BeatHell

BeatHell

Rhythmic Bullet Hell Prototype | Game Jam Project

BeatHell is a fast-paced bullet hell prototype developed in 10 days for Bullet Hell Jam 2023, responding to the theme “Limited.” The project explores constraint-driven design by turning traditional bullet hell mechanics into a resource-management challenge.

Rather than simply dodging incoming fire, players must actively engage with enemy projectiles to survive and attack, creating a constant tension between risk and reward.

Core Design Concepts

• Limited ammunition as a core mechanic
  Players do not generate ammo passively; it must be collected from incoming enemy fire.

• Absorption-based resource loop
  Projectiles can be absorbed to replenish ammo, encouraging aggressive positioning rather than pure avoidance.

• Capacity constraints
  Ammunition storage is intentionally capped, forcing players to make moment-to-moment decisions about when to attack or absorb.

• Limit Break system
  Overfilling the ammo meter triggers an automatic, screen-clearing radial attack, rewarding controlled risk-taking.

• Screen constraints
  The game is constrained to only the bounds of a single screen.

Development Context

• Developed in Unity (C#)

• Created solo within a 10-day game jam

• Designed as a focused mechanical experiment rather than a content-heavy game

• Playable in browser and via download

Accessibility

• Optional reduced flashing effects mode for photosensitivity

Design and programming/Music/Art - Joseph (CoSeph Games)

Some additional icons:

https://esquiredevmark.itch.io/generic-gamepad-font

https://gamedeveloperstudio.itch.io/icon-pack