Good Robot

This game is overrated and overpriced. Gameplay is uninteresting and never really changes; the environments are bland and boring; abilities and skills don't seem to have a great deal of impact; the feeling of progress is non-existent, and the graphics are dull to match. If you want titles similar to this but ones far more dynamic and with character you could try: Astro Aqua-Kitty, Cryptark or Pixeljunk Shooter.

Looks pretty to start with, nice controls, but gets samey very quickly. No map, you're not sure where the next area is so there's lots of flying around looking for the right tunnel to go down. Basically things have moved on a lot in the last ten years, indie game-wise. It's a bit of a shame as I like the aesthetics but there's not much to it. Surprised how may 'very positive' reviews there are as it's just 'OK' for a twin-stick shooter. I can't recommend it when there are so many other decent shooters out there, so this is for those who have exhausted all the excellent ones.

Shamus Young was a role model and inspiration for me.

Fun. Beat it on my first run in ~5 hours but that includes a long break in the middle, lol.

RIP Shamus Young. However I feel his kids are desecrating his legacy, so don't buy this.

The author was apparently disappointed with the kind of play that players felt pushed into, but I have to say, this game pushed a lot of the right buttons for me. It was a labor of love, and it's not expensive, so I say if you like this style of shooty-shooty, then go for it!