could have been better...

... but it's not that bad, gameplay and graphics were good, minnor bugs...

a few suggestions:
- power-ups should be cumulative in my opinion, when picking up two of the same power-ups quickly, you should add +10 seconds instead of setting the power-up timer on 10 seconds...
- some damage sound or visual indication, i couldn't tell if i got hit or not most of the time...
- and a reload button would be a nice touch...

And yes, it's a lot like crimsonland in many ways (leveling, perks, top-down view, controls)

Monochrome...

Interesting attempt with a retro look, simple graphics, gets progressivly harder, but could use a level select feature, a power up or two (expand paddle, extra ball, extra life etc.), a bit variety to level design now and than and it could be more fun... also, angle control is a pain, lost most lives trying to change the angle of the ball that way...