'Shine' (Demon) by balloons [All Coins] | Geometry Dash 2.11

When you play the first minute and 20 seconds of this, it doesn't really seem like anything that special. Sure, it has nice colors and seems to have a space theme going, but it doesn't feel like it really kicks off anywhere. The block designs, backgrounds, and decorations are all quite good, but nothing groundbreaking. Luckily that's only a pretty long buildup, and the drop really delivers when it finally comes. It's seen at 1:25 and the sheer quality of this part makes the whole buildup worth it to me. The space theme is still going strong, and it makes sense that everything before this would lead up to a black hole. This part uses a mirror portal, which is something I usually despise, but it fits so perfectly with the black hole. The way all the obstacles and structures get sucked in looks great. I like the colors balloons used for the whole level, but especially around the black hole. They're all colors worthy of a space level. This shows you how good of a level you can make if you choose a nice theme and use the majority of an epic song. This level wouldn't hit the same way if the buildup was much shorter, so the length really pays off. I wish more people would make XL themed levels. This deserves an Epic rating in my opinion.

- OVERALL COIN RATING -
Silver. 2/4. All of the coins are about the same quality, which amounts to a Silver rating. None of them are bad, but they also lack that little extra to reach a Gold rating. They all have clear effort put into them, and require some searching and/or skill to get.
- 1st coin: Silver. At 0:11, you can pretty easily see a key above the normal route. I like that balloons put some particles around it to make it a bit cooler than a normal key, but that also makes it stand out even more. I think the collectible should have been a bit harder to find and perhaps also to get. You just have to use the blue orb early. This key unlocks the coin at 0:29, where you have to skip an orb and then do a tiny click during the Wave section. If you click a bit too early or late you can easily die here, so there is some difficulty added with this coin. I like how balloons handled the coin route as you can see it open up. If the collectible was handled better, perhaps with a custom design and being harder to find and get, this could have been a Gold rating. It could also just have more collectibles.
- 2nd coin: Silver. For this coin, you have to click the yellow orb at 0:33 very late to avoid the size portal. This makes you able to reach the key right after as you stay mini. The click at 0:36 can prove a bit difficult, along with the late orb earlier on, which is good enough difficulty. I've always liked coins that use either skippable portals or orb timings as they're very unexpected. The coin is then unlocked at 0:42 for free. It would have been much better if the key unlocked another route like the 1st coin did instead of putting the coin for free like this. There would be no difference if the key was replaced by the coin as it is now, so the key is kinda useless.
- 3rd coin: Silver. This is the best coin in the level, but it's still not quite enough for a Gold rating. At 1:35, you have to jump over the yellow gravity portal, which takes you to a key. I like the key placement here and how you gotta skip the portal to reach it, but it could still have been harder to get. The key is still a default and boring one. This unlocks a path at 1:45 that takes you to the coin. It's quite easy to do, but can be a bit difficult just because this part is mirrored. Both the key and coin routes for this are very hidden and cool to find, but the execution and skill required could have been increased. There could have been some clever hints for the off-screen routes, the key could have been custom, and it could have been harder overall.

- VIDEO INFO -
Game (version): Geometry Dash (2.11)
Level: Shine by balloons
ID: 60473779
Music: Shine by Creo

- OTHER -

#design #art #space

[balloonsgd]

Thx Viprin, also the second key buffs the rest of the part, as seen by the flashing obstacles which show that they are the buffs. Appreciate the review, though!

[castrix]

Even if the first visuals are weird (not gonna lie, but I actually liked the mixed stars of the second section at 0:10) the entire level has a unique result. Having the space as a theme and using some cool colors and movements, it makes the level to be more alive and interesting. I like how this creator used his creativity to make this. It has a good change to be rated epic. Definitely, my favorite part is the last one with the blackhole and its effect. :)

[BIuskys]

The themeing in this level is so creative, I've never seen anything like it! That black-hole section is just absolutely amazing.

[velky_reeds]

The quick switch to the mirror portal at 1:23 happened so seemingless 👀 that's so well done

[shakeoffx]

i've tried some of Balloons' works before, and he sure did improve his creating skills a lot! and when it comes to this level i would say it started pretty weak but it becomes much better as you go, i really like how he executed this space themed level in a good way far from using realistic art, but one thing that would've made the drop better is if the colors were changed at the 2nd half of that part. but nonetheless this is a great space themed level and Balloons did an awesome job with this !

[BreakAway.M]

Awesome level! The turn-around on the final drop was an incredible touch! I liked in that part how a blackhole is behind you the entire drop and pieces of the level are being sucked in, making it look like you're running away from the black hole, it's super cool!

[andrewfoutz]

1:24

Uh, This is viprin, BUT YOU GOING REVERSE

[cl]

This level is so amazing. When I started playing it, I thought it was a pretty below average space themed level. However, the black hole part is my favorite part out of any level in GD, and it makes all of the other parts work. Every single little detail here is building up to this incredible part that will stick with me forever. Well done Balloons!

[mrt]

The drop part is so damn well executed, holy shit. Was wondering why you'd upload this because it didn't seem special at all but that drop part brought everything home o.O

[XxJSHxX]

Wow! Just wow! This level is extraordinary. Love the purple and blue color schemes throughout the entire level. The block designs are also amazing and unique. I’ve never heard of this creator before, but I can tell you this, he has an amazing creating future ahead for him if he keeps making quality levels like this! Love the song choice as well. Creo is such an amazing artist. Amazing level!

[cadenhenderson]

ok i completely agree with the description. Seems like an average level with techy foregrounds until the awesome blackhole. the foreground structures and asteroids getting sucked in is a pretty awesome touch (and meticulous to make each structure rotate especially when not all objects can rotate so you have to rig it)

[samuraychik]

Black Hole part is amazing!! As well as the foggy glow in the earlier parts :0

[egidapalatina]

Agreed, XL levels are vastly underrated and are definitely the way to go if we want to keep on creating masterpieces!

[ooohla]

The last part is so epic !!! Love this level !

[manix]

Rise and shine Mr Freeman, Rise and Shine

[Xstar]

Strange level, but it looks pretty neat! Love that Black hole part!

[Arb]

I love seeing new creators being creative, you can always tell from the start who will be an amazing creator and im willing to bet money this guy will be fantastic in the future if he keeps it up

[burgerseven]

I actually got chills from the black hole part. Amazing.

[geometrydashcubix]

That drop is indeed worth the build up of the level!!

[nwn]

Level design and background Are so epic when The transitions Are so Good :), GG ViPriN. Ur Best :).