Really hard game and the dashing enemy was really unenjoyable.
Also I think it is outside of the theme. anything related to the theme didn't affect gameplay.
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Thanks for playing.
The less you shoot the more bullets you can shoot. For example the dashing enemies you have better luck to defeat them if you shoot more bullets on them when you are in maximum size.
There is also an inverted mechanic of the theme. The more you shoot the smaller you become.
Just remember that keeping the fire button down will no help you in the long run.