Band Wagon #1 - Getting The Band Together [PLAYTEST]

Hello everyone and welcome to GJP Games. Thanks for tuning in! Gather your instruments and hold the rhythm against endless hordes in this full playtest showcase of *Bandwagon**, the upcoming musical action-roguelike developed by **bippinbits* (creators of *Dome Keeper*)! Combining Bullet Heaven survival mechanics with rhythmic team-building, watch as we recruit fellow animal musicians, construct harmonious item synergies, and fight off relentless waves of enemies across the playtest build. The core gameplay centers around keeping your band together inside a musical aura, where instruments fire attacks and pulses automatically on the beat. As you explore the map, rescuing and recruiting lost band members expands your attack zone and enables powerful harmonies. The playtest highlights dynamic upgrade trees—allowing players to modify volume, tempo, and instrument mechanics—alongside map exploration objectives like breaking enemy encampments and collecting musical notes for rare chest upgrades. Each playable character brings a distinct flavor to the ensemble. The Pig (Keyboardist) fires directional projectiles along musical scales, while the Squirrel (Lyrist) unleashes wide-sweeping string pulses for crowd control. The Mouse (Drummer) provides heavy-knockback shockwaves, the Dog (Tuba) blasts piercing sonic waves, and the Deer (Wind Instruments) delivers sustained area-of-effect damage. Together, these mechanics and characters form a rich, cooperative survival experience driven by rhythm and positioning. #bandwagon #bippinbits #gjpgames