*Do you think Freud would have a really fun time analyzing this game?*

Damn, I suck at shmups! But let me tell you, if you're going to choose any shmup to start with, this would be the one. It has a really helpful tutorial that pretty much sets the tone for how to progress and get better at the game. The progression of which creates something that would normally only be an hour or two of content, into a 15+ hour experience.
It's this simple value that AAA studios just don't understand. Angel at Dusk laughs in the face of hyper-realistic graphics and dumbed-down difficulty, with what appear to be vector images of sexualized eldritch crab people barraging the player with bone covered hot-dogs, as midi-programmed thrash metal drives the pulse of our "angel" as she tries to maneuver and shield against the hot dogs and flim-flams targeted her way.
It's got the challenge of an arcade that keeps a person improving upon play, and the awesome visual aesthetic that charms one's finer emotional brain. Hell, it's even got story line for all you weirdos who have to have lore for every single thing.
What more could you ask for in a perfect video game?

I highly recommend giving this game a try even if you've never played shmups or you're an average skill player. If not for the fun of the game play, you may enjoy the art or the music.