Crazy Christmas Chase

I showcase this game in my Obscure Christmas Game video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-G7_T6XcU8

Hey, remember me? I tried out your game here and had some fun with it. Here are my thoughts:

• My first reaction after pressing x to play was "DYNAMITE HEADDY SFX?! OH HECK YEAH!!".

• The graphics are decent (I wish I was that good with spriting) however the scenery can get repetitive. Maybe you can make the the background and/or houses change as the game progresses.

• Good choice in music. I really like that main menu theme!

• The controls are responsive which is great. However, it does feel a little "stiff" when you move up and down (it's pretty hard to avoid that snowman). I think the up/down movement just needs a little speed buff.

• I think the game gets too fast too quickly. It's probably fine for now but consider tweeking this when you add new content. You do want your players to stay alive long enough to see the newer content (unless you were going for a more hardcore experience).

• For the future, if you're planning on adding new bosses, consider tuning down the amount of normal enemies that spawn DURING bosses. That way you can make the boss itself more challenging without making it too difficult.

• Maybe consider adding GJ highscores and achievements when the game has more content.

• I also support Satik64's great ideas.

In conclusion, this game really has potential. You got the basics down, all you got to do is to flesh it out. I give this game 4/5 stars! I'll also be folowing the game. Good job! Looking forward to any future updates! :)

PS: My highscore was 550. Also, I'm planning on sending out a PM to you somewhere today.

Hi, a tried the game and I have some notes.
I like audiovisual of the game (music combination is great and graphic has a nice style). Gameplay is simple but it looks very promising if you plan to improve the game.

Some of my ideas:

• A small interval between shooting - aim will be more important

• Definitely bonuses/powerups - at least extra life, maybe better shooting, protection, slowing time... (for a while)

• Faster moving up and down

• More space for maneuvering (houses would be at lower position and maybe with collisions?)

• Score multiplier for shooting more enemies or gifts in short interval

• More enemies and bosses (maybe enemy on ground with shooting?)

• More variability of environment

This game is already good and I look forward to the next updates! :)
My highscore is 225.

So, please, if anybody wants to give this game a rating, please post a comment explaining your rating. I said I might make an update, this game still has a chance of becoming good, but I need your feedback to improve it ;)

Wow !!! 1/5 ! That's a personal record XD It would have been more constructive to drop a line explaining why the game seems so bad to you, dear Game Jolt user, but whatever, thanks for rating ! ^w^