(Continued.) At the same time, it's not so intense that it's really rage-inducing. That, combined with the absolutely stunning graphics and the rather generous (not in a bad way) rate at which health is given, makes it like a relaxing but challenging dance, which you really wouldn't expect from a bullet hell game. That said, I have one complaint. While the random spawning of enemies is great, it's also really unpredictable. I've had enemies spawn right in my path and get through even the best weapons and wisest target choice because I had no time to prepare for it. I feel some sort of ahead-of-time warning is needed.
Absolutely love this. The unique simultaneous evolution of the powerups and enemies makes it incredibly replayable, especially in the beginning. It makes the player learn each enemy and weapon and forces us to constantly come up with new strategies, making it a bit of a puzzle too (in a good way). The bullet-blocking is also a great mechanic, as it forces you to choose your targets wisely. It really breaks the whole idiosyncratic mold of, "The enemy can only hurt you if he touches you."
It stays on gray screen for a few seconds while loading the game.