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[The Blind Swordsman]

Hi Evil-Dog and everyone involved in this game,

I've been studying sound design for a couple of years now and it's refreshing to see something experiment with audio to this full effect. I hope you continue to do so in your games as I think it's a very important part to games.

I did enjoy the concept of really listening for the voice to get your timing right. I just think there are a few things you could have done to make it a bit easier to play. Bear in mind my headphones aren't fabulous but I'm sure you want your audience to have a range of different quality headphones.

Firstly I think it was hard to know when you were moving. Because the players footsteps mixed in heavily with the enemies it was hard to distinguish between them. Perhaps a visual cue like a keyboard glowing when you pressed each button will help with that sort of thing.

I also think the non diegetic music was a big distraction trying to listen to the diegetic noise of the fight. To avoid it sounding empty you could some natural ambience of nightlife wildlife or the wind blowing etc; to still get the tone your going for.

However I think this was a very creative project and a great concept. Wish I could work on something like it some time!

[London Riots: The Game]

Well...

I'm British and I'm not that offended to be honest but you know I guess I didn't get my business or home burned down. I don't think you were trying to glamorise the violence but I can see how others may think you were. Bit of a touchy subject really. We're still bloody arguing about why it happened!

The game was alright. Better then anything I can do but it was nothing special. I suppose it's success is defined by the fact it's topical. It could have been titled anything but because it says London you made it to the front page.

Anyway I like rusty games so good luck on your next project.