MrDollSteak
Formerly known as 11bayerf1
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- Age 30
- Hong Kong
- Seen Aug 19, 2023
I've played the first beta and I think it's very cool. That being said I do have a few points to bring up!
Firstly, as FBI said, the grass animation is pretty noticeable. I also think that the uber detailed battle backgrounds look kind of strange when they slide into a Pokemon battle.
Secondly, some of the grammar is a bit spotty in places, I totally get that, just saying I'd look around and do some double checking. The father's speech towards you has a few from memory, as does Benga when he steals your Pokemon. Some of the NPC speech is a bit bland as well.
Thirdly, the mailman being so actively involved in your life seems kind of strange. Also I'm not so sure about leaving the Pokeballs lying around in your room, I think it would be better for your Dad to give you the Pokedex, and for you to just start with the running shoes. I do like that you have to pick up Flabebe's empty Pokeball though!
Fourthly, Pokemon Sprites. I think they need to be more consistent. I really appreciate you using my Sugimori sprites for a few pokemon like Pidgey, but those palettes that I've made don't really fit well with some of the other DS-style palettes you've used for Pokemon like Pikachu. Also Flabebe using a 5th gen style backsprite is kind of jarring. I'd really just pick one style that you want to use and stick to it for all your sprites.
Those were the main things I wanted to bring up, overall I think it's really good, but I'd definitely think about the things I've brought up.
Firstly, as FBI said, the grass animation is pretty noticeable. I also think that the uber detailed battle backgrounds look kind of strange when they slide into a Pokemon battle.
Secondly, some of the grammar is a bit spotty in places, I totally get that, just saying I'd look around and do some double checking. The father's speech towards you has a few from memory, as does Benga when he steals your Pokemon. Some of the NPC speech is a bit bland as well.
Thirdly, the mailman being so actively involved in your life seems kind of strange. Also I'm not so sure about leaving the Pokeballs lying around in your room, I think it would be better for your Dad to give you the Pokedex, and for you to just start with the running shoes. I do like that you have to pick up Flabebe's empty Pokeball though!
Fourthly, Pokemon Sprites. I think they need to be more consistent. I really appreciate you using my Sugimori sprites for a few pokemon like Pidgey, but those palettes that I've made don't really fit well with some of the other DS-style palettes you've used for Pokemon like Pikachu. Also Flabebe using a 5th gen style backsprite is kind of jarring. I'd really just pick one style that you want to use and stick to it for all your sprites.
Those were the main things I wanted to bring up, overall I think it's really good, but I'd definitely think about the things I've brought up.