Beat the game: Feedback for Devs

[Starshades]

I just want to say I love this game, I think it's awesome. I like it SO much that I wanted to try and give some feedback to the devs if they happen to view the discussion boards here.

For the record, I beat the game on the 'Hard' preset once that was added in via patch, so I give my feedback based on the preset difficulties. The 'custom' difficulty option kind of feels like cheating.

1. First thing that I think is important is the roguelike nature of the game. Going for specific item builds is a bit too random. Like, if I want to go for specifically a kind of 'close call' build, I just have to get too lucky with what items appear in the shop. Maybe if the shop reroll was cheaper and ascended in price everytime you press it. So maybe it costs 50, then 100, then 150, etc. I think something like that would help us garnish whatever build we're aiming for while also maintaining a fun level of randomness.

2. More opportunities to stick to the ground longer. So, this is especially true for late game I think, but I ended up feeling like I was 'flying' more than I was 'running'. I enjoyed the highway/train obstacle the most, the one with the boost rings, specifically because it allowed me to actually run for a bit and spend a little less time in the air.

3. A lot of the really fun items seem to unlock much later, leaving the midgame feel a bit dull for item builds.

4. The new difficulty options are great, but I'd prefer if 'custom' wasn't so extreme. It basically turns the game on its head if you use it, trivialising the both the main game and achievements.

5. Speaking of beating the game, there's a lack of reward there. If there's anything you can add there like, I don't know, give the girl a new hat. Maybe 'custom' can be an unlock for beating the game or something.

6. Aside from some difficulty spikes and fun colour filters, a lot of the shards feel too similar. And this point is really just, we need more content, more uniqueness in the stages. It's interesting because I've seen some cool ideas for stages in a video on your YT page where you can play as the Captain, like, yeah, put all that in please! I'd love to see some of that cut content added in through patches or DLC.

7. This might sound stupid, but I'd like it if there was just a bit more to explore in the hub world. I understand it's just a hub, but it's still kinda big so I thought there would be a cool secret or two to explore and find. Aside from endless mode, it's quite barren.

8. A jump button. Even if it's only in 'walk mode'. Nothing extreme, just a little hop. I think it'll do a lot help the game feel more natural.

9. That final boss is crazy. I'm not sure what needs to be done there, but ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥.

Again, I actually love this game a lot I REALLY want to see more Haste! It's the kind of game that I think can truly pop off with just the right tuning and content updates. I'll support this game anyway I can and hope we see more.

[Botten Hanna]

Thank you for the feedback!