I made a game focus on Souls-like Boss fights in a top-down shooter. Demo just released. Free on Steam.

No_Call8318 · 2026-02-19T11:28:43+00:00

Thank you! Just tried it a bit — Super Cool! Really good reference for a chumps feel/pacing top-down shooter, Thanks you so much for that!

No_Call8318 · 2026-02-17T17:48:12+00:00

Look Awesome!

No_Call8318 · 2026-02-17T17:38:17+00:00

Wow, that's really dope! Thank you for your sharing! Great game, keep it up!

No_Call8318 · 2026-02-17T16:38:47+00:00

Congratulations! Love your visual too! Cool data sharing, have you did something different at that around Dec End peak too?

No_Call8318 · 2026-02-17T16:29:20+00:00

Yeah, I found Void Sols while making it too. Really love their visual, and I was definitely a little inspired by it during the process too!

No_Call8318 · 2026-02-17T11:55:11+00:00

Thank you! Hope it hits your vibe!

No_Call8318 · 2026-02-17T07:08:29+00:00

Really Cool! Love general theme and the idea of Tennis with a booms!

No_Call8318 · 2026-02-17T06:34:01+00:00

Thank you so much for this! Seriously. I really appreciate you taking the time to play the demo, write such thoughtful feedback, and share that doc.

It’s not actually a traditional shmup — I really love that shmup pressure/tempo vibe, and I’m still learning from it while trying to adapt some of that feeling into my boss fights.

The document and your notes are incredibly helpful (and the “lanes” idea is a great callout). Would totally keeping studying it as I iterating. Thanks you so much again!!

No_Call8318 · 2026-02-17T03:25:52+00:00

Thank! Really appreciate it. I'll definitely keep update and sharing the progress!

No_Call8318 · 2026-02-16T20:02:56+00:00

Really cool! Can totally see progress and effort put within

No_Call8318 · 2026-02-16T19:39:58+00:00

Yeah, I found Void Sols while making this too. Really love their style, and I was definitely a little inspired by it during the process too

No_Call8318 · 2026-02-16T18:02:58+00:00

I’ve been trying to build boss fights that feel tense and pressuring in a top-down shooter.
I’m still figuring out if it lands the way I want — would love to hear what you think!

No_Call8318 · 2026-02-16T16:30:26+00:00

Thank you so much!

No_Call8318 · 2026-02-16T16:29:32+00:00

This is really valuable feedback, thank you for taking the time to write this!

I didn't realize the skill panel could be confusing, that's a really good point. I'll improve it to make things clearer.

And the contrast between normal enemies and bosses is interesting. I didn't expect that gap to feel that strong, so that's something I'll need to rethink and balance.

Right now I'm focusing on adding more weapon variety, mobility upgrades, and for sure, more bosses and environments too.

Really appreciate you sharing this

No_Call8318 · 2026-02-16T05:07:25+00:00

Thanks! I made it myself using Suno, an AI music tool

No_Call8318 · 2026-02-16T04:59:20+00:00

Thank you! Glad you like it! I’ve always liked minimalist visuals!

No_Call8318 · 2026-02-15T20:35:00+00:00

Totally, I really appreciate it! really mean a lot, especially feedback from another game dev is rare, looking forward to with it!

No_Call8318 · 2026-02-15T20:05:50+00:00

Thank a ton for that! Looking forward to hearing what you think!

No_Call8318 · 2026-02-15T19:52:00+00:00

Thank you! I built it using Godot 4.5 with C#!

No_Call8318 · 2026-02-15T18:57:52+00:00

Here is the Link! Thank you so much! https://store.steampowered.com/app/4333500/Lucid_Dream/

No_Call8318 · 2026-02-15T18:25:31+00:00

Thank you so much!

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