Flatshot

Flatshot is a Shoot'em up (Bullet-Hell, Shmup or STG) with minimalist flat aesthetics.

Features

• Keyboard and Gamepad support
• Available on Linux and Windows
• Continuous boss fights
• Steam achievements
• Global and friends ranking
• Save replays of your bests runs
• Watch global and friend's replays
• Interactive tutorial and training
• Minimalist flat design
• Random generated backgrounds
• Engaging soundtrack
• Diverse, unique and challenging boss attack patterns
• Deep and simple core mechanics

Minimalism

Game mechanics

With only 8 directional movement and a single action button we achieved a deep gameplay experience:

• Proximity damage multiplier: The closer you get, the harder you hit.
• Charge attack: Stop shooting to charge, shoot to unleash the an attack that cleans bullets in it's way.
• Parry: Press the shoot button right before getting hit to parry.
• Parry dash: After a successful parry, keep the shoot button pressed for a short invulnerability time and speed boost.
• Damage proration: On hit, the player activates a shield that lowers the next hits damage.

Graphics

We created a visually pleasing look inspired by flat principles.

• No HUD: We replaced the traditional HUD by other indicators such as screen shakes, sound effects, color effects. Now the player will be more focused on the fast paced action.
• Random generated backgrounds: Every time the game starts a new background will be generated. All backgrounds are carefully designed with colors and shapes that will surprise the player senses every time.