes for each chapter are jumbled all over the place.
-Just a heads up, you can hide zombie spawners underground and they will still spawn on the surface. I understand that for most occasions you will want the player to have the chance to neutralize the spawners, but out on the paths you might want to hide them. Just a thought.
-You can sprint through the reception door. It is not easy, but I did it before I realized I was supposed to look for another entrance.
hey, could I post a survival map or complete the monument one? cause the rest I have posted to said that they were going to make a video of it, but never did ):. if not, could you start another thread for survival and complete the monument maps? thanks
Thanks for the review All the issues you found are going to be fixed accept the side quest thing in chapter 2 That is the only chapter where that will apply
The notepad thing is because im on a mac and stuff but shall be done and other things will also be fixed
No problem! Thanks for replying, and I am glad to see that you are fixing the problems I have mentioned.
hey, could I post a survival map or complete the monument one? cause the rest I have posted to said that they were going to make a video of it, but never did ):. if not, could you start another thread for survival and complete the monument maps? thanks
I am sorry, but there are too many maps for us to review already. It would not be possible to allow survival or ctm. And again, we simply do not have the time to do reviews on a separate thread. Sorry :sad.gif:
Username(creator): haders
Map Name: Stratosphere Survival V4
Forum Link: http://www.minecraft...1#entry10118125
Genre: Survival/Adventure/Epic
Requirements(mods,texture packs,ect.): None
Additional Info(optional): It's awesome and you can loot mojangs offices and blow up bethesdas
Climb the volcano, find the temples, beat 3 dungeons, explore the ice caverns, and wade through the sewers
Again, I am sorry but we do not review any form of survival. Please make sure you read the "what we will review" section prior to posting.
Resistance Hideout left me in a bizare state of dissatisfaction; humble map maker HaXIXoR has provided a fun yet incomplete and sloppy parkour adventure which places you in a confusing world. The parkour puzzles itself were not exactly terrible, though average for any map generically. And worst of all was an assault on the eyes commited by the genius who made Resistance Hideout: I counted only five signs within the entire map where a grammar, punctuation, or spelling mistake was not present. So why the 1.8/10? Was the map poor enough to make me quit? Maybe not, but it's still no excuse for a map, a parkour map nonetheless, to be of this frustrating quality.
You begin in a relatively small and boring room decorated with furniture and a few signs on the wall, telling of some "Resistance". Never in the map do you get any idea of what the hell this resistance is, or why you are joining it. You must actually navigate your way back to the forum post to read a proper into, as the room you proceed into next only states rules (admist many, many punctuation/grammer mistakes). As you follow along the boring hallways all made of the same material, you complete a few basic jumping puzzles. One thing I noticed right off the bat was that the map required serious thinking. Normally this would actually mean something positive, though the lever you need to get to the next part of the map was actually obscured so well that you actually end up cheating to get to the next area (I had to go back a figure out how I was actually supposed to progress.) The rest of the map feels like a relatively simple map with challenges over lava, lava, and (you guessed it!) lava. Then, all of a sudden, everything ends. There is no explanation to what on earth happens in the end, just: "Thanks for Playing. ."
The atmospheric element that'd could've saved this map from being terrible was quite frankly missing. The rooms, save for one, are all made of the same material. Adjacent to a few of these blocks are meaningless signs, which do not at all help because of the way they attempt comedy. Had the map been consistant with comedy or tips or atmospheric architecture, the rating would have been much, much higher.
Parkour maps tend to have... well, at least "fairly good" parkour. Yes, this map did actually manage to succeed in that aspect. Jumps were fun and well put together with the rest of the map, though perhaps rushing the player by making them jump on fiery netherrack during the hellish level would've added a bit more variety.
When everything adds up, Resistance Hideout is a less than fair map. Sloppy work and little variety add up to an overall feeling of relief when the map ends suddenly. The progression of the map is very unstable, and an atmosphere that suits the map should also be on HaXIXoR's to-do list as well. I recommend ignoring this map.
Bugs/Tips:
-Try making the different rooms out of a material other than the repetitive one used everywhere
-Fix up those mistakes; they are annoying as hell!
NOTE: If English is not your primary language, I may be able to help you fix them up to give the player a much better impression. Just send me a PM, HaXIXor.
-Make the lever in the first parkour area more prominent; I bet you I wasn't the only one who cheated!
-What on earth happened at the end of the map? Did I win? Lose? Pass the trials?
Username(creator): Minecraftmasterz
Map Name: Marvellous
Forum Link: http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/349570-puzadv-marvellous-v143-1200-downloads/
Genre: Parkour/Adventure/Puzzle
Requirements(mods,texture packs,ect.): You would get a really cool experience if you used the "Jollicraft" Texturepack, which is included in the download.
Additional Info(optional): This map has about 30 quests, and could take up to 2 hours to complete. It's very easy at the beginning, but gets slightly harder by each zone.
Username(creator): Minecraftmasterz
Map Name: Marvellous
Forum Link: http://www.minecraft...1200-downloads/
Genre: Parkour/Adventure/Puzzle
Requirements(mods,texture packs,ect.): You would get a really cool experience if you used the "Jollicraft" Texturepack, which is included in the download.
Additional Info(optional): This map has about 30 quests, and could take up to 2 hours to complete. It's very easy at the beginning, but gets slightly harder by each zone.
Username: wiiwierdo
Age (optional): 15
Gender (optional): M
Map maker? (if yes, provide a link to map(s)): No
Writing experience: A bit (good grammar, spelling etc)
Review experience: None
Have you read the entire "Join The Team" section of this thread?: Yes
Additional info: I have never done reviews before but would like to.
Alright, I will give you a chance, but don't get your hopes up.
Username(creator): ClawXIII
Map Name: Claw adventures
Forum Link: http://www.minecraft...law-adventures/
Genre: Adventure/Puzzle/others
Requirements(mods,texture packs,ect.): It requires none but i use misa textures with random mobs, dynamic lights and minimap
I love the reviews! :biggrin.gif: Keep them coming!
I was looking for this kind of categorization of which maps are good and bad for a long time! xD
Thanks for the feedback! I really like to get feedback from people who actually come here for the reviews. :smile.gif:
Username: Jemlee
Age (optional): 17
Gender (optional): Male
Map maker? (if yes, provide a link to map(s)): Not yet, but I have one WIP
Writing experience: Not too much, I've wrote a few short stories and such, nothing special. For my defense, though, I must say that I'm quick to learn.
Review experience: I used to be a relatively active reviewer on risingshadow.fi (both in Finnish and English). So I have reviewed mainly stories and poems but would love to try games, and in this case, maps.
Have you read the entire "Join The Team" section of this thread?: Yes, I have.
Additional info: So I'm not too much of a reviewer, but I'm interested in it and think I'd pull it through pretty well. I'm not a native English speaker, so my grammar isn't going to be perfect probably ever, but I'll try my best and hope it's enough. I'm very impressed by your work so far and would love to help with it the best I can.
Well, I must say that you definitely deserve a chance at reviewing for this thread! I will pm you with some tips on reviewing, and a test map to review. Thanks for applying!
Thanks for the feedback! I really like to get feedback from people who actually come here for the reviews. :smile.gif:
Hahaha!
What I really appreciate is to have a scoring system on this forum. When I first came here I was lost with the amount of maps without knowing which ones are good or bad. Now I just spent a couple of hours playing Eronev's Mansion and I'm enjoying it very much. It was your review that made me download it, so thanks! :)
Aside from that, you're really helping map makers which needs sincere and constructive criticism to make their maps even better (or just have some attention to themselves). And this lead us to my greater wish: To have more and more amazing things in Minecraft. Not for myself, but for everyone. Be it mods, maps or texturepacks. :biggrin.gif:
Keep it up! I wish to see this team of reviewers to grow and to get even more organized! xD
Good luck to you all! :smile.gif:
Username(creator): ColdFusionGaming
Map Name: Hero's Quest III - The Forest of Shadows (Part 1)
Forum Link: http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/686911-19-heros-quest-iii-the-forest-of-shadows-part-1/page__st__40
Genre: Adventure
Requirements(mods,texture packs,ect.): Minecraft 1.9 Prerelease 5 or higher, optional texture pack included
Additional Info(optional): An amazing game which has shops, a money system, side quests, puzzles, monsters, background music and more!
Username(creator): ColdFusionGaming
Map Name: Hero's Quest III - The Forest of Shadows (Part 1)
Forum Link: http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/686911-19-heros-quest-iii-the-forest-of-shadows-part-1/page__st__40
Genre: Adventure
Requirements(mods,texture packs,ect.): Minecraft 1.9 Prerelease 5 or higher, optional texture pack included
Additional Info(optional): An amazing game which has shops, a money system, side quests, puzzles, monsters, background music and more!
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Hahaha!
What I really appreciate is to have a scoring system on this forum. When I first came here I was lost with the amount of maps without knowing which ones are good or bad. Now I just spent a couple of hours playing Eronev's Mansion and I'm enjoying it very much. It was your review that made me download it, so thanks! :)
Aside from that, you're really helping map makers which needs sincere and constructive criticism to make their maps even better (or just have some attention to themselves). And this lead us to my greater wish: To have more and more amazing things in Minecraft. Not for myself, but for everyone. Be it mods, maps or texturepacks.
Keep it up! I wish to see this team of reviewers to grow and to get even more organized! xD
Good luck to you all!
Wow, thanks for the kind words! It really motivates me to do more reviews when I get feedback like this. Thank you for sharing your experience with this thread and the mapping community, I enjoyed reading it! Thanks for your support, I hope we can continue to grow into a large, well functioning reviewing thread.
Figure I might as well apply since my last reviewing job fell apart, after the main owner stopped!
Username: Fangride
Age (optional): 16
Gender (optional): Male
Map maker? (if yes, provide a link to map(s)): The Forest of Silence
Writing experience: I'm working on several novels, and I'm a major English student.
Review experience: Reviewed on my own, and with another group as well, very successfully.
Have you read the entire "Join The Team" section of this thread?: Yep :biggrin.gif:
Additional info: None for now
Figure I might as well apply since my last reviewing job fell apart, after the main owner stopped!
Username: Fangride
Age (optional): 16
Gender (optional): Male
Map maker? (if yes, provide a link to map(s)): The Forest of Silence
Writing experience: I'm working on several novels, and I'm a major English student.
Review experience: Reviewed on my own, and with another group as well, very successfully.
Have you read the entire "Join The Team" section of this thread?: Yep :biggrin.gif:
Additional info: None for now
Ok, I will give you a chance. I will pm you with a test review to do. If I am not mistaken, you used to review with StreamofAdventure? He now reviews here!
Ok, I will give you a chance. I will pm you with a test review to do. If I am not mistaken, you used to review with StreamofAdventure? He now reviews here!
Yup, that's me, and really? Hah so that's where he went :tongue.gif:
Map Name: PuzzleCraft
Forum Link: http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/700079-puz-puzzlecraft-v13-cheesy-name-challenging-map-new-puzzles/
Genre: Puzzle
Requirements(mods,texture packs,ect.): Must not have fear of half-steps...(Over 20k used in the map)
Additional Info(optional):
There are currently just under 21 thousand halfsteps in that map, as well as great puzzles...
SOME EXTRA INFO...There are currently 2 or three tiny bugs which if the reviewer PMs me before reviewing, I will mention (none that affect gameplay). I just want to make sure that they don't affect the outcome of the review...
My map has almost 1800 downloads :smile.gif:
Thank you!
IMPORTANT: I would like the reviewer to PM me for a brief comment before they review my map...Thanks again!
Review my map and I'll give you a sub, like, favorite, and +1!
Accepted.
Review my map and I'll give you a sub, like, favorite, and +1!
Ok, I will give you a chance. Expect a pm shortly!
Map Name: 'One Wrong Choice'
Link: http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/733620-one-wrong-choice/
Genre: Puzzle...Deathtrap...Most likely puzzle
Requirements: None
Additional info: Its my first map so be as critical as you want.
DeadIsland Craft has some interesting features, but when it comes down to it, A couple problems really got in the way with my overall enjoyment. But before we get into that, let's start with some good things.
This map made a really good use of pistons. The map was separated into chapters, and the entrance of each of these chapters was blocked of with pistons, that could only be activated once the objectives of the chapter were complete. This allowed for an easy idea of what each chapter goal was: To find the lever that opened the next chapter. It was also smart from a creators view point, as it makes it easy to add new content updates, so props for that.
Aside from the smart pistons use, I found some serious problems with the layout in of the map. Side quests were available in the map to complete, and were marked by a gold block. The main story quest were marked with a diamond block. In theory, this is actually a really good idea, the players that want to just get through the map, can do so easily, while those that would like to go for a extra challenge can do side quests. The problem was that the creator sometimes mixed in the main quests with the side quests. In other words, sometimes it was necessary to complete the side quests to continue with the story. I found this confusing, and it certainly took away from the overall gameplay.
The story itself was rather well done. You need to survive the zombie apocalypse, while helping finding away off the island. There were not any puzzles in this map, just combat and finding your way around. In my eyes, I did not find this as a negative, as the story and general idea of surviving an apocalypse really didn't need it.
This map had good intentions, but the confusion of where to go, as well as the constant side quest and story quest mixing left me feeling a bit unsatisfied. Overall, I liked it. I recommend checking it out, and if you are a fan of zombie apocalypses or Dead Island, giving it a go.
Bug/tips
-Ok, I have a couple comments on the notes. First off, no more Microsoft Word! Not everyone had word installed on their computer. In addition, Word takes a while to load up each note, and most people just want to read the note and continue. My suggestion is that you use notepad. Almost everyone has notepad on their computer, and it loads almost instantly. Secondly, put your notes in some sort of logical order. The notes for each chapter are jumbled all over the place.
-Just a heads up, you can hide zombie spawners underground and they will still spawn on the surface. I understand that for most occasions you will want the player to have the chance to neutralize the spawners, but out on the paths you might want to hide them. Just a thought.
-You can sprint through the reception door. It is not easy, but I did it before I realized I was supposed to look for another entrance.
No problem! Thanks for replying, and I am glad to see that you are fixing the problems I have mentioned.
I am sorry, but there are too many maps for us to review already. It would not be possible to allow survival or ctm. And again, we simply do not have the time to do reviews on a separate thread. Sorry :sad.gif:
Again, I am sorry but we do not review any form of survival. Please make sure you read the "what we will review" section prior to posting.
You begin in a relatively small and boring room decorated with furniture and a few signs on the wall, telling of some "Resistance". Never in the map do you get any idea of what the hell this resistance is, or why you are joining it. You must actually navigate your way back to the forum post to read a proper into, as the room you proceed into next only states rules (admist many, many punctuation/grammer mistakes). As you follow along the boring hallways all made of the same material, you complete a few basic jumping puzzles. One thing I noticed right off the bat was that the map required serious thinking. Normally this would actually mean something positive, though the lever you need to get to the next part of the map was actually obscured so well that you actually end up cheating to get to the next area (I had to go back a figure out how I was actually supposed to progress.) The rest of the map feels like a relatively simple map with challenges over lava, lava, and (you guessed it!) lava. Then, all of a sudden, everything ends. There is no explanation to what on earth happens in the end, just: "Thanks for Playing. ."
The atmospheric element that'd could've saved this map from being terrible was quite frankly missing. The rooms, save for one, are all made of the same material. Adjacent to a few of these blocks are meaningless signs, which do not at all help because of the way they attempt comedy. Had the map been consistant with comedy or tips or atmospheric architecture, the rating would have been much, much higher.
Parkour maps tend to have... well, at least "fairly good" parkour. Yes, this map did actually manage to succeed in that aspect. Jumps were fun and well put together with the rest of the map, though perhaps rushing the player by making them jump on fiery netherrack during the hellish level would've added a bit more variety.
When everything adds up, Resistance Hideout is a less than fair map. Sloppy work and little variety add up to an overall feeling of relief when the map ends suddenly. The progression of the map is very unstable, and an atmosphere that suits the map should also be on HaXIXoR's to-do list as well. I recommend ignoring this map.
Bugs/Tips:
-Try making the different rooms out of a material other than the repetitive one used everywhere
-Fix up those mistakes; they are annoying as hell!
NOTE: If English is not your primary language, I may be able to help you fix them up to give the player a much better impression. Just send me a PM, HaXIXor.
-Make the lever in the first parkour area more prominent; I bet you I wasn't the only one who cheated!
-What on earth happened at the end of the map? Did I win? Lose? Pass the trials?
Map Name: Marvellous
Forum Link: http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/349570-puzadv-marvellous-v143-1200-downloads/
Genre: Parkour/Adventure/Puzzle
Requirements(mods,texture packs,ect.): You would get a really cool experience if you used the "Jollicraft" Texturepack, which is included in the download.
Additional Info(optional): This map has about 30 quests, and could take up to 2 hours to complete. It's very easy at the beginning, but gets slightly harder by each zone.
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Alright, I will give you a chance, but don't get your hopes up.
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I was looking for this kind of categorization of which maps are good and bad for a long time! xD
Thanks for the feedback! I really like to get feedback from people who actually come here for the reviews. :smile.gif:
Well, I must say that you definitely deserve a chance at reviewing for this thread! I will pm you with some tips on reviewing, and a test map to review. Thanks for applying!
Hahaha!
What I really appreciate is to have a scoring system on this forum. When I first came here I was lost with the amount of maps without knowing which ones are good or bad. Now I just spent a couple of hours playing Eronev's Mansion and I'm enjoying it very much. It was your review that made me download it, so thanks! :)
Aside from that, you're really helping map makers which needs sincere and constructive criticism to make their maps even better (or just have some attention to themselves). And this lead us to my greater wish: To have more and more amazing things in Minecraft. Not for myself, but for everyone. Be it mods, maps or texturepacks. :biggrin.gif:
Keep it up! I wish to see this team of reviewers to grow and to get even more organized! xD
Good luck to you all! :smile.gif:
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Genre: Adventure
Requirements(mods,texture packs,ect.): Minecraft 1.9 Prerelease 5 or higher, optional texture pack included
Additional Info(optional): An amazing game which has shops, a money system, side quests, puzzles, monsters, background music and more!
My Minecraft Maps: coldfusionmaps.com
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Wow, thanks for the kind words! It really motivates me to do more reviews when I get feedback like this. Thank you for sharing your experience with this thread and the mapping community, I enjoyed reading it! Thanks for your support, I hope we can continue to grow into a large, well functioning reviewing thread.
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Map maker? (if yes, provide a link to map(s)): The Forest of Silence
Writing experience: I'm working on several novels, and I'm a major English student.
Review experience: Reviewed on my own, and with another group as well, very successfully.
Have you read the entire "Join The Team" section of this thread?: Yep :biggrin.gif:
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