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{{Infobox Level|image = File:Problematic-gameplay.png|stars = 10[[File:Star.png|15px]]|creator = Dhafin|difficulty = [[File:Easy Demon.png|20px]] Easy Demon|sequences = C, S, C, W, S, C|portals = Gravity, Size, Speed, Dual, Key|song = Problematic|composer = Rukkus|created = March 19th, 2012|id = 7116121}}
|image     = Problematic.png
'''[[Problematic]]''' is an easy demon-rated level created by [[Dhafin]]. It is one of the easiest demon [[Nine Circles Levels|Nine Circles levels]]. It was hacked by [[TeamHax]], but later restored.
|id        = 7116121
|creator   = Dhafin
|created    = [[Update 1.9]]
|updated    = [[Update 2.0]]
|difficulty = {{EasyDemon}}
|stars      = 10
|coins      = 3
|length    = 1m 0s (Long)<ref group="Notes">Problematic's length is 54 seconds, a Medium-type length, but it is displayed as Long and 1 minute in the editor due to an unchecked triple-speed portal and an extra half-speed portal put out of bounds.</ref>
|objects    = 8,462
|copytype  = Password (6701)
|downloads  = 34.37M
|likes      = 1.27M
|rating    = Featured
|artist    = [https://rukkus.newgrounds.com/ NIGHTkilla (Rukkus)]
|music      = [https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/477060 Problematic]
|musicid    = 477060
}}
'''Problematic''' is a [[Update 1.9|1.9]]/[[Update 2.0|2.0]] Easy Demon level by Dhafin. The level is a remake of [[Nine Circles]]. It is one of the easiest Demon-rated [[Nine Circles Levels|Nine Circles levels]] and one of the most famous levels due to its unique design and challenging difficulty. The gameplay makes heavy use of size, speed, and gravity changes.


==Description==
== Description ==
*'''0-12%:''' Problematic begins with a simple yet tricky cube sequence, which consists of many spikes that can easily be jumped over.
This is a Demon level that uses a style that is derived from [[Zobros]]'s infamous demon, [[Nine Circles]]. However, it is much easier than [[Nine Circles]], uses far more size, speed and gravity changes, and its user coins are not silver.
*'''12-24%:''' Next, the player enters a brief ship sequence considered easier than the previous section, not featuring nearly as many threats. The next cube sequence is semi-auto and far easier than the first, with the last few seconds being auto, serving as a prelude to the level's most distinctive feature: the wave.
*'''24-85%:''' The Nine Circles wave sequence is introduced, and the beat drops. The player must now avoid the walls and the numerous sawblades. Unlike other Nine Circles levels, it features larger spacing, and many segments are not at triple speed. The penultimate sequence is a ship sequence that involves flying straight ahead for roughly three seconds, with the word 'NICE!' flashing in the background.
*'''85-100%:''' Finally, the player enters one final cube sequence, which can easily be completed without any distractions since there are not many obstacles. The level ends with Dhafin's name. At the end of the level, the creator's name, Dhafin, is written in blocks, along with the text '10*', indicating Dhafin's request to have Problematic be rated 10-stars by [[Robert Topala|RobTop]].


==User coins==
== Gameplay ==
Problematic contains three user coins.
The level starts off with a cube sequence which is mildly difficult since there are numerous spikes which can easily be jumped on. The ship sequence is easier than the cube sequence, since there aren't as many threats. However, it is half speed, slower than the cube, so the player must therefore be a little bit careful. The next cube area is far easier than the first one, due to the fact that the last few seconds are auto. The [[Nine Circles]] wave is introduced, and the beat drops. The player must now take care to avoid the walls and the numerous sawblades. However, this level has a much easier wave segment than most of the other [[Nine Circles]] levels, so the player should not worry as much, as the spacing is much larger and there are many segments where the wave is not triple speed. The penultimate sequence is a ship area, which lasts for roughly three seconds with the word "NICE!" flashing in the background. The final area is a cube, which can easily be completed without any distractions since there are not many obstacles. The level ends with [[Dhafin]]'s name.
*The first coin is located at 11% in the first cube sequence. It requires hitting a yellow orb marked with an X to land on an invisible platform and collect a key, which removes the spike on a column ahead, and the coin is free to collect by not jumping.
*The second coin is located at 30%, early into the wave sequence. It requires going downwards as a mini-wave in anti-gravity and fitting through a small passage between a sawblade at double speed to collect it.
*The third and final coin is located at 97% in the final cube sequence. It requires jumping over the creator's name, written in blocks, to land a little further from the yellow pad. The coin is near a spike.


==Gameplay==
== User coins ==
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The level has 3 bronze user coins. They are all fairly simple to get, the 2nd coin being the hardest.
* The first coin is obtained when the player gets a key. This key brings down the first coin and removes the spike previously over it.
* The second coin is obtained very early in the wave segment. The player has to fit in between two sawblades at double speed to successfully claim the coin.
* The last coin is fairly easy. At the end of [[Dhafin|Dhafin's]] name, instead of falling onto the jump pad, jump over the pad and this will cause the third coin to appear which you obtain shortly after. Be careful as there is a spike near the coin that can cause you to crash at 97% if you jump too early.


==Trivia==
== Bugs ==
*Problematic's colour scheme is possibly based on Dhafin's choice of icon colour, green.
* It is possible to skip several portals during the wave, including the second ship sequence.
*Much of the community refers to Problematic as the 'Green Nine Circles', although other Nine Circles levels released at the time, such as Down Bass, are also green.
* In the wave sequence, it is possible to miss the double speed changer with the upside down gravity portal. This makes you stay at triple speed, but it is still possible to beat the level like this.
*Problematic is currently the most liked Nine Circles remake, which excludes the original level.
*The only fake blocks in Problematic used as actual obstacles are in the middle of the wave sequence.
*Problematic received criticism for its first cube sequence, which was deemed harder and more troublesome than the wave sequence.
*Problematic was updated in Update 2.0 to add user coins. However, they were unverified for a long time before RobTop verified them much later.
*In mid-July 2019, Problematic got hacked, making it a free Demon. A secret way was accessed by skipping the first blue orb.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nubQYvflOdA</ref>
**Additionally, the same day, Problematic was briefly rerated to an Extreme Demon before being reverted to an Easy Demon.
*The level's name used to be uncapitalized, 'problematic'. It is unknown why or how it was changed.
*There is a harder Nine Circles level named Catastrophic that seems to be inspired by Problematic.
*There is a remake called Red Problematic, created by Pl3xus TV, which, as its name indicates, has identical gameplay, only with reddish tones in its decoration.
**The popular YouTuber Bycraftxx has uploaded said remake to his channel.
{{Togglebox
|header = Errors
|body  = <nowiki />
*It is possible to skip several portals during the wave sequence, including the second ship sequence.
*In the wave sequence, it is possible to miss the double-speed portal with the yellow anti-gravity portal, causing the player to stay at triple speed but still making it possible to beat the level.
}}
{{Togglebox
|header = Notable fails
|body  = <nowiki />
*M31 failed at 97%, at the last spike, trying to get the last coin. He later beat Problematic without the coin.
*Complazra failed at 97% for the same reason as M31. He has now completed the level with all three coins.
*[[EricVanWilderman]] failed at 85% at the beginning of the final cube sequence, attempting to make a jump that he thought was possible.
}}


==Notes==
== Trivia ==
<references group="Notes" />
* This was previously considered the easiest demon Nine Circles remake, but this title is now tied with [[Infinite Circles]] and [[Ultra Paracosm]]. Its difficulty can be compared to [[Space Circles]].
* The level's color scheme is possibly based on [[Dhafin|Dhafin's]] icon of choice's color, green.
* This is currently the most liked [[Nine Circles Levels|Nine Circles remake]] and one of the three remakes to have beaten the edge of 100k likes, with [[Jawbreaker]] and [[Dorabae-Basic 10]].
* The only fake blocks in the level used as actual obstacles are in the middle of the wave.
* There is a much harder Nine Circles level that seems to be inspired by Problematic. The level in question is [[Catastrophic]] by TheOne21, and was previously on in the Top 50.
* People say that the first cube is harder than the wave.


==References==
== Fails ==
<references />
*M31 crashed in 97%, at the last spike, trying to get the last coin. He later beat the level without the coin.
[[Category:Classic levels]]
*[[GuitarHeroStyles]] crashed in 96% because of a bug.
*[[EricVanWilderman]] crashed in 85% at the beginning of the final cube sequence, attempting to make a jump that he thought was possible.
 
== Walkthrough ==
[[File:Geometry Dash ~ Problematic by Dhafin ALL 3 Coins|centre|thumb|330x330px|Credit to EricVanWilderman.]]
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[[Category:User Created levels]]
[[Category:Nine Circles levels]]
[[Category:1.9 Levels]]
[[Category:Ultra Easy Demons]]
[[Category:Easy circles]]
[[Category:Long Levels]]
[[Category:Featured Levels]]
[[Category:2015 levels]]
[[Category:Levels with user coins]]
[[Category:Easy Demon]]
[[Category:Buffed levels]]
[[Category:Upgraded levels]]
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