Ran-Cossack's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[Rockman Neo]

I was browsing my Favorites, when this one came into view. I remembered how excited it got me back in the day, and after watching it again after oh so many years... It still holds up, phenomenally well. I recall a long time ago the author of this had planned to make a full fledged flash game, based off of the universe he built for this. He wrote a full script for the entire game, from dialogue to actions, character bios, the works, and even put out an early beta of the gameplay playing as Rockman Neo.

But... Not long after, he cancelled the entire thing. I can't recall the exact reasoning behind it, but when I heard it was cancelled, it honestly felt terribly disappointing. I mean, I can't speak for how difficult it'd be to make what he was working on, but as an excited fan, it was truly a saddening moment. I've long since lost the beta file for the game, along with the game script, but I still remember it with fondness. It's truly a shame that nothing ever came of this fantastic concept.. At least we still have this flash to remember it by.

To you, AndrewDickman, I say a job well done. Over 10 years later, and my love for the universe you built out of this simple little flash animation still holds together. I can only hope you've moved onto bigger better things, and are getting the praise you deserve for your unique work, my friend. Good on ya, once again, for making such a ridiculously addicting and awe inspiring work of flash animation.=)

-Cossack.

[Fooore!]

So YOU'RE the reason I died in that level! You sorry sonofa...

Silly little flash, but neat all the same. Well animated, at least.

Pienkaito responds:

Hey, you should watch where ya goin'!

Thanks for the comment.

[Ghosts 'n Goblins V.2]

So, this was your little secret project.

I wondered what you were working on this whole time. Well, gotta say, it came out good. Considering how quickly you made it, ran rather nicely, and I couldn't spot any audio-desyncing or anything. Nice classic graphics, silly plot, all around a fun Halloween vid.(And a nostalgia trip. Ghost and Goblins! Haven't seen that game in ages.)

Nice job, keep up the good work.

-Cossack.

Pienkaito responds:

Yep, this was my secret project.
I haven't posted anything this year and Parallel Memories: Episode 1 is only half done.
So this is my little please-take-this-and-don't-kill-me candy.

Thanks for watching and happy Halloween.
PS.: I forgot to mention in the description. Did you find the traditional V.2 easter egg? =)
I will update the author's description for the hint.

[CW: Down to earth Pt1]

Words fail me.

I... Quite frankly, have no clue what to say. To be honest, this seemed like a cross between Trigun, and Ren and Stimpy. Overall, it was just flat out amazing, and I can't believe I hadn't even noticed it until today! That will teach me to pay so little attention.

I truly can't wait to see further episodes from you! This, along with your other series, are both great stuff man. Keep up the good work, and I can only hope we will see another episode some time soon.(If not, that's fine, stuff this great takes time after all.)

Hope to see some more of your work in the near future!

-Cossack.

[Marichu VS Curse-R]

Fantastical fighting.

I can see where this would fit into a collab.. But even on it's own, it's a great piece, I'd have to say. I liked the voice clips for Marichu, I think they worked better then simply re-using old Mario sound clips to try and give him a "voice", especially since he isn't meant to be the actual Mario.. It's good to have his uniqueness made more easy to see.

Great work, once again. Keep up the wonderful animating! Can't wait to see what's next. :)

-Cossack.

Pienkaito responds:

Thanks Ran for your well-construct review.
I really appreciate it. =D

~Pkmn2

[Street Fighter 2 Turbo V2]

Street Fighting Gold.

Have to say, I liked it quite a bit. The intro and opening sequences in your movies are quite quickly becoming far higher quality, and more detailed, and your grasp on, I suppose you could say "physics"/gravity is very good, compared to your last few combat based videos.

The menu music was nice, and the sound effects during the video were well done in my opinion.(Gotta love the voice clips, for Haduken's and Shoryukens.=P )

The ending credits with Curse-R "fighting" against the entire Street Fighter crew after upgrading them all from their original old fashioned forms was a very nice touch, I must say. It was fun to see him/her?/it get the tar beaten out of it, and quickly run off before the Street Fighter crew could finish the job.

My only complaints....? That we don't have even more of these fantastic videos from you right now, heheh.

Keep up the fantastic work my friend, I eagerly await the premiere of your next video, whenever it may be, it will certainly be worth the wait, I'm sure!

-Ran Cossack.

Pienkaito responds:

Hey, thanks that you liked it!
I also think I improved a lot since.
Oh and Curse-R is an "it". XD

[Super Sonic - His World]

Flat out fantastic.

Have to say, I didn't expect you to make a sequel to your past His World music video, but you did, and as always, you made another fantastic vid for us to feast our hungry eyes on. The combat between Super Sonic, and what I like to call "Ultra Mecha", was very nice, and not very repetitive I would have to say. The battle didn't drag out too long, but it wasn't so short that it ended in the blink of an eye. The transformation sequences were also fun to watch, and I like how you had Ultra Mecha reveal himself.(Very flashy, but not so much so that it takes away from the quality.)

Of course, as always, the music went with the video perfectly. Thats something you have yet to have any issues doing.(Havent watched a single vid you have made that the music hasn't suited wonderfully, great job on it my friend.)

Also, nice touch with the ending "slideshow", showing how Master Emerald was returned to Angel Island, by Knuckles with the help of Sonic and Tails.

Overall, a beauty to behold, and worth the watching. Keep up the good work, I'm certain I speak for many when I say we can't wait to see what you come up with next!

-Cossack.

[GunChest Episode 03_01]

Language barrier? Who gives a damn?

I'd have to say, it is quite an interesting change to go from English to Korean so suddenly.. But I for one enjoyed it just as much, if not more, this way. If you and your voice actors have an easier time working using Korean scripts, rather then English, then honestly, I say go for it my friend. Having to read subtitles is a very very small sacrifice to have to make, when getting to watch these fantastic movies.

I am quite eager to see the next one, keep up the good work, and ignore the ignorant imbeciles that try to put you down for any reason... I thought the English voice acting was good, and I think the Korean voice acting is great too, I honestly don't know why some people try to act as though the barrier between different languages is such a huge impact on things. Just because the characters are speaking in a foreign language, and you don't understand them, doesn't mean you can't recognize what they are trying to say, by paying attention. Plus, you provided Sub Titles, to make it even easier to understand!

Once again, fantastic work on your series, keep it up, and good luck to you on your future videos, I await eagerly to see them.

-Cossack.

GunChest responds:

great reivew...I'm gonna give to you 10/10...
I'll do my best...keep watch my works...thanks...

[LongCat's Song]

Addictingly simple...

Honestly, I don't get every single reference in the video, but I get about 80% of them, if I pay close attention.. But for some reason, the song, and video are just... Addicting, yet so simple... Honestly, I've watched it at least a few dozen times now, and havent grown tired of it yet. It's so simple, and cute, and visually appealing... And random, as well.

I can't really put it into words exactly what I liked about it... So I'll simply say, grand job on the video, and keep up the good work.

And for those who are claiming it's stolen, shush already, and enjoy the video. o_o *Pulls window up, and hits replay for the 30th time.*

-Cossack.

[Golden Crystal]

Pretty good.

This movie was alright... Fairly similar to most stick-battles, but still, alright. The animation moved smoothly, of what I could see, and it didn't seem to have any "laggy" moments in the action. Would have been better if it was longer, but even with how short it turned out to be, it's still alright. Keep working on your animating skills, I'm sure you will get somewhere eventually.