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A classic, re-born!

Very nicely done! I remember this series from TheToilet website, and with this souped-up edition of The Steven Seagal Show you've still captured the same humorous depiction of Seagal in a style that is reserved yet over-the-top. I hope you plan to re-do The Steven Seagal Show numbers 2 and 3 in Super Platinum Deluxe Diamond Edition, too. Why were those episodes ever taken down, anyway?

This should get you thinking about your life

View this film, and it should get you thinking about how valueable and precious time really is. It is well done, with a simplicity that shows honesty and real earnest, and the underlying message here is important. Thank you for creating this work.

I will summarize my point here: look at everything in the world, then acknowledge what is important and/or substantial, then choose to spend your time (it's all precious time) on what important things matter most to you. Time is a finite asset, people, and anything you could ever want requires you to properly use your time.

While Brian Schmoyer shows the importance of not losing your time to video games, I believe that video games are not the issue, and nobody, not even Brian, should have to cut them from their lives. You are able to enjoy everything you are passionate about, carry out all of your priorities and your needs - the key to doing so is choice. I have learned from my experience that how you choose to spend your time will dictate your esteem and what you gain in life.

Like most many Newgrounds fans, I have a passion about video games. It is not just another time waster to me. Still, video games are way to spend time, just as everything else in life. Obviously! Everything requires time. School, friends, music, various internet usage, television programs, radio listening, movies, art, a job, a second job, exercise, volunteering, self-development, hobbies of all kinds. While some of these activities are more important than others, some of us may really want to incorporate other activities in our life, and that is fine as long as you meet your most important priorities. I went from playing one or two hours per day of video games in high school, to three or four hours per week of video games in college. And, with two jobs, a fiance, judo and other hobbies on the go, I am happy to take one quick hour per week with a console.

Truth be told, I wish I had played less video games in high school, and focused more on my studies or other endeavours. At that time, video games were something I enjoyed, but I didn't have clear goals, and I lost sight of other important aspects of life. I wasted time with television, too, and if video games weren't around for whatever reason, I would have still wasted time with television or something else. I know better now, which is why I currently do not spend much time playing video games. Removing video games from one's life does not grant understanding of one's right choice - it only cuts out one more time waster they can choose. While we here at Newgrounds are familiar with video games, there are countless others in the world who can apply Brian's message to activities like casino gambling, television watching, comic book reading, and so on. These things can be the spice of life, but too much spice ruins your palette.

It is bad to become engrossed in one particular thing or activity, especially if you take time away from what matters most. Even if you work in the industry, balance will ensure your life is not spread too thin over what matters most. As Brian experienced, if you feel loss as a result of where you spend your time, you need a change.

In the end, this is just an amateur review on the internet which I am glad I shared. Nobody may ever read it, but I too hope these words can resonate with someone out there.

Animation brings the great song to life

The song "Ignorance is Bliss" by Jellyfish is incredible for Super Mario fans, and leaps out of the screen thanks to your great animation. I'd say it is the most fresh Super Mario Bros tribute I've seen in years.

Obviously the best game ever!

I was floored at all the 8-bit nostalgia (especially the "climb-the-wall" secret that was included in Level 1), coupled with the fun, varied gameplay, loads of surprises and even encouragement towards using a hand-held controller! Games like THIS are the reason I first liked Newgrounds over a decade ago. Team Bobo, you guys are outstanding!!!

Deceptively difficult puzzle game offers challenge

Shadowess offers a great challenge, and it's worth a play to test your puzzle skills as well as your patience and timing. Levels 25 and 30 require the same and also lots of luck, and level 31 requires painstaking persistence to get right.

The art is very simple but stylish. The mysterious dialog offered in each level and the ambient sounds do well to support the shadowy feel, which fit very well since shadows themselves are the prominent aspect of this game's mechanics. Nicely done.

I got my smile back ... when I beat level 31!

Remarkable

It's simply stunning. The experience is a fun getaway into a little forest with a realistic look and feel. I like the differences from the original William and Sly game, especially the helpful enhancement to help locate the last few items. Outstanding!