Getting better.
Graphics-8: Pretty good use of sprites. Nice sprites special effects and explosions. But the scrolling Backgrounds need work.
Style-9: Very much like SQFP (Which i'm a fan of) The story is pretty interesting and the fights are fast paced, but is slightly hampered by the slowdown.
Sound-6: Some sounds and music were crisp and easy to listen to, while some weren't.
Violence-8: Plenty of it. But needed blood for a 10. (Although I don't like adding it to my animations).
Interactivity-3: For the play buttons and scene select.
humor-5: Some funny bits, but not laugh out loud funny.
Overall 10: There are a few things to improve on, but i'm sure you'll do it with more practice. Keep it up.