I like the way you do metal. The effects could use a little bit of work, I think. The fluid(?) centre could be a lot more dynamic, which would add considerably to the dynamism of the piece. Overall this is very good, especially considering how out of your element it is!
I don't really know either. I guess it's a power source of some kind.
The story for the game is abysmal, and I don't have much of a say in anything other than the art. The backgrounds are godawful, and at this point I'm just trying to do the best I can with the stuff that I was assigned before the school year ends. :(
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