I absolutely adore this game! It's a simple yet incredibly fun arcade experience. It successfully captures the essence of retro gaming while also being highly addictive.
My personal favorite aspect is the mechanic of using the laser to both dodge and move around. It adds a unique twist to the gameplay, and I can't help but gush over how well you incorporated the theme in such a creative way. And that art style is just- perfection! simple, modern, neon and everything in between haha!
If I were to offer some constructive feedback, I would suggest giving players more reasons to avoid sticking in the corner and cheesing the game. For example, you could implement a warning system that triggers when a player spends too long in a corner, signaling the imminent spawning of an object. Alternatively, you could opt for a surprise element with no warning at all! You could also make the walls kill you though that could be too tricky for players. Additionally, for future releases, consider adding power-ups to enhance the gameplay experience. Plus it would be fantastic to see the background visuals morph and behave like the old Windows Media Player visualizer—a visually mesmerizing touch!
Furthermore, expanding the game with additional modes, such as a laser tag-inspired versus mode or even a rhythm-based mode, would add even more excitement. Take these with a grain of salt since this is just top of my head silly ideas haha!
Overall, this game is nothing short of amazing. It ranks among the top submissions in my opinion. If you plan on a full release, rest assured that I'll be one of the first to purchase a copy—I'm that enthusiastic about your duos work! Keep up the incredible job!