HoboKa's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

["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

[First Snow]

Cool Chip Hybrid tune. Mix is nice and tight. Love it.

LordAndiso responds:

Thank you! :)))))))))))))))))))))))))

[There Is Always Hope]

Nice Tape Echo vibe. Cool percussion. Reminds me of 90's CD games and some DKC. Kinda reminds me of Dune and some Puzzle games too.

Tremulos responds:

Thank you!! That echo is what I spent most of my time on, believe it not lol. Thank you for the kind words and the vivid descriptions.

[Terminus]

Love the evolution here. And Finally! Something that's not hogging the ceiling...I'm saved. I kinda like that the beat is pushed back to let the gated pad atmosphere take over. It sounds complex and simple at the same time somehow. Not an easy feat to pull off. Reminds me of Mass Effect 2.

[Daily Ritual]

Wow, this is some ASMR stuff. Love the avant-garde drum samples. Cool soundscape...mellow and a bit psychedelic*.

Mel responds:

thank you so much! more unique tracks coming soon!

[Filth in Dust]

Like the mixdown at 1:13. I prefer quieter drums for these moody pieces, but eh, here's a 5. Reminds me of Terranigma and Mana games.

[By-Blow (The Stay At Home Drunk)]

Nice and mellow. Loving the retro 3-band E/Q feel to it too. Reminds me of better times haha. Nice lyrics too.

ConnorDeVaux responds:

Thanks, I had to record this in a cramped corner of a garage, my back still hurts haunching over a mic with an acoustic and for singing. Thanks a lot for the kind review :)