«doradura» (Extreme Demon) by IvashkaUA | Geometry Dash

My 23rd extreme demon. I remember when this came out 2 years ago and thinking it was one of the most beautiful extreme demons I'd seen in a very long time. Not just the gorgeous visuals, but the heartfelt music and playful gameplay all tied together to create a remarkable package. I've tried this a few times over the years but never full committed as it always seemed daunting and very precise. A few days ago I decided to sit down and grind it out, and after 6,669 attempts (should've been lower, but that's an insane number to have for an attempt count) here we are! This comes from the Ukrainian creator Ivashka, and after playing through his other works I can firmly say this is his magnum opus. There is so much love and care put into this. I want to start first with the song though, because it is definitely one of the most unique songs used in an extreme like this, but its meaning will unfortunately go over a lot of players' heads that don't speak the language. The song's name translates to «Dorafool» which is in reference to the artist. It's a simple piece that documents an exchange she had with a potential partner. This person told Dora they should go on a date, and she promptly agreed. She sings about how she was getting ready all evening, trying to decide what to wear, and just generally being super nervous. When it was time, she went to the place they were supposed to meet and waited for two hours. Not wanting to seem to pushy until this point, she finally decides to...