Hi RNG cowboy!
I thought this was a fun little arcade-style game! After you get the hang of it, you can pretty much play endlessly it seems. In my opinion, the best way to remedy this is if the game increased in difficulty as time ticked up. That way, there are some soft run limits and the best of the best can truly shine at higher levels.
Unfortunately, I didn't really see the need for any weapon other than the laser. And joining weapons together didn't really add or break any gameplay mechanics as much as just signaling that a weapon is available for use.
Cool game! Reminds me of Galaga. Keep up the good work!
Best,
Brandon from TheIndieDream