Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!
Players take control of Nat, the creator of the legendary Hazelnut Hex cereal, in this fast-paced, arcade-style "bullet hell" shoot 'em up. The core gameplay loop involves maneuvering through dense barrages of colorful enemy projectiles while rapidly firing your own weapon to defeat a diverse array of foes. The tight, responsive controls allow players to nimbly dodge and weave through the action.
A key mechanic is the ability to charge and release a powerful piercing shot. Holding down the shoot button charges this shot, which deals increased damage and can hit multiple enemies in a line. Chaining these charged shots together to take out enemies in quick succession is crucial for scoring high points and filling the Superbeam meter.
Once the Superbeam meter is charged by collecting stars dropped by defeated enemies, players can unleash a devastating screen-clearing attack. Mastering the timing and placement of these Superbeam attacks is essential for maximizing scoring opportunities in the dense bullet patterns.
The game offers three distinct shot types - a narrow, high-speed option, a wide spread shot, and a balanced middle ground. Each type has its own advantages, requiring players to adapt their strategies based on the stage and enemy layouts.
While the game's generous lives and continues make it relatively approachable for newcomers, the scoring and high-score chasing elements provide significant depth and challenge for more experienced shoot 'em up players. The higher difficulty mode further tests player skill and mastery.
The local co-op multiplayer allows players to team up and tackle the bullet hell stages together, adding an extra layer of strategy and coordination to the experience.