Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
My 1.0 Purist creator contest had a TON of fantastic entries! This showcase shows off 5 of them, as well as my thoughts on each levels pros and cons:
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0:00 The Last Polargeist by JustCody | 136622154
Pros: Really solid gameplay and incredible sync! Also featured some interesting take on visuals.
Cons: I did feel that while the visuals were cool they could have been more encompassing. It also didn't score too many creativity points due to the heavy Polargeist inspiration.
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1:08 Ballsmall Finalities by ANCHOVEYS | 135695071
Pros: Insanely creative gameplay and designs! I was stunned at how the level packed so much content in such a small area using the limitations! Its also very visually interesting. The Good and Bad endings are shown in the video, but there is also a secret ending you can find!
Cons: The gameplay comes off as a bit too difficult and confusing at some point on both of the main routes. I also wish that the level was longer but it is understandable that it ends where it does.
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2:38 Michael Burger by JLesh | 135651985
Pros: Really fun gameplay with some really nice sync! This one was a blast to record :)
Cons: Honestly the only problem is that some sections felt quite empty. This was one of those levels where nothing is wrong with it but was just got outbeat by other projects.
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4:00 JADE Travel Map by TheCrazyCreator | 135397057
Pros: CRAZY GOOD VISUALS HOLY! This level was the first to score a 5/5 in this category. The artistic approach is very well-done and something I did not expect to see in the Purist contest! VERY creative.
Cons: Sync could have been more in-line with the music, and the level ended in a very odd spot. I wish it was longer but I understand that the creator probably hit the object limit.
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4:56 Back Airborne by TinTool | 137056481
Pros: Super creative ideas and really loved how in the memory sections you have to choose the option that keeps the cube going higher into the sky! The sync was perfect also!
Cons: While I do still think this is within insane difficulty range, the reliance of memory in this level makes it extremely learny! I do wish there was more going on visually as well though I can also see the vision the creator had when making this!
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Songs used:
Polargeist by Step
newgrounds.com/audio/listen/523561
Cant Let Go by DJVI
newgrounds.com/audio/listen/485351
youtu.be/fLnF-QnR1Zw?si=K9VKzAEYNDzEjEAf
Back on Track by DJVI
newgrounds.com/audio/listen/522654
youtu.be/N9vDTYZpqXM?si=5aFd0jOeF93RNW1q
I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE MUSIC USED IN THIS VIDEO. PLEASE GO SUPPORT EACH ARTIST ON THEIR RESPECTIVE PLATFORMS ABOVE ^
Footage recorded by me
Video made in CapCut
Thumbnail made in GIMP
My 1.0 Purist creator contest had a TON of fantastic entries! This showcase shows off 5 of them, as well as my thoughts on each levels pros and cons:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0:00 The Last Polargeist by JustCody | 136622154
Pros: Really solid gameplay and incredible sync! Also featured some interesting take on visuals.
Cons: I did feel that while the visuals were cool they could have been more encompassing. It also didn't score too many creativity points due to the heavy Polargeist inspiration.
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1:08 Ballsmall Finalities by ANCHOVEYS | 135695071
Pros: Insanely creative gameplay and designs! I was stunned at how the level packed so much content in such a small area using the limitations! Its also very visually interesting. The Good and Bad endings are shown in the video, but there is also a secret ending you can find!
Cons: The gameplay comes off as a bit too difficult and confusing at some point on both of the main routes. I also wish that the level was longer but it is understandable that it ends where it does.
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2:38 Michael Burger by JLesh | 135651985
Pros: Really fun gameplay with some really nice sync! This one was a blast to record :)
Cons: Honestly the only problem is that some sections felt quite empty. This was one of those levels where nothing is wrong with it but was just got outbeat by other projects.
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4:00 JADE Travel Map by TheCrazyCreator | 135397057
Pros: CRAZY GOOD VISUALS HOLY! This level was the first to score a 5/5 in this category. The artistic approach is very well-done and something I did not expect to see in the Purist contest! VERY creative.
Cons: Sync could have been more in-line with the music, and the level ended in a very odd spot. I wish it was longer but I understand that the creator probably hit the object limit.
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4:56 Back Airborne by TinTool | 137056481
Pros: Super creative ideas and really loved how in the memory sections you have to choose the option that keeps the cube going higher into the sky! The sync was perfect also!
Cons: While I do still think this is within insane difficulty range, the reliance of memory in this level makes it extremely learny! I do wish there was more going on visually as well though I can also see the vision the creator had when making this!
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Songs used:
Polargeist by Step
newgrounds.com/audio/listen/523561
Cant Let Go by DJVI
newgrounds.com/audio/listen/485351
youtu.be/fLnF-QnR1Zw?si=K9VKzAEYNDzEjEAf
Back on Track by DJVI
newgrounds.com/audio/listen/522654
youtu.be/N9vDTYZpqXM?si=5aFd0jOeF93RNW1q
I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE MUSIC USED IN THIS VIDEO. PLEASE GO SUPPORT EACH ARTIST ON THEIR RESPECTIVE PLATFORMS ABOVE ^
Footage recorded by me
Video made in CapCut
Thumbnail made in GIMP
