I'm not really a fan of top down shooters because I've played to many to count in many different jams besides this one, but this is actually one of the better ones I have played. The enemy variety is a plus and that alone makes it better than many of the top down shooters I have played, even though some of the bad guys are basically tank versions of the small ones. There is also a tremendous amount of polish here. The pixel art is fantastic and the animation is smooth, (definitely way better than my game) The combat is punchy and juicy too.
I think the game falls short on the creative side because there really isn't any new here, top down shooters with upgrades have been done before, and the stronger damage bonus you get after each death doesn't really feel innovative to make it unique.
But overall, I love the game.