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Destructoid/Blast Works level design contest UPDATE: Zycyzyx Returns
Jonathan Holmes07.20.2008 17:47 (47 day(s) ago) 20 comments

Destructoid/Blast Works level design contest UPDATE: Zycyzyx Returns screenshot

Only one entry in the contest this week, but it doesn't matter because it would have beaten any other competitors anyway. Zxcyzyx, previously only available in preview form, is now complete, and it's fantastic. Two bosses, multiple power ups, hidden "Score bags", amazing art direction, and three Legendary Wings inspired ships made specifically for this level make the total package equal to or greater than anything found in the Blast Works main game. BudCat, I think you just found a new employee. 

Please don't let the greatness on Zxcyzyx intimidate the rest of you from entering the contest. You still have a chance to win it all, little guy! I'm still waiting to see a level with a playable SpaceCat ship and a Mr. Destructoid boss fight. 

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Latest comment by Gryzor |view all 20 comments
Yes, the name is supposed to be difficult to pronounce. I like to say it like 'ZikZikZik'for stupidity's sake. :) (Then again, I could never figure out how to say Xexyz.) I finished another shi......





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CannibalCalvin at 07/20/2008 20:25

I sure enjoy contests.
Yashoki's Avatar
Yashoki at 07/20/2008 20:26

;_;
Riser Glen's Avatar
Riser Glen at 07/20/2008 20:26

I do as well.
EternalDarkWing's Avatar
EternalDarkWing at 07/20/2008 20:26

I can't even pronounce that.
KamikazeTutor's Avatar
KamikazeTutor at 07/20/2008 20:29

lol first time I've seen this contest.
What's it all about anyway?
Jonathan Holmes's Avatar
Jonathan Holmes at 07/20/2008 20:31

Is this an epic comments post in the making?
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Puppetpallmich at 07/20/2008 20:31

i fucking love space cat
Yashoki's Avatar
Yashoki at 07/20/2008 20:32

@J Holmes:

NOT ANY MORE NOW THAT YOU RUINED IT
CannibalCalvin 's Avatar
CannibalCalvin at 07/20/2008 20:34

I have no idea what you are talking about
EternalDarkWing's Avatar
EternalDarkWing at 07/20/2008 20:35

Hey, that avatar doesn't look like you.
Jonathan Holmes's Avatar
Jonathan Holmes at 07/20/2008 20:37

[Steve Urkle]"Did I do that?"[/Steve Urkle]
KamikazeTutor's Avatar
KamikazeTutor at 07/20/2008 20:38

These chicks need dancing lessons.
Riser Glen's Avatar
Riser Glen at 07/20/2008 20:47

Only 13? We need to upgrade to pro.
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king3vbo at 07/20/2008 20:52

WHATS HAPPENING
KamikazeTutor's Avatar
KamikazeTutor at 07/20/2008 20:56

oh hai, they said my penis would grow longer if I posted here
king3vbo's Avatar
king3vbo at 07/20/2008 20:57

FEAR WHAT HAS BEEN WROUGHT
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The Combat Wombat at 07/21/2008 07:14

Why even bother?
ejamer's Avatar
ejamer at 07/21/2008 08:50

"Why even bother?"

Because it's fun to create stuff in the Blast Works editor. Even better, you can use existing objects from the Blast Works Depot website and just mix together your own level (so the difficulty of creating from scratch is lessened). Finally, there is more free stuff to be had for second and third place entries...

That said, I haven't gotten an entry in yet - although I still hope to find enough time before the contest ends. How many weeks are left?
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shadow1w2 at 07/24/2008 01:49

Hmm, Ive just bought the game today and have found this contest and started an account here.
Ive got till the end of the month to make an awsome stage with a giant robot and a cat in a space suit.

Ive played enough Arcade shooters with giant robots in them to be able to do it.
But is there enough time?
And does the Xycyxcxy remake still to confusing and astounding to beat?
Toon in next week to see if the new guy can do it.
Providing July 31st is indeed the end date...
Gryzor's Avatar
Gryzor at 07/30/2008 03:00

Yes, the name is supposed to be difficult to pronounce. I like to say it like 'ZikZikZik'for stupidity's sake. :)

(Then again, I could never figure out how to say Xexyz.)

I finished another ship for the level recently (just in time, I suppose!) - Trux2.

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