Reminds me of Balloon Fight! Great job!
Reviews for "Marelza's Cauldron"
This is a really good minimalistic single screen arcade game.
The aesthetic is super cute and the flicky mechanic (and a good ol' pinball style multiplier) really do encourage you to move through the space in interesting and strategic ways.
There is some awkwardness such as the controls (I know they are somewhat intentionally floaty, but still) and the fact that since you can't shoot while invincible you're actually somewhat more vulnerable. Still, other decisions contribute well to the feel of the game such as the fact that the space loops but shots can't cross the screen barrier.
I know you're probably trying to ape the "black box" era of NES games, but even so a cuter title screen would be great. This nice little Halloween game deserves it!
A excellent mix between Balloon Fight, Bubble Bobble, and Flicky. Good work !
LuckyDingoStudios responds:
You got it, those all are games I took inspiration from! Thanks!
amazing game. fucking love it. just, when is the sex mod going to be out?
Bubble bobble if it was mid
Seriously though, this game is pretty fun. The overall gameplay loop works, and it has a degree of challenge to it. The art was also very authentic, same with the music, and I really liked the thumbnail.
However, the gameplay does feel a little static, as the enemies ignore you, and bunch up at the top. Also I feel the skeletons I feel could have done more, like maybe thrown a projectile, or jumped up, because you end up just killing them all immediately and moving on.
Still, was a nice timewaster.