Pixel art graphics have a nice attention to detail. The controls are not smooth at all. The Gameplay is slow and so is the hero. It is hard to determine which one is hurting the gameplay the most.

The movement and controls may feel a bit stiff, but there's no denying that the concept behind this game is well founded. I can see a potential sequel being a massive improvement and expansion on what makes this current game good. Here's a few things I'd to see in the next game.

1. Gamepad support
2. Additional movement mechanics like wall jumping and upward air dashes
3. Platform mechanics like sliding ice surfaces and crumbling platforms
4. Boss battles
5. Health bar
6. More varied enemy design
7. Stage hazards like lava and spikes
8. Full-screen support
9. Perhaps an actual story

Feel free to pick and choose what works for you.

Very cool game with an impressive amount of polish to it in regards to the graphics! The animation is a pleasure to look at both in terms of the gameplay and the menus. I'm kinda at odds with the game however, despite enjoying it. It just felt like it was a bit too slow and punishing for the combo gameplay it's going for. For example, I love how snappy the downwards-drill move is: it starts immediately and you can chain it into other moves after you hit something. The side-dash however? Very slow to start, ends way too early, and if you miss, you're stuck in a super long recovery animation. The cancel move seems super cool: love the way you flash and the sound effect that goes with it! But all it does is screw you over as you can't do anything after it: why can't I use it to give me a little leeway in chaining attacks? Also, while I love chaining moves in the air, trying to chain side-dashes on grounded opponents can be frustrating as you're trying to time it right before hitting the ground so you don't lose the combo. Basically, I think the game is really, really cool, but the combo system is really inflexible at the moment and demands too much perfection: if it was a bit more loose, forgiving, cancellable, and so on, I think the game would feel less laggy and such. However, I understand if you want to keep it designed as-is to keep it a 'hard-core' experience. And while I was frustrated, I had to admit I did want to keep playing, so you're doing something right!

Yeah nice little game. Challenging enough to keep me interested for a while but very repetitive which made me lose interest quickly. The music was ok but very bland. Good animation and graphics.
Not much actually happening in the game other than collecting nectar or lemon drops or whatever they were. Reminded me a bit of an old mega drive game. Which I liked.

very nice game, the controls feel very polished and forgiving and the overall aesthetic works wonders