So, most of stage graphics are done now. The only one remaining is stage 1, although at this point I'm thinking about reusing some of the graphics shown in my initial post(namely the forrest background) while changing up the inner part of the level. I tried some Thaddeus-esque stuff but I just couldn't pull it off. I've also started experimenting with enemy code, but don't expect anything fancy. Also, I might post some of said stage gfx, just not right now.