HoboKa's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Dog House 2 | 2021]

Grats on the FP. What a way to end 2021. Too bad I wasn't there to observe it. This song is definitely going into my mix list. Love that jazzy jig chill-step vibe.

Bertn1991 responds:

Much appreciated! I'm a little surprised that this was front-paged, but I'm happy people enjoy~

[Impromptu No. 157 | 2022]

This is a beautiful window into your soul. Hope you're doing alright Bertn. Also, tad surprised this wasn't front-paged. But then again, neither was your latter ones. The FP-guy kinda left me in the dust too. T_T

Bertn1991 responds:

Aww, too kind. Thank you. I'm doing okay these days. 2022 has been pretty decent so far. I hope things have been not terrible for you as well. And yeah, I have no idea what goes into picking songs for the front page ^.^'

[I Was a Teenage MIDI File | 2022]

Ah yes, I heard this bad boy on your YT. Just came in to slap a 5 on it. Friggin' baller tune.

Bertn1991 responds:

Muh man B)

[Vimori & R3mark - Suicide Doors (Reinelex Music Release)]

Woah, reminds me of Command & Conquer a bit. With some VGMix stuff. The gating on the intro wasn't quite my cup of tea, but it didn't last long. Gritty, corrupt, tainted, yet beautiful all the same, especially the break down at 1:35. Even better when it gets back into the meat of things. Nice work >:3

Vimori responds:

Thank you so much, my friend! Really happy when reading it <3

[Vimori - Bust It]

Hoooo weee that ceiling is maxed, but there is 0 clipping. Pro skillz. This beat is fire and it's Bustin' :3

Vimori responds:

Thanks bro <3
I'll back to you soon!

[Shadows]

Surprised this didn't get a front-page. Cool soundscape! And real crunchy, yet smooth instruments. Nice laid back wub-wub synth. The second half is even more compelling.

Does have a mysterious, slightly dark undertone. But it's also relaxing, in a point-and-click adventure way. Excellent work d00d!

ClitBait responds:

Thx :3

[Space Cradle]

Really good syncopation and nice choice of instruments. Has a sort of celestial, uncanny vibe. That reoooww synth is pushed wayy too forward, I understand the intent but it's just too loud, sorry.

2:21 is a nice mixup though.

3:30 got into real weird territory again.

Oh this was 2019...I think you've improved since then. My bad.

ClitBait responds:

im still learning and this feedback help me to be better.

[Lovebug Survivor | 2021]

(edit) Grats on the FP. Very lovely tune and it has an excellent evolution, which follows the plot you have for it just so! An apt name too ;)

Bertn1991 responds:

𝒮𝒰𝒫𝐸𝑅 𝒯𝐻𝒜𝒩𝒦𝒮. I'm very grateful that people seem to like this one.

[They Call Him 99]

Nice pumping bass-line and TMNT sound.

On second listen... Oh gosh it reminds me of some LJN games haha. Especially the X-Men ones =p

Sykozealot responds:

Yea the spooky woooo sound I modeled after the level 1 song on the nes wolverine game ^^

[Azul's Teachings | 2021]

Yeah boi, front-page!! Heh, this reminds me of Terranigma a lot. With a touch of an Italian Soul. Spaghetti drama?

Bertn1991 responds:

I never imagined that this one would be front-paged, but I'm grateful. I'd first like to thank the academy.

Spaghetti drama, eh? I like the sound of that! And Terranigma is definitely a special kind of game. It's gained quite a cult following over the years, especially in Japan. I hear the reason there hasn't been any sequels or re-releases of it is because its creator disappeared and the rights to the IP are complicated. I guess with that new Act Raiser game releasing out of nowhere this year, anything's possible.