Dashy no Blast - Pre-Alpha Halloween Demo from Voxel

[cloofoofoo]

I'm trying to decide on how to expand the gameplay beyond shooting simple waves of enemies and then progressing to the next map. After listening to everyone complaining about Cannon Spike's gameplay in Dreamcast Junkyard #109 (thanks SpaceHoliday), I'm convinced that more is needed. I'm considering some kind of roguelite map randomisation (think Binding of Isaac'?) and finding powerups, but on the other hand I don't want the project to blow way out of scope and join my vast Smaug-like horde of unfinished games. Any and all suggestions appreciated

Probably two or three rooms of enemies then a boss spawn might extend and give variety to canon spike formula.

[Guimli]

I've just played your demo. It was really fun. As I like canon spike or xenocrisis, I would also think to keep the game simple. Maybe add a second attack or charged shot. I also liked the "money" you can collect in xenocrisis to buy upgrades between levels.