Flatshot

About this game

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.