Cavity Busters

by SpaceMyFriend, Ben Ridge

The Developer Says...

Cavity Busters is a roguelite toothpunk bullet hell where you use your one and only tooth to chomp the cavity infested enemies. Run on the walls, dodge through bullet filled rooms and stomp baddies. Collect power ups, contract powerful diseases, and dig your way through the body.

Players Like...

❤ Mastering the Wall-Run and Leap

Players can wall-run to briefly slow down time, granting them a tactical advantage. They can use this ability to nimbly dodge enemy projectiles, reposition themselves for better vantage points, or quickly traverse the environment. The jump mechanic allows players to leap high into the air, providing an overhead view of the battlefield and enabling them to stomp on stunned enemies below. Combining these movement options creates a fluid, responsive traversal system that is key to navigating the game's challenging bullet hell combat.

❤ Throwing and Recalling the Tooth

The primary attack involves throwing a tooth and then recalling it. This innovative mechanic requires players to carefully time and aim their shots, as they must retrieve the tooth before firing it again. Players can also charge the tooth for increased damage, adding an extra layer of depth to the combat. Mastering the rhythm of throwing and recalling the tooth is essential for shredding through hordes of enemies.

❤ Weighing the Risks and Rewards of Diseases

Enemies drop "disease" pickups that provide both positive and negative effects. Players must decide whether the potential benefits outweigh the drawbacks, creating meaningful risk-reward decisions. If a player chooses to leave a disease behind, the game will instead "consume" it, increasing the overall difficulty of the dungeon. This dynamic system encourages experimentation and strategic thinking as players strive to maximize the advantages of diseases while mitigating their downsides.

❤ Fluid Combat Combining Traversal and Attacks

The responsive controls and high-energy pacing ensure that each encounter feels engaging and challenging. Players can seamlessly transition between wall-running, jumping, and tooth throwing to dodge attacks, reposition themselves, and unleash a barrage of dental-themed projectiles. Mastering this fluid combat loop is essential for survival in the face of the game's diverse array of enemy types and environmental hazards.

❤ Replayable Procedural Mayhem

The game's procedurally generated levels ensure that no two runs are exactly the same, encouraging players to experiment with different strategies and play styles. The wide selection of upgrades, diseases, and other pickups further contributes to the game's replayability, as players strive to discover synergistic combinations and push the limits of their abilities. The deep and rewarding gameplay loop has earned the game praise from players who appreciate its blend of roguelite elements, bullet hell combat, and innovative movement mechanics.

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