A really fun, creative, and good looking game! I love the idea of moving in a circular loop, and adding projectiles into the mix was a nice element as well. The chase sequence where you switch directions was really fun and enjoyable as well, and made the gameplay more frantic and fun! The crazy artwork and music also add to the experience a lot, and tie the whole thing together. For some feedback, I think that it could be a little more clear when enemies and the star thing in the center are going to shoot, telegraphing that a little more could make the game even more good to play. Overall, I really liked this one, congrats on the great submission!