General idea dump

• Write in Python.

  • Suggested game engine is Cocos2d-Python.
    • If you're not convinced - it might just have some of the best debugging tools around.

• Thinking Megaman kind of idea; side-scroller where you modify and augment your weapon.

  • Your weapon being an axe that hacks.
    • Ranged upgrades: head -> grip; handle -> barrel
  • Space vikings. Because why not.
    • Setting... viking longboat in space?

• Trivial side-to-side AI.

• Levels built with http://mapeditor.org

• Nice-to-have:

  • Boss battle