Most shmups treat a "graze" as a close call or a minor scoring bonus. In Psyvariar , it is your primary engine of growth. By flying dangerously close to enemy projectiles—a mechanic known as —you fill an experience bar. When that bar maxes out, your ship levels up, granting a brief window of invincibility and evolving your craft into more powerful forms.
“The buzz system is immediately comprehensible, “get close but don't die”, yet supports skill ceiling so high that expert play resembles performance art.” WordPress.com · 3 months ago Psyvariar Complete Edition
: An updated version with re-ordered stages and enhanced mechanics. It allows you to "buzz" the same bullet multiple times, leading to massive level gains and even higher skill ceilings. A Lasting Legacy Most shmups treat a "graze" as a close