Creeperforce24's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Windswept In The Chilly Nostalgia]

Not really too much of a racing atmosphere, but the ice theme is definitely there! I love how the melody goes, it’s very cutely mixed, a few awkward parts with the piano and other instruments, and it could use more bg sound effects, but pretty much there’s no much to criticize other then it’s not too much like a race :D really sweet work!

NGMC score: 2.5/5
General score: 4.8/5

ZuwerWS responds:

Yeah at one point I just dropped the racing scheme and though "this sounds good enough, I won't try to force myself to fit both themes, it's fast enough I guess it could serve for a race", which yeah I still think so but I'm glad you said what you think

[Chocnoon x Carboluka - LAS AVENTURAS FLIPANTES DE JOAQUIN ALEJANDRO EL DRAGON AZUL (DCLXIX)]

Fortnite

Pretty cool hardcore music, I agree, @Carboluka being a beginner in hardcore did really well with this :D

The mixing overall is straightforward, nothing to wild or crazy, melodies are basic but effective, that is until we hear the acid lead at 2:12, IMO not that great instrument choice, but it works as a sorta beta version, perhaps maybe there is a better lead for it.
I also can definitely hear the arctic and racing feel in this. It’s also a bit empty at 3:00, maybe higher the volume on the light backgrounds pads. The next part is sweet due to the transformation like transition, it’s really good! The drop is back, and thus ends it all!
Pretty well mixed, mastered, some instruments could be swapped out, but overall, this is a great track I’d definitely hear at a dance, i love the unique approach to the transitioning in this song!

Almost forgot to score XD
NGMC score: 4.2/5
General score: 4.4/5

carboluka responds:

As you can probably tell, the lead was made by me 🤣 (it could very well be playing in the wrong role, but it conveys the sheer sense of S P E E D)

I was channeling my inner cheesy-ness to get the most out of the sound design, but I can never hold back on transitions, glad you like those!

[crispy x Solacitude - Boreal Speedway]

The fucking Theodore Roosevelt man in the arena speech as a sample… my goodness you are speaking softly with a big stick there.

Not really ice themed other then the bell IMO, but definitely racing themed, I love the guitar at 1:10, it then starts to get more icy themed at 1:32, but I think it’d be better if you tried holding onto the ice through out. The piano by @Solacitude is very well made, props to him! It then loses the ice at around 2:23 back into pure racing frenzy. Very good instrumentation, mixing and mastering, everything sounds very clear, and the guitar still sounds amazing! Very amazing work! Keep it up!
NGMC score: 4/5
General score: 4.7/5
Sample decision: 5/5

crispybatteryacid responds:

Thanks for the review, CF! Lol you recognized the speech? Nice

Yeah we tried to keep to the arctic theme as best we could, drifted off in a few places bu l think we did pretty well overall. Glad you enjoyed, and thanks for the feedback!

[Mo i Rana [NGMC 2025]]

BENJI, your rival has returned. I come, SEEKING THE VICTORY, OF NGMC!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKnI4U5tAXA

Time for the critique! By far this is my fave song other than my own in the competition, it’s got a good ice theme, and it’s definitely a racing theme. I’m a big fan of the guitar, is you and guitar like me and orchestral? Either wise, mixing and mastering is great! Drums could maybe be less compressed, but only a little, it still very visible. The synth guitar theme at 1:24 definitely reminds me of Mariokart in some way, while the first half sounds like Waterflame. Overall, very well done song! My biggest critique is the master volume… TURN THAT SHIT UPPPPP
NGMC score: 4.8/5
General score: 4.8/5

Benji-G responds:

Thank you so much!

[Arctique Fire]

Beautful, just beautiful! I’ve listened to most of the songs, and lemme tell you there is no story quite like this one, unique approaches, like, I DONT HAVE ANYTHING TO CRITICIZE!

Yeah… this is something else, in terms of the competition, not really fitting as you’ve said XD. BUT HERES YOUR SCORE

NGMC score: 3.5/5
General score: ABSOLUTE CINEMA/5

CasualBreather responds:

Thanks for this awesome review!

[Avalanche]

Another frontpaged work! Nice!

The ice feeling is kinda there, but if I didn’t know this were ice competition I wouldn’t think that. A lot of unique approaches, and some catchy ass bass at 0:56. The filtered offbeat Breakcore sounds a bit well… off, could use work. The chiptune also sounds odd in this, some more mastering and mixing could definitely have been done, since at the second I can barely hear the melody or the bass over the drums. The drums are fire but the mix is definitely muddy, though I think that was intentional. It’s definitely a racing theme, a something I’d probably find in some monster truck ice track.The guitar is by far my fave part of the song, very well done!
Overall, Pretty cool and unique, but some parts such as the mixing and the Breakcore drums could’ve been pulled better.

NGMC: 3.6/5
General: 3.9/5

Arponax responds:

Yeah to me that theme was more in the overall mood of the track when it comes to like upbeat or somewhat goofy/spontaneous or playful melodies...and also theres some wind too XD tho that was just a random idea i had that could add few points to that maybe.

I tried to not alter the chiptune parts too much cause i dont have much experience with it...i did a little bit of EQing and panning on it and it sounded alright so i kept it as it is.

Mixing is something i personally decided to kinda just use as a tool to achieve the sound i want since having completely clean sound feels dull to me (ofc not mentioning that it is a hard thing to do XD so maybe its a lazy thing) so my approach to that is...if im able to clean it, good but if theres a little bit of a "healthy" mud im happy with it too.

Thanks tho, it was a fun collab...cant wait for other rounds.

[ArikXu & arsalchowdhurymusic - Wanderers of the White Wilderness]

A very unique liquid DnB I see!

The vocals fit really well, and the chopping is well made, and it definitely has the feeling of I C E. The vocals are overused a bit, and the song is a bit repetitive, but in terms of music production, those are your only problems. The mixing and mastering is well done and I’m a big fan of the choices of instruments, I’m not even sure why it’s rated so low XD. Also, this sounds more like something I’d hear on the radio, then in an ice racing game… still good though!

NGMC score: 4.2/5
General Score: 4.5/5

syopeen-squad responds:

We think that you're criticism is quite valid. We interpreted the theme being arctic, and just as how the title implies, we are racing in a vast plain of snow, with nothing else. I am not saying this interpretation should justify to make things better, but a fun way to think!

We also thank you for taking considerate time to write the reviews! :)

[Polar Drift (w/ X3ll3n) [NGMC 2025]]

Ok, I see you, “Rival”. Really nice, catchy melodies, good mixing, though theres one problem my friend.

I USED ORCHESTRAL, ORCHESTRA IS MY GREATEST WEAPON! >:)

Jokes aside, really sweet stuff, I love how loud and well mixed it is! It’s also got some really catchy melodies and nice bg melodies. Though to me it has more of a dance feel, rather then a racing feel, Only exception being the slap bass section at 1:47. Other than that, it’s a really well made track!

NGMC Score(I think we are the ones judging ourselves): 4.3/5
General Score: 4.7/5

Snikio responds:

Hello, my friend! I'll keep your advice in mind when making edits.
Thank you for always listening to my music sincerely.
See you on the podium.

[I can't really]

I’m a really big fan of the transitions and sample use in the beginning, it fits so well!

Bass sounds sick in this one! I love the use of the the long dubstep growl. The the crushy “yi” also sounds pretty good, I feel it could be more varied in tones, but it still sounds cool nonetheless less! Mixing is great and the overall melody is still visible through the bassy madness. The synth at 1:46 is probably one of my favorite parts of the song as I’m typing this, but then it starts speeding up, which I found a little odd for my tastes, that could be improved maybe by faster drums or a fast bass. But then it leads into a actually really sick fucking drop, love the long term bass used in this and how crunchy it is! The “LETS GO” robot sample at 2:38 is a bit hidden, I’d recommend maybe adding some velocity to it. Then just like with the synth, the odd speed change, but it gets better and more into the pads. The pads are superb, though the piano sounds a bit too compressed and hard hitting, it’s also off melody with the bassy growls at 3:05. I love the bass still, it hasn’t gotten old, I also have to admit I love how nothing seems to sound the same!
Then it gets more of a “house vibe”, I would’ve kept the bass, but made it quieter and give it some ducking or sidechaining, rather then get rid of it altogether. It gets pumping back with the bass impacts, the layers in both the first and this part are a bit to high pitched, but they fit otherwise. A lovely riser into the next house like drop. Now it’s truly getting good, I love the house and dubstep mix, and the piano here sounds really well, a major improvement from the last one, where hard hitting piano synth is NEEDED. The piano melody to end it all is incredibly fire and I wish itd go on a bit longer.
In terms of transitions, using speed wasn’t exactly ideal here, guessing it was an experiment? Mixing and mastering overall is strong, some parts feel hidden, and the samples used are really good! Toning is a bit of a problem for the extra effects in the dubstep, such as the lasers. Melodies are really good in the electronic instruments, but kinda off on the more traditional instruments, the piano for example, although it really fit in the second entrance of it.

Overall, I give it a solid 4.7/5. amazing work man!

Axsou responds:

Thanks for the feedback!

[Evolve]

Ok, in terms of skill, it’s definitely better than velocity, in terms of creativity and uniqueness, I say it’s about the same, I bet I could mistake this from somewhere else. It’s very dirty and gritty, and me personally, if I were the ones behind the seat of choosing who gets best of the week, your song wouldn’t be on it… BUT NEITHER WOULD MINE REALLY XDXDXD.

Hey man, maybe we got lucky with our music this time lol! But still, great work, I like it!

OVERSCORE responds:

Idk about skill, or creativity either for that matter considering velocity is 7 MINUTES. But I mean, cheers to undeserved trophies!! I’m not freaking complaining!