HoboKa's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[day 2 - johnfn]

Dat drum reverb. Holy shit. Nice arp.

johnfn responds:

LOL this is a blast from the past. What was I even thinking writing this piece..?

[the wondering mind of a wizard]

Wow that Oboe is great!! The low string bass work is kick ass too. That piano arp is a JRPG staple and done very convincingly. Nice bell and pizzicato elements - those same elements worked greatly in Shelter of the Trees too. You got a good handle on the percussion. Sounds professional to me. :3

[in the shelter of the trees]

Wow that VSCO2 and Flex are sure robust. I gotta try those out defo!! Love the percussion, flute and plucky things. Though, I think there could be a bit more release on the flute, at least when it finishes its lines to segue into other parts. Minor gripe though.

[in the embrace of the snow]

Reminds me of Lunar Silver Star (for PS1) quite a bit. Sound production is solid, as your other works. Love the piano chords too. The accompanying strings really seal the deal. Oh and good use of the shakes and bells. All the good stuff. It's also very emotional.

[glittering gold sand ~ EXTEND ver.]

Very magical. This could work in an ice cave too. Love the plucked and the vibrato strings. Hmm..reminds me of FFXII.

Troisnyx responds:

Ding ding ding, we have a winner! 💖
FFXII was a big influence of mine for this, as was FFX with its Sanubia / Bikanel theme, and of course film score in general.

[the atelier]

Woah getting mad FF9 Terra (the planet) vibes here. Just beautiful. Could work for an Elf Grove or a Magic Shrine. Very emotional. Oh wait, I'm also getting some Lost Painting from SoTN here. Took me a few extra listens to pick that up! Nice.

["The Honor and the Glory" (circa 2010)]

Reminds me a bit of Dune 2000 or the newer one. Atriedes faction.

[longing (or, wedding song to a broken soul)]

Man, this is why I so much prefer indie music. Just beautiful. Also, for such simple string samples, you got them to sound very full and robust*. Nice E/W work; love the dynamics. Not gonna lie, this made me a bit emotional. Good work! uwu

[Chalice of Malice (Pixel Day 2021)]

So many campy elements and excellent execution of the chipwork. This is so fun to listen to!

[Fallen Angel (Original Mix)]

Aha, actual Synthwave hahaha. Nice, I got a similar setup, though I don't think I have Serum. Cool 'verby percussion, that and the dark gated synth, vocals, makes it sound grandoise and dystopian. Nice work at 2:45 too, brings it all together in an epic way. Nice Vagrant Story vibe at the final bit haha.

NandinAnubis responds:

Oaoa, thanks