Flatshot

Flatshot is a Shoot'em up (Bullet-Hell, Shmup or STG) with minimalist flat aesthetics.

Features

Keyboard and Gamepad support

Available on Linux and Windows

Continuous boss fights

Steam achievements

Global and friends ranking

Save replays of your bests runs

Watch global and friend's replays

Interactive tutorial and training

Minimalist flat design

Random generated backgrounds

Engaging soundtrack

Diverse, unique and challenging boss attack patterns

Deep and simple core mechanics

Minimalism

Game mechanics

With only 8 directional movement and a single action button we achieved a deep gameplay experience:

Proximity damage multiplier: The closer you get, the harder you hit.

Charge attack: Stop shooting to charge, shoot to unleash the an attack that cleans bullets in it's way.

Parry: Press the shoot button right before getting hit to parry.

Parry dash: After a successful parry, keep the shoot button pressed for a short invulnerability time and speed boost.

Damage proration: On hit, the player activates a shield that lowers the next hits damage.

Graphics

We created a visually pleasing look inspired by flat principles.

No HUD: We replaced the traditional HUD by other indicators such as screen shakes, sound effects, color effects. Now the player will be more focused on the fast paced action.

Random generated backgrounds: Every time the game starts a new background will be generated. All backgrounds are carefully designed with colors and shapes that will surprise the player senses every time.