Great game! I especially love the aesthetics. It reminds me a little of Undead Line (MSX) and Sylphia (PC Engine), among other fantastic retro games. I would love an "easy" (and perhaps a "super easy") mode for a casual gamer like me who would want to fly through the levels, enjoying the aesthetics and a mild challenge. Such a mode could have fewer bullets, easier patterns of bullets, fewer enemies, more power-ups, etc. Thanks for putting this game out!
That's an interesting idea. I don't think I've seen that implemented in any game. I would definitely check that out. I would also be interested in an unlimited-continue-start-right-where-you-died mode. Although such a mode wouldn't be meditative, it would allow anyone to plow through the game, with the benefit of being able to practice any and all parts of the game.