Meet the DemoBots.

They have only one function: Demolish stuff.

Of course, one wonders why they're human-sized and carry hammers. It helps keep debris to a minimum, and makes them approachable to humans.

Nothing is more encouraging than developing an enemy AI just right to the point where you're saying, "It's fun now!"

...and this is practically an evolution of the Shiro Ninja games.

A few details not in the video:

There are plans for multiple types of guns.

The combo meter (little yellow meter) can build up to 4 Charged attacks. At max, you use the electrifying screen-nuke. Otherwise, you do a crowd-control spin attack.

Heavy enemies take a bit more work to stun, much less defeat. The guy here takes four punches in a row to stun, or a powerful-enough shot. Regular bullets don't move him an inch.

Cleaned up the HUD for visibility.

The background is temporary. The tiles, we'll see. I can't say I like drawing elaborate backgrounds, despite my previous game's gratuitous use of scaling BG effects.

A brief preview of the gameplay. Nothing's final yet.

Sure. TWO layers of "painted" backgrounds. Makes the area feel more lived in.

...well... This is awkward.

Yes, I CAN make an animated background within a matte, with a shifting color palette. However, I realize this doesn't look like lava, no matter which way you shake it.

...the effect's cool, though.

If you've had your fill of games where you play as elephants and blue hedgehogs, this might be for you.

...and I haven't advertised this the best, but it's coming.

I made an up-to-date trailer for Terry's Treasure Trouble!

You know, in case it wasn't clear what kind of game this is.