Info about REDNEG ALLSTARS SWING-BY EDITION:

Official game description:
  
Cosmo Dreamer and Like Dreamer's "Outside" sends you a fantastic and comical boss-rush bullet-rush shooting game.  
This game is a free game "REDNEG ALLSTARS" with a new visual look, It has come to Steam with a swing-by acceleration.  
You will enjoy a series of intense battles with unique boss characters.  
Bulletstorm type games have an image of being difficult to play, but don't worry.  
The game is designed for beginners, while advanced players can enjoy more active play.  
Science, magic, and various races coexist,  
and various species coexist, sometimes bickering, sometimes seeking each other out.  
"REDNEG"  
Many large-scale wars have passed,  
The planet is now showing an average level of calmness.  
The REDNEG's leader, "Bell Nibiru", has taken over the planet.  
The idea was to make the barrage warfare, once reserved for wars, into a competition.  
To achieve peaceful and intense fighting,  
She was a believer in science and opened up the field of computer-simulated  
She unveiled a computer-simulated barrage.  
"The battle to hurt and rob is here to die!  
　You who hunger for struggle! From now on, in this virtual world  
　Let us compete with each other in a pure and righteous manner!"  
The name of the simulation program is "Bullet Bell Game".  
It was the very battlefield reproduced in the sea of electrons.  
・More than 30 bosses attack one after another.  
　Find out the strategies of the bosses with various characteristics!  
・Various player characters with unique personalities.  
　The number of player types increases as you play the game.  
　The characters you can choose as players also appear as bosses.  
・Magic Gauge" system for beginners  
　Magic Gauge is a gauge that protects you from enemy bullets.  
　The Magic Gauge can be used as a shield to protect against enemy bullets or as a bomb to unleash powerful attacks!  
・RANK system that changes the difficulty level in real time according to your skill.  
・A full practice mode that allows players to carefully study all bosses.  
・There are also extra modes such as "endless"...until you run out of power with a randomly appearing boss!  
・When you fulfill the conditions, you can add illustrations to the gallery and earn achievements.  
　Will you be able to collect them all?

Release date: Jun 20, 2024

Categories: Bullet-hell, Shooter, Boss Rush, Action, High Score Chasing, Arcade, Bullet Heaven, Touhou Project


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price: No data
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: 0.8h
  - Session length: 0.5h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provided includes direct mentions of playtime metrics. '1cc in 47min' suggests that the main story or campaign can be completed in approximately 47 minutes. '30分足らずで1周できるだろう' translates to 'It should be possible to complete one round in less than 30 minutes,' indicating a typical session length. '1日1キャラづつで楽しんでいます' translates to 'I enjoy playing one character per day,' suggesting a session length of around an hour or less. '短時間でも何度でも遊べる作り' translates to 'It's designed to be playable multiple times even in short periods,' reinforcing the idea of short session lengths. There is no direct evidence for game completion or endgame playtime, so those fields are marked as null.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game is fun immediately due to its fast pacing and continuous action, with tutorials and practice modes helping new players get started quickly.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: N/A
  - Time to anchor: 0h 0m
  - Friction: scoring seemed a bit boring; characters are very much alike
  - Unlock drivers: manual/tutorial for new players; practice mode
  - Conditions: continuous action; fast pacing; no stage clear screen
- Player Archetypes:
  - Beginner-Friendly Shmup Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Accessible and enjoyable gameplay.
    - Playstyle: Casual, enjoys lower difficulty settings and beginner-friendly features.
    - Experience: newcomer
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: beginner; newcomer
    - Reference games: Cosmo Dreamers; Like Dreamers
  - Veteran Shmup Grinder (buy)
    - Motivation: Challenging and content-rich gameplay.
    - Playstyle: Grinding, enjoys high difficulty settings and extensive content.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: veteran; shmup fan
    - Reference games: Cosmo Dreamers; Like Dreamers


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Fun and engaging gameplay (weight 0.81): The gameplay is described as fun, addicting, and enjoyable with no downtime. Players find it a blast to play and a low-stress experience.
- Accessible for all skill levels (weight 0.65): The game is recommended for beginners and fans of the series. It is accessible for different skill levels, making it ideal for both beginners and veterans.
- Many player characters (weight 0.54): The game features many player characters, including loads of new characters and a large number of characters to choose from.
- Creative and varied bullet patterns (weight 0.41): The game features very creative, challenging, and colorful bullet patterns. These patterns are unique and enjoyable, adding to the game's appeal.
- Good bullet visibility and design (weight 0.35): The game has easy bullet visibility and good bullet design. Some bullets do not appear too close to the player, enhancing gameplay.
- Nice music and art (weight 0.34): The game has nice music and an art gallery. The soundtrack is well-chosen, and the sound effects are perfect.
- Many bosses with varied attacks (weight 0.3): The game includes over 60 bosses with varied attacks, offering a wide range of boss battles.
- Rich content with unlockable elements (weight 0.3): The game offers several modes, characters, and difficulty levels. It includes unlockable elements and various additional content.
- Beginner-friendly tutorial (weight 0.23): The game includes a beginner-friendly tutorial and manual, making it accessible for new players.
- Tight and responsive controls (weight 0.17): The game has tight and responsive controls with no noticeable delay, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- One of the best modern shmups (weight 0.16): The game is considered one of the best modern shoot'em ups, developed by some of the best modern shmup developers.

Common complaints:
- Less variety than Like Dreamer (weight 0.31): The game has fewer stage sections and less variety compared to Like Dreamer. Many players prefer Like Dreamer for its stages and bosses, indicating a lack of content diversity.
- High difficulty and imbalance (weight 0.31): The game is noted for its high difficulty and significant difficulty spikes, particularly with the True Last Boss. There are also noticeable difficulty differences among bosses.
- Boring scoring system (weight 0.24): The scoring system is criticized for being boring and not as fun as the one in Like Dreamer. The focus on scoring is not appealing to many players.
- Characters lack uniqueness (weight 0.17): Characters in the game are very similar to each other, and their abilities don't make much difference in gameplay.
- Unstable frame rate (weight 0.1): The game suffers from an unstable frame rate, affecting the overall gameplay experience.
- Tedious ranking system (weight 0.09): The ranking system progression is considered tedious by players, adding to the frustration.
- Lack of story development (weight 0.09): The game lacks story and character development, making the narrative feel shallow.
- Fast boss transitions (weight 0.08): The next boss starts too fast, which can be jarring for players.

Gameplay feedback:
- Bullet hell and boss rush focus (weight 0.81): The game is heavily focused on bullet hell and boss rush mechanics, providing a challenging and intense shoot'em up experience.
- Extensive boss battles (weight 0.43): There are numerous bosses with varied attack patterns, offering a significant challenge and variety.
- Large roster of characters (weight 0.41): The game features a wide variety of playable characters, including both new and returning favorites.
- Multiple game modes (weight 0.35): Includes various modes such as time attack, practice, and endless mode, providing diverse gameplay experiences.
- Bomb mechanics (weight 0.28): Players can use bombs strategically, with options for both auto and manual detonation.
- Achievement system (weight 0.23): There are numerous achievements to unlock, adding replay value and extra challenges for players.
- Alternate modes and patterns (weight 0.23): Different modes feature unique boss patterns, adding depth and replayability to the game.
- Ranking and leaderboard system (weight 0.23): Players can compete for high scores and rankings, with an online leaderboard to track progress.
- Inspired by Touhou (weight 0.23): The game draws inspiration from the Touhou series, featuring similar gameplay mechanics and patterns.
- Close-range combat mechanics (weight 0.22): Engaging in close-range combat increases damage output, encouraging strategic positioning.
- Replay and tutorial features (weight 0.15): The game includes replay features and tutorials, helping players improve their skills and share their achievements.
- Technical performance (weight 0.1): The game runs at a solid framerate with no stuttering, ensuring a smooth gameplay experience.
- Unlockable content (weight 0.1): Players can unlock additional characters and difficulties, adding to the game's longevity.

Performance notes:
- Mixed framerate feedback (weight 0.23): Players have varying experiences with the game's framerate. Some report a rock solid framerate, while others encounter frame rate stability issues.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for bullet hell fans (weight 0.43): The game is highly recommended for fans of bullet hell shmups and those with experience or interest in the genre. It is also suggested for fans of Touhou and other similar games.
- Adjust slowdown feature (weight 0.1): Players suggest turning the slowdown feature from CONSUMER to ARCADE for a better gaming experience, indicating a preference for arcade-style gameplay mechanics.
- Lock frame rate to 60 (weight 0.1): It is recommended to lock the frame rate to 60 in the graphics settings, which likely improves the smoothness and playability of the game.
- Recommended for boss rush fans (weight 0.1): The game is recommended for those who enjoy boss rush gameplay, indicating that it has appealing boss fight mechanics.
- Recommended for developer's fans (weight 0.1): The game is recommended for fans of the developer's other games, suggesting consistency in quality or style that appeals to existing fans.
- Try ARCADE mode (weight 0.1): ARCADE mode is recommended for simpler controls, making the game more accessible to players who may find the standard controls complex.
- Recommended despite art issues (weight 0.1): Some players recommend the game even though there are noted issues with the art. This suggests that the gameplay outweighs the visual shortcomings.
- Read the manual (weight 0.1): Players advise reading the manual for useful information, indicating that the manual provides valuable insights or tips for gameplay.
- Support the developer (weight 0.09): There is a call to support the developer, which may reflect a positive reception of the game and appreciation for the developer's work.

Other player notes:
- Character design criticisms (weight 0.16): Some players find the character designs unappealing or overly exaggerated, particularly noting characters with disproportionate features.
- Additional content availability (weight 0.14): Players mention the availability of a free game online and a DLC art book, indicating additional content related to the game.
- Smaller player hitbox (weight 0.09): The game features a smaller hitbox for the player's character, which could impact gameplay mechanics and player experience.

Emotions:
- Enjoyment (weight 0.22): Players enjoy the game's engaging and varied bullet patterns, well-balanced difficulty, and unique features reminiscent of other beloved games. The variety of characters, game modes, and colorful visuals contribute to a fun and enjoyable experience.
- Joy (weight 0.22): The game brings joy through its fun and smooth gameplay, beginner-friendly features, and rich content. Players appreciate the detailed story, character information, and the cute art style accompanied by catchy music.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.11): Players feel satisfied with the game's solid framerate, pure gameplay, and tight controls. The variety of difficulties, rich content, and various settings cater to both beginners and veterans, enhancing the overall satisfaction.
- Excitement (weight 0.1): The game excites players with its variety of bosses and modes, engaging and fast-paced gameplay, and the thrill of close-range combat. The concept of continuous boss battles and the sheer number of characters add to the excitement.
- Excited (weight 0.06): Players are excited by the pure Boss Rush mode and the challenge of dodging bullets. The variety of player characters and bosses with varied attacks, along with the continuous battle format, contribute to the excitement.
- Satisfied (weight 0.04): Players are satisfied with the solid game mechanics, multiple difficulties, and gamemodes. The continuous battle format and well-made boss patterns add to the overall satisfaction.
- Appreciation (weight 0.04): Players appreciate the detailed practice mode, challenges, and the inclusion of new and returning characters. The auto-guard feature and strategic depth are also highly valued.
- Disappointment (weight 0.04): Some players express disappointment with the low-budget character art and soundtrack issues. The focus on scoring and boss rush mode also contributes to their dissatisfaction.
- Frustration (weight 0.04): Players feel frustrated due to the tedious ranking system and difficulty imbalance. The timing of the next boss also adds to their frustration.
- Admiration (weight 0.04): Players admire the developer's skill and unique style, as well as the variety of characters and visual clarity. The creator's reputation and the game's distinct features contribute to this admiration.
- Happy (weight 0.02): Players are happy with the adorable cast of characters and the easy visibility of bullets. The pure boss rush STG and rich bullet patterns also contribute to their happiness.
- Fascinated (weight 0.01): Players are fascinated by the unstoppable boss rush and endless mode, which provide a unique and engaging experience.
- Love (weight 0.01): Players love the bullet hell shmups and the developer's games, appreciating the unique and challenging gameplay.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Players are enthusiastic about the game's mechanics and character designs, which enhance their overall enjoyment.}