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Scythe X. Episodes 1-2

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The third installment of the Scythe series. This will be released on an episode basis.

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Man, I love how Erik Alm just keeps outdoing himself. This tiny collection of excellent maps needs to be completed, considering it has the potential to become one of the best wads of all time. Looks like the Scythe series keep getting better, the first Scythe was awesome, Scythe 2 was even better (legendary status), and this one would be utter perfection if it was complete. The map design is so superb I can't even describe it. It's been way too long since he started this wad, I hope we'll see more of it.

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It's rare to find such a great balance of wonderful aesthetic and architecture, with fun (fair-minded) gameplay. Great music, too.

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A disappointment compared to the first two parts. Only ten maps. Design is very beautiful, but gameplay and difficulty are a bit poor. Only maps 8 and 9 are very good. 3/5

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Maps 01-05 were all pretty awesome, but 06-10 made me fucking cream my jeans. Goddamn.

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Just finished testing the wad (ie passing through in god mode :P) A really great wad I can barely wait for the whole thing *¬*

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The levels themselves are very "meh". Very gray and dark most of the time, except for the last 2 levels. The layouts were also very meh. It was also incredibly easy. I know it was only a few levels, but I was able to blow through them on UV in about 45 minutes with zero deaths. I miss the "Man against all Hell" feeling of the previous scythes. The music was pretty grating too. I had to turn it off after a few levels. This one doesn't live up to the scythe name. So far.

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These maps just don't do much for me. the theme is too monotonous, the battles are not particularly memorable, the health is too skimpy, and the powerups are too rare. I like more variety in all accounts. 2/5 NT

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Erik Alm strikes yet again. This is just superbly honed gameplay and design through and through. I can only hope that he releases more wads in the future because he is one of the most consistant of all. 5/5 no question. -TRRobin

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Great mapset. I have no idea why, but I think it lacks the x-factor of the other two Scythes. "Technically" there's nothing wrong with it though, and I can't think of any kind of rational reason why I think it isn't as good as the other two. =p 4/5

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Well, as always with this, i am going to love it and try it. 5/5 for win!

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What a treat, I never knew there was another Scythe!

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Small and focused maps. Could easily have worked as a 'mission pack' to the original Scythe, arguably most of it would fit right in, as a matter of fact. I like the name 'Scythe X' rather than 'Scythe 3' since Scythe 2, while an excellent wad, changed up the style some. So this is more of a true sequel to the original, and I like the idea of considering Scythe 2 independently. Now only if the author would show up again and work release some more episodes...!

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Well, the gameplay is fantastic, I was just gonna test it for atmosphere (idclev) and I ended up zipping through the first 5 levels without saving. I like the shorter maps, as well as, the shorter mapsets. That having been said, the theme and atmosphere (probably my personal most precious factor in a levelset) was unchanging and redundant, and that really hurts your score. Since everything else was really well done... 4/5

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When is the next episode being released or a director's cut version of the whole thing?

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Loved it. Looking forward to the next installment. -sargebaldy (1-9-10)

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Scythe = Small levels with perfect monster and pickup placements for the ultimate thrill and nice architecture, cant wait for the whole thing, and i hope Erik will bring some Sympony x back in this masterpiece :P 5/5 -Archy-

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WOW........if this project gets finished, it might get a caco. brilliant work. 50000/5 -JOKER

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More great maps from Erik. I particularly like the thematic change at the end of the last map. Looking forward to Episode 3 5/5 FP

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My car broke down and I played this while waiting for the tow truck. The time flew by and it was a more challenging and enjoyable wad than 99% of the stuff I've played before.

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Good fun action and very well detailed. 5/5 -MaxSpeeD

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This almost seems like a sort of cross between Scythe 1 and 2. It has some slightly bigger levels than Scythe 1 but overall they're smaller than Scythe 2. And the 5-map episode structure reminds of Scythe 2. This is easily, easily another awesome wad from Eric worth all 5 stars. I almost feel robbed it may never be finished.

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Absolutely stunning, can't wait to play more levels of Scythe X!

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5/5 Looking forward to the rest of the series. esch

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Awesome levels, great gameplay and very good music too. Recommended!

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The levels were great. Lightning was really dark in some places and music wasn't so nice (being original doesn't automatically make it good). Still, gameplay is fun and well balanced, this is worth 5/5 easily.

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