rtghd, thanks for playing Senile Showdown and sharing your playthrough! It has been posted to our Discord and added to our YouTube playlist.
The saving mechanic / check point was an idea we tossed around, but we were going for a "Final Fight" / "Streets of Rage" + N64 vibe. Those old beat 'em ups didn't have the save systems, so it makes it all the more sweet when you complete the game!
Cheers,
Scythe Dev Team