The graphics are pixel art which is the standard these days. Controls are shown to you in game, but they should also be listed in the Author Comments. Just in case you forgot while playing. This game can be confusing but if you stick with it, you can figure it all out.

LOVING IT SO FAR BUT WHY DO I HAVE TO REDO THE WHOLE ACT TO GET ANOTHER HIT ON THE BOSS

Fun game! I really enjoy when you get into those moments where there are barely any platforms on the screen and you just keep going up and up by chaining jumps and attacks on enemies and falling boxes: feels so stylish to keep the momentum up and not fall! I didn't really like the enclosed maze spaces as I felt they slowed down the pace, though I suppose it does add a bit of variety to the game. Boss fights were very nice as well and added together to make a really cool game. The game can be a bit confusing and frustrating at times though: difficult to tell what buttons do what at times since they are just symbols, like on the main menu, special moves and flying can rarely be done to mix things up, and dying is overly punishing as it sends you way back (dunno the point of the whole weird 'spend gems to continue' mechanic, I think that should be cut and just allow to continue to keep the flow).

good game 100 out of 100 A+
really good game

well done, liked the boss fight and finality of the game. Mechanics and physics of the jump were great. Didn't hate the simple graphics, would have like to been able to explore the world a little more, but understand that added to the difficulty. Keep going!