Game's Take on the Theme
The main gameplay mechanic is a spin/dash, which allows the player to become invulnerable for a short period of time to dodge attacks, and if performed with perfect timing, grants the player a spinning shield and a buff that lasts for a few seconds. Additionally, there are several spinning skills from bosses, especially the final boss.

Did your team make the majority of the art and music during the jam?
Yes, but I used a lot of assets as well, as required for developing the game alone. A large part of it was edited. The bosses are from assets, and the player is also based on assets but heavily modified. The VFX were also assets, and the tilesets were made from scratch, using a few preexisting elements that were modified. The music wasn't created during the jam, I bought the license.

If not, please link to any asset packs or resources used here.
Music: https://audiojungle.net/item/fight-battle-game/47579421 ; Assets bosses: https://penusbmic.itch.io/the-dark-series-col ; https://penusbmic.itch.io/the-dark-series-lord-of-flames-boss; https://penusbmic.itch.io/the-dark-series-the-panda ; https://penusbmic.itch.io/the-dark-series-tiny-heroes-bo-panda . VFX: https://kiddolink.itch.io/vfx-complete-set-season-3-pixel-art-effects