Hi, gamedev.net. I've been working on a mobile game for some time now, and I'm looking for some feedback. Having a hard time staying motivated, so hopefully sharing my progress will help.

My main fears are that the core gameplay isn't fun or intuitive. The game is basically a mashup of Brickout and Sci-Fi Shmups. The player takes the role of a civilian power-core transporter pulled into a galactic war. The ship isn't armed with any conventional weapons. Instead, the player bounces a power core at foes while simultaneously dodging incoming fire. Taking damage destabilizes the core, making it faster and harder to handle.

My current prototype is located here: https://jwmartin0988.github.io/Repository/. Levels 1-15 are currently playable. This was a quick port from my Android build to WebGL, so a few bugs cropped up and you may need to zoom out if you have a smaller monitor. Like me.

Mainly looking for feedback on the feel of the gameplay. Note that if you strike the core while moving, some of your velocity is imparted, making it possible to send it where you like with a little practice. 

@v790

Many thanks for giving it a whirl. I haven't yet implemented "game over" yet, as I'm still testing new mechanics and failing levels often.

Losing all core instability doesn't cost you a core, just makes it nearly impossible to keep up with, so you'll likely lose it. I'll be sure to communicate that to the player when I throw a tutorial together.

You're right, I do need to implement a scoring system based on time and damage taken. And maybe leaderboard support, since I bought native mobile support assets.

I'm still undecided as far as how to introduce powerups. My first instinct is to craft stages around powerups unique to that stage. 

I'm looking to come up with just a few more common enemies. I think then I'll be able to come up with enough unique configurations to offer 50 challenging levels. Any ideas as far as that goes?

I think I'll start with that in level 5, the first appearance of the "sniper". Buff it and offer a powerup that lets you aim the core through the blockers easily.

And maybe a powerup that lets you fire projectiles, allowing traditional bullet-hell shmup levels on occasion.