Great job capturing the vibe of a fast-paced top-down shooter with a Halloween flair — the music and visuals immediately set a fun mood. The controls feel responsive and it’s easy to jump in, which is ideal for a jam game.
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A couple of suggestions: the intro felt quite long, which may lessen engagement before the action hits. Also, adding more weapon variety (for example, a spread gun or rockets) and extra visual feedback (particle effects, hit indicators) would elevate the play experience.
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Overall, a strong entry — you've got a solid foundation here, and with a few tweaks it could really shine.
And here’s a gentle invite to check out my jam entry:
If you’ve got a few minutes, I’d love for you to try my game Hush Boy, Hush and share your thoughts.
Link: https://itch.io/jam/gamedevtv-halloween-jam-2025/rate/3971977