diff --git a/graphics/muzzle_flash.png b/graphics/muzzle_flash.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f02f0bd
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diff --git a/graphics/muzzle_flash.png.import b/graphics/muzzle_flash.png.import
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d8bf0de
--- /dev/null
+++ b/graphics/muzzle_flash.png.import
@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+[remap]
+
+importer="texture"
+type="CompressedTexture2D"
+uid="uid://crmbupr3qg0j"
+path="res://.godot/imported/muzzle_flash.png-a4acd317005dff07444b3286deac56f4.ctex"
+metadata={
+"vram_texture": false
+}
+
+[deps]
+
+source_file="res://graphics/muzzle_flash.png"
+dest_files=["res://.godot/imported/muzzle_flash.png-a4acd317005dff07444b3286deac56f4.ctex"]
+
+[params]
+
+compress/mode=0
+compress/high_quality=false
+compress/lossy_quality=0.7
+compress/uastc_level=0
+compress/rdo_quality_loss=0.0
+compress/hdr_compression=1
+compress/normal_map=0
+compress/channel_pack=0
+mipmaps/generate=false
+mipmaps/limit=-1
+roughness/mode=0
+roughness/src_normal=""
+process/channel_remap/red=0
+process/channel_remap/green=1
+process/channel_remap/blue=2
+process/channel_remap/alpha=3
+process/fix_alpha_border=true
+process/premult_alpha=false
+process/normal_map_invert_y=false
+process/hdr_as_srgb=false
+process/hdr_clamp_exposure=false
+process/size_limit=0
+detect_3d/compress_to=1
diff --git a/resources/shot_stock.tres b/resources/shot_stock.tres
index a3817e7..a485b71 100644
--- a/resources/shot_stock.tres
+++ b/resources/shot_stock.tres
@@ -6,6 +6,6 @@
 [resource]
 script = ExtResource("1_dpne1")
 shot_name = "Stock"
-speed = -300
+speed = -350
 cooldown = 0.0
 metadata/_custom_type_script = "uid://ccdohs4gduee5"
diff --git a/scenes/player.tscn b/scenes/player.tscn
index 80abd56..177e4e7 100644
--- a/scenes/player.tscn
+++ b/scenes/player.tscn
@@ -3,18 +3,108 @@
 [ext_resource type="Script" uid="uid://otm88638j7f8" path="res://scripts/player.gd" id="1_g2els"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://ddpclu2vdy2ve" path="res://scenes/stock_weapon.tscn" id="2_dqkch"]
 [ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://cq4we1m1yv22s" path="res://graphics/ship.png" id="2_qhqgy"]
+[ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://crmbupr3qg0j" path="res://graphics/muzzle_flash.png" id="4_dqkch"]
+[ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://b0iavxi8vaxtj" path="res://graphics/ship_thrusters.png" id="5_qlg0r"]
+
+[sub_resource type="AtlasTexture" id="AtlasTexture_tuyoq"]
+atlas = ExtResource("5_qlg0r")
+region = Rect2(28, 0, 14, 6)
+
+[sub_resource type="AtlasTexture" id="AtlasTexture_fjrip"]
+atlas = ExtResource("5_qlg0r")
+region = Rect2(42, 0, 14, 6)
+
+[sub_resource type="AtlasTexture" id="AtlasTexture_smehm"]
+atlas = ExtResource("5_qlg0r")
+region = Rect2(1, 0, 14, 6)
+
+[sub_resource type="AtlasTexture" id="AtlasTexture_ur7pv"]
+atlas = ExtResource("5_qlg0r")
+region = Rect2(15, 0, 14, 6)
+
+[sub_resource type="SpriteFrames" id="SpriteFrames_y4r1p"]
+animations = [{
+"frames": [{
+"duration": 1.0,
+"texture": SubResource("AtlasTexture_tuyoq")
+}, {
+"duration": 1.0,
+"texture": SubResource("AtlasTexture_fjrip")
+}],
+"loop": true,
+"name": &"banked",
+"speed": 15.0
+}, {
+"frames": [{
+"duration": 1.0,
+"texture": SubResource("AtlasTexture_smehm")
+}, {
+"duration": 1.0,
+"texture": SubResource("AtlasTexture_ur7pv")
+}],
+"loop": true,
+"name": &"fwd",
+"speed": 15.0
+}]
+
+[sub_resource type="AtlasTexture" id="AtlasTexture_qlg0r"]
+atlas = ExtResource("4_dqkch")
+region = Rect2(0, 0, 15, 8)
+
+[sub_resource type="AtlasTexture" id="AtlasTexture_y4r1p"]
+atlas = ExtResource("4_dqkch")
+region = Rect2(15, 0, 15, 8)
+
+[sub_resource type="AtlasTexture" id="AtlasTexture_d2wvv"]
+atlas = ExtResource("4_dqkch")
+region = Rect2(30, 0, 15, 8)
+
+[sub_resource type="SpriteFrames" id="SpriteFrames_3v2ag"]
+animations = [{
+"frames": [{
+"duration": 1.0,
+"texture": SubResource("AtlasTexture_qlg0r")
+}, {
+"duration": 1.0,
+"texture": SubResource("AtlasTexture_y4r1p")
+}, {
+"duration": 1.0,
+"texture": SubResource("AtlasTexture_d2wvv")
+}],
+"loop": true,
+"name": &"stock",
+"speed": 15.0
+}]
 
 [sub_resource type="RectangleShape2D" id="RectangleShape2D_dqkch"]
+size = Vector2(10, 11)
 
 [node name="Player" type="Area2D" unique_id=652131079]
 script = ExtResource("1_g2els")
+speed = 165
 weapon_current = ExtResource("2_dqkch")
 
 [node name="Ship" type="Sprite2D" parent="." unique_id=1155866924]
 unique_name_in_owner = true
 texture = ExtResource("2_qhqgy")
+hframes = 3
+region_rect = Rect2(0, 0, 62, 24.370766)
+
+[node name="Thrusters" type="AnimatedSprite2D" parent="Ship" unique_id=2096876587]
+position = Vector2(0, 15)
+sprite_frames = SubResource("SpriteFrames_y4r1p")
+animation = &"fwd"
+autoplay = "fwd"
+
+[node name="MuzzleFlash" type="AnimatedSprite2D" parent="Ship" unique_id=1584132038]
+unique_name_in_owner = true
+position = Vector2(0, -16)
+sprite_frames = SubResource("SpriteFrames_3v2ag")
+animation = &"stock"
+autoplay = "stock"
 
 [node name="CollisionShape2D" type="CollisionShape2D" parent="." unique_id=485826453]
+position = Vector2(0, -3.5)
 shape = SubResource("RectangleShape2D_dqkch")
 
 [node name="WeaponCooldown" type="Timer" parent="." unique_id=269678170]
diff --git a/scripts/player.gd b/scripts/player.gd
index 4262e3b..669b58e 100644
--- a/scripts/player.gd
+++ b/scripts/player.gd
@@ -3,7 +3,8 @@ extends Area2D
 @export var speed: int = 150
 @export var shield_max: int = 10
 
-var velocity: Vector2 = Vector2.ZERO
+#var ship = %Ship
+
 var shield: int = 0: set = shield_set
 var can_shoot: bool = true
 var is_shooting: bool = false
@@ -27,55 +28,42 @@ func _process(delta):
   ship_displacement = position.y - previous_position.y
   travel += bullet_speed * delta + (ship_displacement)
   travel = clamp(travel, 0, 1.9 * weapon_spacing)
-  #TODO: sprite frame change on x axis
-  #if input.x > 0:
-        #$Ship.frame = 2
-        #$Ship/Boosters.animation = "right"
-    #elif input.x < 0:
-        #$Ship.frame = 0
-        #$Ship/Boosters.animation = "left"
-    #else:
-        #$Ship.frame = 1
-        #$Ship/Boosters.animation = "forward"
+  
+  # Sprite feedback based one player input
+  if input.x > 0:
+    %Ship.frame = 2
+    %Ship/Thrusters.flip_h = true
+    %Ship/Thrusters.animation = "banked"
+  elif input.x < 0:
+    %Ship.frame = 1
+    %Ship/Thrusters.flip_h = false
+    %Ship/Thrusters.animation = "banked"
+  else:
+    %Ship.frame = 0
+    %Ship/Thrusters.flip_h = false
+    %Ship/Thrusters.animation = "fwd"
   
   previous_position = position      
   position += input * speed * delta
   position = position.clamp(Vector2(12,12), screensize - Vector2(12,12))
-  # Update velocity based on input
-  #var direction = Vector2.ZERO
-  #if Input.is_action_pressed("down"):
-      #direction.y += 1
-  #if Input.is_action_pressed("up"):
-      #direction.y -= 1
-#
-  ## Normalize direction and apply speed
-  #if direction.length() > 0:
-      #velocity = direction.normalized() * speed
-
-  # Update velocity
-  #velocity += velocity * delta
-  velocity = input * speed
-  
   
   if Input.is_action_pressed("shoot"):
-    print("Spacebar pressed!")
     is_shooting = true
 
   else: 
     is_shooting = false
   
   if is_shooting == true:
+    print("Spacebar pressed!")
+    %MuzzleFlash.show()
+    %Ship/MuzzleFlash.animation = "stock"
+    
     if travel > weapon_spacing:
       shoot()
       travel -= weapon_spacing
-        
-    #weapon_timer += delta
-    #print(weapon_timer)
-    #if weapon_timer >= weapon_rate:
-      #shoot()
-      #weapon_timer = 0.0
-  
-  if is_shooting == false: return
+      
+  if is_shooting == false:
+    %MuzzleFlash.hide()
 
 func shield_set(_value: int):
   return
@@ -88,16 +76,13 @@ func _on_weapon_cooldown_timeout() -> void:
 
 
 func shoot():
+  # Instantiate the bullet
   var bullet = weapon_current.instantiate()
-  bullet.position = position + Vector2(0,-20)
-  #previous_position = position
   get_tree().root.add_child(bullet)
+  bullet.position = position + Vector2(0,-23)
   weapon_rate = bullet.shot_data.rate
   weapon_spacing = bullet.shot_data.spacing
   bullet_speed = abs(bullet.shot_data.speed)
-  #bullet.global_transform = self.global_transform
   prints(bullet.shot_data.shot_name, "weapon fired") #Print which weapon is firing
-  #weapon_cooldown = $WeaponCooldown
-  #weapon_cooldown.wait_time = bullet.shot_data.cooldown
-  #weapon_cooldown.start()
-  #can_shoot = not can_shoot
+   
+  
diff --git a/scripts/player_shot.gd b/scripts/player_shot.gd
index 98bf23d..54418e6 100644
--- a/scripts/player_shot.gd
+++ b/scripts/player_shot.gd
@@ -3,8 +3,8 @@ extends Resource
 
 @export var shot_name: String
 @export var damage: int = 1
-@export var speed: int = 100
+@export var speed: int = 135
 @export var rate: float = 0.1
 @export var cooldown: float = 0.25
 @export var sprite: Texture2D = preload("res://graphics/shot.png")
-@export var spacing: float = 50
+@export var spacing: float = 35