I feel like I'm missing a trick here. I don't think its possible to dodge shots when you still occupy the same space you were in when it was fired by the time the shot reaches it... Nonetheless, the invincibility frames were generous enough that I could just collect food faster than I could lose it, so I guess it worked out in the end?
Difficulty weirdness aside, the music's a great fit, the graphics are snazzy, and I very much appreciate the twist on a classic formula. Good game, had fun.