Rui's review for "Incoming Tide", a melee map by R.Gaming_Strike
I had seen this map earlier and it did catch my attention. Effectively, "Incoming Tide" is a melee map which combines both a gorgeous terrain and a well made melee scenario with all the characteristics such a piece requires.And, if that leaves a doubt on anyone, don't let it stop you from playing the map. Other than what I've said, I really don't know what to say: the landscape is fair for both players, all neutral buildings have been placed on decent locations, typical mistakes such as pathing holes in-between the trees are not present, creeps' drops are well set...There is only one drop that I think needs rectification, which is that of the Gold Mine expansion reachable only with a Goblin Zeppelin: the Red Drake drops a random lvl4 Charged item and, for the creep camp he's on, I think it's too powerful, not to mention you also have the Forest Troll Shadow Priest dropping a powerup. A lvl 3 charged should be enough.
And that's it! This is indeed a very good map! My rating is 4,5 out of 5, which rounds up to 5 (Highly Recommended). This map is set to Reviewed status.