The screen exploded with light. The particle effects for the Frenzy mode were unpolished—raw, white bursts of data. The game engine struggled to render the sheer volume of animation. The sound glitched, looping a high-pitched whine of a slug transforming.

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Elias unleashed Burpy. The little slug transformed mid-air, unleashing a fireball. But the animation wasn't right. Usually, Burpy’s attack was a bright, cheerful explosion. Here, the fire was a deep crimson, and when it struck the enemy shield, the screen shook violently. A glitchy static sound pierced his headphones.

Once a slug hits 100 mph after being fired, it transforms into a powerful battle form. Fusion Shots: