Low Tide by OniLink (Layout)

couldn't find a good showcase without clicks so here u go

ID: 110017353
Song: Dion Timmer - Kibo (   • Dion Timmer - Kibo [Monstercat Release]  )
Replacement: https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/45...
Difficulty: 'Mid-tier extreme demon' (OniLink), easier than Dolos (imo)

*FAQ (READ BEFORE COMMENTING PLEASE):*

"This is just a Tidal Wave ripoff?" - no, this was made by the same creator as Tidal Wave, and is in the same family. which is why the gameplay and music is similar to tidal wave.

"So it's the Tidal Wave sequel?" - no, that's tsunami, which is supposed to be closer in difficulty to Tidal Wave. this is an 'interlude' (OniLink's words) between the two

"Who's verifying it?" not zoink

:Description:

i've always heard that tidal wave is pretty actually fun when you get good at it in spite of the difficulty. that seemed believable before but now I'm convinced that's the truth because this level is literally Tidal Wave but Easier and it's really fun. im biased because i like long wave gameplay (how original) but still

very easy to learn. still definitely an extreme, but i didn't really have much trouble botting it - like, most of the bot was done in real time, aside from some of the wave portions.

and speaking of - much like tidal wave, the balancing is wack lmao. half of the level barely feels like an extreme, but the parts that are supposed to be difficult are such hilarious jumps in difficulty that it really does make you feel like you're playing a poorly nerfed top 1. in spite of that i wouldnt rlly say the level feels chokepoint-y, like it's pretty likely that you die to any part in the level just as much as the harder parts. the harder parts are still just as fun as the other parts tho so idc LOL

the sync and music representation is pretty good, not a lot of awkward gameplay, the structuring is nice. idk what else to say

rating: 77/100 it's alright