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Posted by CyberneticShotokan - 2 weeks ago


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So saw that the Demo for this came out and I’ve been anticipating this, so I figured I’d play through it and share my thoughts!


TERRIFIER’s been represented in Call of Duty’s “The Haunting” (If I Remember The Name) but this was a Big Surprise to see. Not only because seeing the Movies turned into a Pixel Art (They Make The Pun Already, I Don’t Have To) Game first before them trying one with Realism in mind, but because there’s the Halloween and Evil Dead beat ‘em ups that were announced shortly before.


Being a Longtime Beat ‘Em Up Fan myself all these plus Marvel Cosmic Invasion and that new Scott Pilgrim game have me Really Happy!


Speaking of Scott Pilgrim, unlike RetroRealms TERRIFIER is Heavily Inspired by the former with it’s Artstyle and Gameplay.


I can’t give you much plot details so this is gonna be a very Gameplay/Presentation-Focused Review. Unless there’s some in the Trailer or Official News I haven’t seen there’s not much Lore to be found.


Only Slaughter!


Starting of the Demo shows you all the Modes that’ll be in.


But the only selectable options are Arcade and Options. But in listed order there’s:


Story Mode

Arcade

Waves

Versus

Time Attack

Boss Rush

Gallery

Options

Controls


So seeing this after the Slick Ass Bootup Screen and Main Menu, with the Devs’ Logo shifting to Red and dripping with Blood with a VHS Vibe. You know these guys give a Shit and are going Full Throttle.


Selecta Play and Relevo are our Showrunners, they show Great Promise!


So selecting Arcade, you see that up to Four Players can rampage together, though for now the last two slots are locked off. Not sure if it’s because they’re still testing it or because they’re unlocked with New Characters.


Yeah, you’re not just playing as Art the Clown! In the Demo Player One is Art, and Player Two is The Pale Little Girl. Tho if you lose all your Lives you can choose between the two. Unintentional probably but Cool! Gotta try her out still but regardless.


After you’re done listening to the Sick Menu Music you get right in.


No Cutscene, just the Ready Screen as Art cycles in on his Trike. You can absolutely tell Scott Pilgrim is the Main Inspiration. From how the Sprites, the Environments, and the Music is all presented. It’s Scott Pilgrim’s Aesthetic Influence, drenched in Halloween Grunge.


It even starts in a Snowy Street like Scott.


And while as you’ll see I Fucking Love this Game. It’s got Room for Improvement.


Yeah might as well hit this off the Spiked Chairleg, this is a RETRO Beat ‘Em Up. So if you’re more used to Modern Ones like Scott or River City Girls;


Know that this is as slow as Golden Axe’s movement speed. With NO RUNNING.


That’s one of the only Improvements I’ll suggest. Increasing Movement Speed or Adding a Run, honestly the latter preferably because I grew accustomed to the pace easily.


Especially with one Attack.


Brings me to your Moveset.


Notated with PS Controller Buttons, Square’s your Light Attack which can be mashed into a Three Hit Combo ending with an Uppercut that launches Enemies away and has a bit of Recovery. It’s a bit inconsistent but not unreliable.


Next. Triangle is your Heavy Attack as well as your Interaction Button. Art throws a lunging straight that has a tiny bit of Windup but can be put in any Jab String you do that hasn’t resulted in the Uppercut.


Circle is a Dodge. Don’t think it has I-Frames but it could just have a small window of ‘em. Honestly Jumping served better for that I found but it’s a nice backwards dash if you need space quick.


X is Jump. Pretty High but travels a bit slow.


When jumping, you can either do a Kick with Square (Which Made Me Laugh My Ass Of Seeing Art Do), or with Triangle fuckin’ MIKE HAGGAR’S BODY SPLASH. Which increases your Air Acceleration Forward/Down by A LOT. Great Attack + Evasion Tool.


Can’t Jump with a Barrel tho.


Holding Triangle over anything is how you Interact with it. The Demo offers the Spiked Chairleg as your First Weapon. Square Attacks, Triangle Throws. You got a variety of Weapons and Items:


Spiked Chairleg

Police Baton

Barrel/Flaming Barrel

Pizza


And Enemies.


Walking up to Enemies while pressing Square (I Think?) is how you initiate a Grab like most Beat ‘Em Ups. Pummel with Square, Throw with Triangle.


Two more Mechanics to know are being able to hit Projectiles out of the Air and when you defeat Normal Enemies, you can Execute ‘em.


They’ll yell as Blood sprays on the Screen and stains the Ground. This Game letting you drown in as much Blood as your Thrist wants. The Aftermath of the Carnage not disappearing like other Beat ‘Em Ups. As they get back up a Triangle with a receding ring appears.


Get close to the Kill and press Triangle, Art pulls out his Pistol and demolishes their skull. Blood, Eyes, or even Teeth staining the Screen briefly with every Gory Kill and with more Blood with High Combos it seems.


Now it sucks that you only get the Headshot.


But, if you Kill Enemies with a Baton or Chairleg you get to smash the skulls in on the Final Hit everytime. Even on the Big Boys, which is Great because you sadly can’t Execute them. Hopefully on Launch.


Speaking of before I move on from Mechanics here’s Changes I’d like.


1. More Gore: It’s Great as is but could be so much messier. A HYPERREALISTIC BLOOD AND GORE Mode would also contrast Nicely with the Beautiful Pixel Art.


2. More Executions: You guys have Nailed the Aesthetic. Especially with Art and Co. looking Scary and Game Cutesy at once;


But only having a few ways to tear the Terrified apart is a bit disappointing. Along with that.


3. More Moves: Not many mind you I like the Game as is a lot. But at least one or two Unique Input Attacks like Streets of Rage does.


4. More Character Noises: Screams, Curses, Horns


Ok all that out of the way I’ll briefly touch on the Level and Enemy Design.


For the most part both are what you’d expect. Punch Cops. Baton Cops who love staying away and throwing Batons. Big Construction Worker who can block and lift Barrels. And Punks with that and a Slam Jump. Oh and Bikers that occasionally zoom across the Screen.


Only Punch/Kick and Baton Cops can be Executed. Everyone but Bikers can be grabbed. All can Die. Including Pedestrians running by, a Nice Touch. Even get Food of them so they’re Living First Aid!


Level Design is SUPER Linear in this Stage, but you can choose an Easy or Hard Route, haven’t tried the Easy but the Hard really showcases the Fun Chaos throwing more Environmental Objects in, including Beartraps that will Lock an Enemy briefly.


Finally the Boss of this Stage is The Cameraman and his Goons. The Goons are typical Cop Enemies, but The Cameraman will throw Dynamite, try to slam his Camera down onto you, and SHOOTS A FUCKING LASER FROM THE LENS.


Little Tough but not by much.


You get 6 Lives, the other 3 coming from a Continue.


And yeah that’s close to everything I have to say on it.


TERRIFIER fits the Retro Arcade Vibe Perfectly. Which kinda makes sense. So drop on by, The Clown Café’s opening soon!


Posted by CyberneticShotokan - 1 month ago


Happy Pride Month People! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️😊🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈


Gonna make these a regular thing every June, to take stock of what’s been accomplished and to let you guys know how I’m doing. Can’t remember if I did one of these Last Year but nonetheless.


This Year has been BUSY. Been working extra hard damn near everyday on fixing up the House and raising Puppies. But I’m getting a good pace with balancing that and Art again. The last half of 2024 and start of 2025 was very hard for me and my Family. In a way though I think all that direct hardship helped steel my resolve again, that plus spending more time with my Family and Pets. We’ve made a lot of progress on the Home for the new Pups, they’ve also helped us all recover.


That said they’re getting big now so I’m going to dedicate more time to Training them soon. They catch on fast but are all little Tasmanian Devils too. Taking the Yearly Trip to the Ocean in a few weeks as well so my Art might slow a bit. But I did just get some new equipment to play with, including some new Sketchbooks.


Still waiting for Approval to start looking for Work, Art and otherwise. But that should be done this Year.


That’s about it for updates regarding what I’m up to. I’ll link another News Post with all Art Plans I plan on doing in the near future. Like I’ve said before anything I can’t get done now I’ll go for later.

https://cyberneticshotokan.newgrounds.com/news/post/1531547


Edit: Kinda taking this June as a Semi-Vacation. I already hinted at it but I should say I’ll be doing a little less Art this month outright.


Ok.


So now we talk about where my head’s been at. This Year’s been a lot but I’m dealing with it all much much better than the rest of the Decade. Even better than Last Year. Which is Good because don’t get me wrong. There’s a lot I’m Angry about in the World, not being able to do much is maddening as well at times. I’ve got a good balance of Work, Fun, and Contemplation again though and more importantly not being stunned for weeks by the Hard Times in my Life or in Communities I Love.


That all might be a bit repetitive yeah, it has been a repetitive few months in many ways. But also consistently making progress on something. Going to really appreciate the Mini Vacation later this June.


Guess that’s really all I have to say for now. Doing mostly good, getting stuff done, and going to be busier this month so a bit less Art will be out. I’ve got other things on the mind but I don’t want to make this very long. My Twitter and Bluesky are good places for seeing my Thoughts on whatever. I will make more casual News Posts here too I just don’t want to clutter it.


There is one thing I want to ask of anyone reading this. There are YouTubers called Technicals and Kusari. They’ve both made videos discussing the Melee’s Community’s mistreatment of Aziz “Hax$” Al-Yami. I was a casual fan of his as a kid, but his work on the BOXX inspired me when I was young. Learning more about him post-mortem is as well. But unfortunately his Death feels like the culmination of all the Darkness in the Smash Community. It seems abundantly clear that scum involved in his harassment/mistreatment are abusing YouTube’s Report System on both Kusari and Technicals’ Investigations. YouTube only cares about quelling noise and have been easily manipulated since I was a kid. I’m sick of it.


I’m asking you to please go watch, archive, and share both of those videos so those sick bastards don’t get to run from this, and so the Community never forgets how badly they failed someone who dedicated his Life to the Scene.


Rest in Peace Aziz.


Anyway I’ll cut here. Happy Pride Month people, and Men’s Mental Health Awareness too I guess. Sweet gesture having the month dedicated to both. Take care of yourselves, but Live too


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Posted by CyberneticShotokan - May 7th, 2025


No Devilman Tune of the Day just found it now and felt like sharing


https://youtu.be/UQPHMAedxBg


Posted by CyberneticShotokan - May 6th, 2025


Haven’t done one of these in a while, huh? 


Felt like sharing this tho it’s still very much a Work-in-Progress. A Lighthearted Punk Playlist for getting pumped up! I’ll make a Heavier one to compliment/contrast it.


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https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGfPtoxeXywyD_3xU0EWrNBZFuXVxOYKw&si=UheiSZOlPHbbhWGj


Posted by CyberneticShotokan - May 6th, 2025


I’ve got the urge to draw Superheroes, VTubers, Scenery, Slashers, Gore, and Hentai.


Been Edging That Edgy Art Arc II For A Bit Now.


I think a few more Tame Pieces to sharpen the Skill, some Rendering Exercises, then I’ll do some Back-to-Back Edge for a bit.


Whenever I’m satisfied I’ll try to do a Healthy Diet of these pieces on a whim and work on the Art Series I’ve planned.


Posted by CyberneticShotokan - May 4th, 2025


Thinking about more Shitposty or Random “Check This Shit Out!” Kinda Posts more often. Not really sure why I haven’t, just felt like using these for more substantial Updates and stuff. But I can always just link Important Updates.


Yeah screw it I’ll do that!


Taking a little Cheat Day to be productive and I’m currently trying to Finish the Deadpool WIP I’ve had for a while now


Posted by CyberneticShotokan - May 1st, 2025


Gotta take a few days to be easy on my hand, nothing bad. Actually something Awesome!


Got My First Tattoo Today!


I was always curious how I’d react to the pen. Thought I’d Bitch Out, but nah man that was actually Relaxing for my hand.


Still, gotta baby it for a few so no draw.


No Gaming either 😔


That said I got a sick Nerd Haul Today. I’ll show some later, need to rest after a long day.


I’ll hang around, but no draw for bit.


Posted by CyberneticShotokan - April 30th, 2025


Guys that was Incredible.


Gura’s Graduation Concert was Incredible. Not much more to say, even had a Halloween Song and hearing Ash Again for the first time that way felt very fitting.


And it was Beautiful.


I got misty eyed when she almost started crying.


But she stayed Strong and was a Positive Beacon to the End.


I won’t lie, this really rekindled some of the Wonder I have for VTubing. So, Thanks Gura.


Myth, Hololive, Chumbuds new and old. It’s so ok to be sad right now, but keep your heads held high.


And all this Kindness I’ve seen you all share to her and eachother in our Hearts.


That too was so sweet btw seeing people these last few days in Chat or here show so much Love all around.


It really reminds me how much Good VTubing has and can Inspire.


Posted by CyberneticShotokan - April 29th, 2025


Firstly here’s my Artist Introduction if you’re a Newcomer.

https://cyberneticshotokan.newgrounds.com/news/post/1531095


With that out of the way let’s get started.


So after a grueling end of 2024 and start of 2025, things have been turning towards the better. For the last few weeks I’ve been doing some Major Housework with the weather getting good and taking up more Responsibilities. So my Art Work will be very spur of the moment, more so than usual.


I’ll still work on previously listed projects but I’m not going in any order. Just working on what I want when I can.


Hopefully soon I can start doing Comms and other paid Art Stuff but I have to wait an indeterminate amount of Time for approval as to not risk my Disability Benefits. It’s so annoying but thems the breaks.


A lot of this year is stuff I’ve been planning and working on for Years finally coming to fruition, but for now I’m just biding my Time with Personal Projects and Art.


Despite everything of the last few months I can confidently say I’m in the Healthiest Mental Condition I’ve been in this year. Getting back into shape Physically too.


Gonna spend a lot more time hanging around here and other Socials. And I’m really gonna try Experimenting with the Work I put out.


I was taking Requests but for now it’s probably best that I don’t so I don’t waste anyone’s Time. There are so many Talented Artists damn near everywhere I look and I know I have so much further to go as an Artist.


All that said I’m pretty content with where things are at for me, finally. But I need to make sure that doesn’t become Complacency.


So to wrap this up, I’ll generally be in this same type of Flow until I get the ok to Work. Whenever that happens I’m going to both look for IRL Work and get all Professional Artist Shit ready to go. I’d Love to start Streaming this year as well but some more prep needs to be done before that.


Hope to showcase some Cool Shit soon!


And to any Longtime Followers, Fans, or Friends. Thanks for putting up with my bouts of Insanity this Decade. I started this when I was 19, right before the World really went Insane in 2020. I’m gonna be 26 this year. It’s been a Crazy Ride, but a Fulfilling One too!


As much as I plan for it, no one knows Tomorrow. But I’ll be around making Art until I’m Physically or Mentally Incapable. While remembering to Live. For Myself, My Loved Ones, and to enrich my Art.


Take Care People!

✌️


Signed, Devilman Shotokan.


Posted by CyberneticShotokan - April 27th, 2025


Go Watch That Shit!


It’s just absolutely Perfect, nothing else to say really.


Watching an episode of one of my First Anime, redone as a Collaborative Newgrounds Project. I won’t lie I got that same feeling of being Mesmerized by both like I did as a kid. It’s So Fun!