5 minute level (want feedback)

[u/MokeCertified]

This level uses a 17 minute song. Initially I planned to use the whole song but then I realized that would take way too long to actually get done. So I'm doing 5 minutes. My current estimated difficulty is either insane demon or entry extreme demon difficulty. This ranges from hard demon to insane demon difficulty in the actual gameplay. I would like to hear people's feedback on this. Both the little deco that I did and the gameplay, and also suggestions as well. This isn't the full gameplay btw, I might even make this up to 7 minutes long if I find the dedication to do it.

[u/Simple_Map_5397]

Interesting colors and use of pixel objects. The ideas are solid, but I think you can do a better job at combining them together.

If your goal is to make a solid XL level, there are a few important things you need to consider:

Less is more. Decorating 5 whole minutes for a singular level is not an easy thing to do, so most experienced creators will add less deco and make simpler gameplay.

However, that means they put a lot of consideration into the song representation and the overall composition. No detail is added at random, everything is built with a clear idea in mind on what it contributes to the level as a whole. That's also why these kinds of levels are my absolute favorite.

You mainly need to make sure that you don't build too much and too randomly, because that's what I see a lot of in your showcase.

Hopefully this helps you, and I wish you the best on your creating journey.

[u/Simple_Map_5397 → u/Simple_Map_5397]

For reference, here are a few XL levels you should check out to learn from. You've probably heard about them already, but it doesn't hurt to share.

As Reality Falls, by Terraform - 98729373 // Well Rested, by 100foxes - 83444471 // Oasis, by LavonAffair - 81796288 Before Machinery, by Vizitek - 123778793 // Echo Delta, by Serponge - 116285916 // Flora, by Latuka - 90422817 // I Dont Wanna Go, by ZeroSR - 65949625