OVERSCORE's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Acidity Syndrome]

Thought I’d write a review on one of your finished tracks, just to see what your songs look like at the end of your process.
I like the intense techno vibe! Like some of your others, you build this one up instrument by instrument, keeping listeners entertained until your big finish. I like your composing style, it’s simple but so effective!
I also love that mellow synth that comes in around 0:55. It flows really well, keeping with your acidic theme. And the harder drums that kick in near the end are a great way to end the track.
So structurally and compositionally I’d say this is all I need from a 2 minute concept track like this!
So where you started to lose me was the mix. There’s a LOT more low-frequency presence than high-frequency, for starters. With all of your instruments occupying those same general low frequencies, everything starts to sound really muddled down there.
I would also recommend making a bit more use of panning, because this track just feels paper-thin in my headphones. Making use of that panning can really do wonders in keeping the listener entertained.
Lastly, a complaint on the drums. It’s the hihats— they sound very robotic. Many a producer will tell you that randomizing the volume a bit solves this very well! You can also lower their volume a bit.
This is a very fun track, I enjoyed listening to all of it! I hope this review helps in any way, I only critique you this much because you’ve got a lot of potential to make even more fun songs. Keep at it man!

Pentalogue responds:

Thank you so much for such a great review! I will take all this into account.

[Boss Fight]

Like how this song builds, introducing new elements gradually. Every new melody gives more context for all the others. Then the switchup at 1:28 prepares us for whatever you’re going to add on next.
The piano does get a bit monotonous after a while, and with all that repetition the melody becomes a bit grating. I would recommend changing it up or dropping it entirely in some sections, but it’s up to you.
Can’t wait to hear what you create next, Pentalogue!

Pentalogue responds:

Thank you!

[Space Kitty]

Your effort and consistency this Jamuary is so commendable, keep at it!! You’re over halfway there— I’m rooting for you!

[Mystical Astral]

I dont think this is cinematic just because it has orchestral elements, but I sure as hell love them! Huge congrats on your ever-climbing number of fans, can’t wait for that song you mentioned!

[Hostility ft. Hexa Vibes]

Everything about this song is powerful!! The bass is sick, the heavy snares, the forceful side-chain… such cool production. I love this!

[A song]

Love this laid back sound, really calm feel. Pretty track!

[Commercialized Dystopia]

This is probably more like 160 BPM
Really fun sound design, cool vibe!

[Prism Promise]

I am vibing to every second of this, the intensity is totally on par for a “battle theme!” This song is really good about keeping ideas fresh… every bit is just super creative and fun. Keep up the amazing work!

[Hellfire]

This one of the coolest things I’ve heard this year, loving these growls. All of the sound design goes exceptionally hard. Keep this up this is so cool!