Brazil vs China · Round of 16

I love the patterning in this one! 00:36:131 - this whole section is so good 00:43:433 - lmao this was funny 00:46:591 (1,2,1,2,1,1,1) - cool pattern but i think the sv is a tad too much here compared to other sections 01:11:854 - very cool progression 01:35:538 (1,1,1,1,1,1) - nice pattern but the song's actually in 1/5 here iirc, so this soubnds really off 01:38:696 (1,1,1) - this feels a bit underwhelming compared to the song popping off as a finisher but it might be just me I'm not sure I feel the kickslider usage at the 2nd kiai, some of them just feel like they were abused and slapped on without any real correlation with the song (or hs that make them pop). 01:59:420 (1,2,3,1,2,3,1,2,3,1,2,3,1,2,3,4,5,1,1,1,1) - this is very cool though 02:31:391 (1) - this is fire Overall this is very good, nice job!!!

00:49:256 (1) - fire (literally) slider and hs lol 01:07:612 (1,2,3,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1) - this is actually an epic idea damn 01:35:538 (1,1,1,1,1) - very cool progression, same for 01:50:637 (1,2,3,1,1,2,3,1,1,1,1,1,1,2,3) - (spot on hs too) Don't have much to say actually, this is just excellent overall, very impressed!

This entry seems fine but doesn't really seem like it's trying to do anything unique. I think the last 20% of the map is where it shines the most, but in context with the rest of the map, it almost seems out of place. I thought the outro was really nice, but it really feels like it belongs in a different map with how the rest of the map was done. There are certainly other nice segments throughout the map, but overall this entry doesn't really do much to stand out.

I love how much attention to detail this entry gives throughout the entire map. The patterning is super nice and neat. The fiery theme is fitting and very well executed, and it was accomplished while still being fair in difficulty. All of the unique sounds being represented in their own unique ways is my favorite aspect of this entry.

Overall, while this map is solid, it lacks a lot of flair that i would expect a contest entry to have as most of it feels like just a good alt-bpm map. To contrast: the kiai at 01:52:117 (1) - is amazing, i wish that the rest of the map took notes from how this was mapped in regards to unique flow and rhythm, its just a shame that the rest of the map doesnt hold up to this part. 01:35:538 (1,1,1,1,1,1) - this feels very off as it is meant to be snapped to 1/5

This map is really well done, every part has its own flair to it while being very high quality 01:07:612 (1,2,3,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1) - this is really cool and the way you map 01:35:538 (1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,2) - is also amazing. Most sections in this map have a wow moment that just ties everything together like 01:50:538 (1,1,2,3,1,1,2,3,1,1,1,1,1,1,2,3,1) - this is amazing too, the whole kiai here is top tier, even the transition out of it here 02:08:696 (3,1,1,1,1,1,2,1,1,1,1) - is just amazing patterning, amazing map!

Mapping is good and it catches on the song's vibe, imo you did a good job portraying it. Something is odd though, it's as if you could've made it maybe more.. interesting? Even though I can see the mapping skill is good, there's room to make more interesting things with this song, the slow parts are forgettable at most and the only impressive thing is the kiai.

This isn't particularily crazy either, but the ideas are executed in the parts where it matters, and there's also a notorious expertise as well. The kiai, albeit less impressive, is better executed in contrast to the rest of the map.

Really lovely design. Momentum is well-handled throughout, visuals are beautiful, contrast is well-executed. No notes.

I really wish some of the visual themes here, like the playfield symmetry, got more development than they did. Additionally, the density of the first kiai really takes away from the chance for anything else to stand out. That section just felt overdone. Aside from those, though, this is a really solid entry.

Garrulous is a solid entry and shows competence, but I think just loses out compared to the opposing entry in expertise. The map is overall great, but there are few minor issues that hurt coherence in particular. Mainly, the 1:52 section is mapped great in my opinion and I love the usage of kicksliders during the whole section, issue is that this way of mapping hasn't been introduced in any way or built up to before in the map? First kiai at 52secs uses more circle focused patterns, going generally for similar visual style, which is fine. The section at 1:45 though has little in common with either of the two, while musically being a build up for the final kiai. I feel this could be a great place to introduce the patterning slightly, which would make the kiai itself make more sense with the rest of the map. Closest I could find to build up would be the pattern right before 01:51:723 (1,2,3,4) - or 01:31:854 (1,2,3,4) - this singular pattern in a section prior. Afterwards, the section at 02:11:065 just feels half-baked, the ideas are there but patterns could connect better with one another visually, or use more of the editor space to progress more. Overall, the map is good and the final kiai is great, but due to lack of proper buildup of the core idea I think it overshadows the rest of the map just a bit.

Honestly very little to comment on this. Loquacious is just a consistently good map. Symmetry is used plenty but not to the point of overshadowing every other pattern. Shaping varies throughout but in a manner that makes sense within the song. A lot of patterns use dense circle focused rhythms but still manage to keep being engaging. Emphasis is most/all of the time on point. And I wouldn't say the map is boring or uninventive either. A very solid map and my pick for the matchup. ps: 00:54:783 (1,2,1,2,1,2,1,1) - 01:07:612 (1,2,3,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1) - really liked those patterns

so many fun patterns, would say this map has more unique visuals, 00:16:591 - cool doubles, 01:52:315 - in the last chorus not sure i can get behind the 1/8 slider usage, since while it makes for some cool patterns, their usage is not tied to anything special in the song and is not consistent thus it's somewhat hurting your rhythm to song correlation

00:16:592 - am sad u didnt map the pianos; loots of circle heavy rhythms are executed well imo with patterning and movement changes reflecting the changes in the song very well, esp in choruses - 00:50:342, 01:50:538 - thats a fun looking sun(?) pattern, overall just a very polished and consistenty solid map, has its share of fun and nice looking patterns too so i'd lean toward it more