HoboKa's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Lovebug Forever | 2023]

Saw this on your YT, so imma copy/pasta my comments :P
The strings and drums certainly fit the image hehe. And that chiff flute thing is cheesy and I am here for it. Composition is brilliant as always. (Also that warbly saw at the latter quarter is a brilliant touch). Love it!! <3

[Carmilla | 2023]

Nice low-fi GBA-ish styled Castlevania-inspired theme thar!

Bertn1991 responds:

Definitely big-time Castlevania influence with this one. And Bach probably. I do like Bach. He should release a new album already. It's been almost 300 years. Anyways, I thank thee :-)

[Mushroom Forest Dance (VIP)]

Whew I definitely hit the snooze button in 2022. Guess I dropped off pretty hard after 2021 at Newgrounds. Anyways, this is a lovely take on my favourite Bertn tune. Okay maybe there are like 10 favourite Bertn tunes, but hey. Love the new mix work on the drums so they really shine out front. In fact the entire mix is pretty clean, at least on my headphones. The Chorus with them hindi percussion and that thicc bass and the brassy saw...LOVE IT!!

[Pride in Perdition | 2022]

Ooooo how did I miss this? Love the orchestral & contemporary vibes here. Especially love the percussion FX. Kinda reminds me of Axiom Verge actually. EPIC!!

Bertn1991 responds:

Ooh, haven't played that one since the early Switch days. And holy heck, the Switch is almost 7 years old now. Got-dang. Anyways, glad you found this track. Thanks as always :-)

[Director of Sunshine | 2021]

I wish you looped the mid part where the drums came in, but otherwise a very very solid track that is both emotional and inspiring.

Bertn1991 responds:

Ah, I see where you're coming from. Probably should have been stretched out a bit. All the same, thanks so much!

[The Dreadful Source | 2021]

Very beautiful work!

[Ghosts 'n' Graves 'n' Stuff]

Banger!

[Mechanoid Hive]

Love that saw-synth at the one minute mark. Great soundscape and beat too. The pads are so lush and expressive. That synthwork is killer all around. Nice work!

ClitBait responds:

Thanks so much! and glad to see you again!

[Lala Rook II | 2023]

Has a kinda Secret of Mana, Chrono Cross and Terranigma crossover feel. It's relaxing and a bit Seaside Village feeling. Love that Yahoo~ sample haha. Love the synthy backing keys especially. That bass adds a lot of nostalgic flavor too. The piano and percussion also feel very whimsical and playful. Love it!

[Fark | 2023]

What the Fark :D
Love the honky tonk keyboard synth used here. And naturally, the melody is expertly written. Love the cadence at the end. It's like a 90's cartoons feel-good vibe, with just a touch of moustache-twirling.