Vampire Survivors: An Ode to Castlevania – Evolution and Innovation in the Bullet Hell Genre
What do a swarm of bats and a screen overflowing with projectiles have in common? Beyond the obvious chaos, both are core elements of two gaming experiences that, while separated by decades and design philosophies, share a deep connection. Vampire Survivors, the indie sensation that unexpectedly exploded onto the scene, owes a significant debt to…