Good dialogue system and setting, definitely worth building on. You should give the guy some moving arms and legs to make that walking animation juicier!

Super pretty game world, and gamefeel overall felt super clean.

I'm so excited to see where you go with this- shmup or not, I think you've started some great work here.

Unique take on the SHMUP! I find myself going around trying to shoot all of the NPCS.. Maybe its the gray hair, but I get a Florida nursing home vibe which adds layers of metaphorical complexities beyond my comprehension.  The amount of work that went into the music paid off because now it is stuck in my head. I like the consistent theme  in your work.