Gobsmacked by Ash & Adam Games
https://store.steampowered.com/app/27...

Gameplay: High velocity arena shooter movement, but I get stuck very often on walls. The grapple helped alleviate this problem, but it was still frustrating to try to get all the balloons when I kept missing jumps. The health system was also somewhat frustrating since it gets extremely expensive to buy more health, I felt like the run was just doomed when I got to 10 health since that means that 2 shots would just kill me, and I did not have any evasive maneuvers. I enjoyed gathering coins that the audience threw at me but I don't think I had much choice in terms of what items I could get. There were no items that would really help me get further in the run (like armor). The slowdown mechanic when shooting was interesting but I don't know how I feel about it happening everytime I shoot.

Art: Really enjoyed the artstyle, and I think it is nice to look at and reads well.

Sound: The goblin sounds were well done and the rock n roll sound track fit the theme well

Story: Fight as a gladiator and earn money, but to what end?

Overall: Very promising start to this game, I feel that the movement could be smoother with less interruptions (maybe a goblin dash mechanic?), and that the gold could have more impact in allowing you to invest in your current run's longevity. Keep it up and I hope to play the game when it comes out!

Entertainment Value: 15 min