I beat Saros last night, and the funny thing is, I don’t think I’m done with it. Not in a checklist-brain way. More like: I still have the itch. I want another run. I want to see what other busted, beautiful nonsense the game will let me discover.
This essay examines Saros’ “death contract”: when Drive hits limit break, Negligence can erase all Lucenite on death. The issue isn’t harsh risk, it’s vague communication. Without clear stakes, a gamble feels like punishment for success.
Hmm... the first step. Shmups, game design, creative musings. & my sweet Loki girl delivering powerups to DrBossKey. This is the way of the MotherShmupper