I just finished Crystal Breaker, a new indie shmup on Steam and Switch. It's a fun, simple, frantic shooter that avoids some of the pet peeves shmups are known for.
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Pros:
3 difficulties and 2 characters
Can select any level you've unlocked
Short powerup progression (2 or 3 powerups maxes you out and they're plentiful)
Good eurobeat music
Great control
Good pixelart
Three hit lifebar with health restoration via points
Dedicated boost button
Comments
Can destroy some enemy bullets with your own
No contact damage (only damaged by projectiles)
Smooth framerate
Cons
Could use more variety in enemies and stages
Can be hard to see pink bullets (you can't destroy them)
3 difficulties and 2 characters
Can select any level you've unlocked
Short powerup progression (2 or 3 powerups maxes you out and they're plentiful)
Good eurobeat music
Great control
Good pixelart
Three hit lifebar with health restoration via points
Dedicated boost button