Okay, I Like the Ingredients, but...
...This game is a mess. There a lot about the intentions behind this game I like. I tend to like games with catchy, upbeat music like shown here, with colorful graphics and such, and of course, the 90's was full of such games.
However, the controls are quite unresponsive, and need fixing. I can't move left or right, and I can barely move up or down. The sprites, although nicely designed (they look really colorful like something out of bust a move or Twinbee), are lacking in regards to their animation. They sure could use a few extra frames if you know what I mean. There should be more variety in enemies, and a couple bosses too. We need more than just green spiky guy and seahorses, just saying. Although I love the music you have here, each stage should have it's own unique musical score. Also, these weird symbols pop up when I shoot down stuff. I don't know what that's for. Also, powerups, can't go wrong with power ups. Oh, and through in some precise bullet curtain patterns for challenge. Yep, I think that's all.