really liking this entry (so far), great music (which kind of reminds me of game of thrones in places), and really nice graphics. Got a crash while playing it though after getting hit just after dropping off the carrot (I think) to the cats, in case this helps:

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FATAL ERROR in

action number 1

of  Step Event0

for object oPlayer:

Push :: Execution Error - Variable Get -7.scale(100089, -2147483648)

at gml_Object_oPlayer_Step_0

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Wow, this is a good entry! Congratulations. The atmosphere is really nice and the controls are smooth. Love that opening run on the marimba. Here are a few thoughts:

1. I really liked the art but sometimes it wasn't very legible. It wasn't always clear what was passable and what was not. Also, the lights were neat but a little distracting. It would help if it was a little more diffuse. The screen transitions were a little disorienting

2. Some of the platforming sequences were really difficult, which is fine, but they really would've benefitted from closer save points. I almost rage quit because I got tired of backtracking. I'm pretty good with zx+arrows but really bad at wasd platforming. 

3. I was generally just really confused. Wasn't sure what my goal was or what stuff was. Is this... a carrot? What do I do with this? Why am I collecting cats??? What do I do with them??? I almost gave up until I looked at the game page and saw there were buttons for projectiles. Some more clarity via in-game instructions would be fantastic. 

4. Dropping into the water and immediately landing on a mine thing is annoying.

5. Sound effects will add a lot!

Overall, this is one of the best I've played so far. Great work! 

Edit: One more thing I forgot: the game would often crash on me when i died. 

Cute graphic design, simple but appealing and cozy. Music can multiple the atmosphere, wish it be there. 

Nicely implemented platforming movement control. One of the best I've tested so far here on jam. Maybe variable jumping height will even add to it, maybe not, I'm not sure. In a dangerous underwater corridor I wish I have better control over character vertical movement. 

In some places passage between screens is not very convenient, crosses the character, it would be better to just move on the boundary between screens, not interrupt movement by standing on platform. But it's minor.

I didn't understood cat throwing mechanic well because of lack of cats. I found only one when wondered almost all over the world and throwed it to nowhere to just lost without any purpose.

I'd wish to see in advance the danger in the water. However, it's minor because the damage is relatively small.

The most thing I missed after some time is answer to "what am I looking for? why do I wander here? what is my goal?". It would great to know the goal somewhere near the begining.

Nevertheless wandering is pleasant thanks to nice variable backgrounds. Map could be very helpful also because the world is quite big.

In general, great start, I wish to see it as a full game! My children also liked the setting.

This is really goood! I liked Most of the things. After getting the water ability I was like this game is dope!

Suggestion:

The art was a little too dark, it was little hard to see