HoboKa's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Pride in Perdition | 2022]

Ooooo how did I miss this? Love the orchestral & contemporary vibes here. Especially love the percussion FX. Kinda reminds me of Axiom Verge actually. EPIC!!

Bertn1991 responds:

Ooh, haven't played that one since the early Switch days. And holy heck, the Switch is almost 7 years old now. Got-dang. Anyways, glad you found this track. Thanks as always :-)

[Director of Sunshine | 2021]

I wish you looped the mid part where the drums came in, but otherwise a very very solid track that is both emotional and inspiring.

Bertn1991 responds:

Ah, I see where you're coming from. Probably should have been stretched out a bit. All the same, thanks so much!

[The Dreadful Source | 2021]

Very beautiful work!

[Ghosts 'n' Graves 'n' Stuff]

Banger!

[Mechanoid Hive]

Love that saw-synth at the one minute mark. Great soundscape and beat too. The pads are so lush and expressive. That synthwork is killer all around. Nice work!

ClitBait responds:

Thanks so much! and glad to see you again!

[Lala Rook II | 2023]

Has a kinda Secret of Mana, Chrono Cross and Terranigma crossover feel. It's relaxing and a bit Seaside Village feeling. Love that Yahoo~ sample haha. Love the synthy backing keys especially. That bass adds a lot of nostalgic flavor too. The piano and percussion also feel very whimsical and playful. Love it!

[Fark | 2023]

What the Fark :D
Love the honky tonk keyboard synth used here. And naturally, the melody is expertly written. Love the cadence at the end. It's like a 90's cartoons feel-good vibe, with just a touch of moustache-twirling.

[Mary's Basilisk | 2023]

WOAH, Mary's Basilisk sure takes you on a wild ride. First half was a pretty creepy build up then when 3:11 hits...that's where the real evil/fun comes in. I get a sort of The Matrix OST feel here. Maybe some Deux Ex too.

Excellent Dark DnB/Dubstep vibes goin on in the 2nd half. Kinda surprised at no Front Page here. Oh well.

Excellent work Bertn!!

[Lala Rook I | 2023]

Aha, I heard this one in your Crystal Crusade IV. Lovely relaxed jam here!

[Soda Coast]

Nice chill vibes. Just slaps. Love that bass and the backing chip-tune sounding chords especially.