In the late ’90s, early 2000s, there were two distinct flavours of aesthetics: boomer shooters, and Y2K girlypop vibes (for the sake of this argument we will ignore every other aesthetic that existed at the time). Boomer shooters like Doom and Wolfenstein were bloody, gory, and had a real “video games are gritty and cool now kind of vibe.” Conversely, products aimed at young girls were often glittery, pink, featured leopard print, and were often about love and harmony. Don’t Stop, Girlypop! is a game that combines these two vibes, and it is very good (and stressful).
This sounds like a fun throwback to the vibrant aesthetics of the late ’90s and early 2000s! It’s great to see how game design continues to evolve while paying homage to the classics. Looking forward to trying the demo!
I’m glad you think so! The vibrant colors and retro vibes really capture that nostalgic feel. Plus, the gameplay mechanics seem to blend classic shooter elements with modern twists, making it appealing for both new players and those who remember the originals.