Awwww yeah! This is fantastic!! The production quality is insane for a one-person game, especially for your first jam!! Either the shooter part or the platforming bit would've been impressive on its own, but together it just blows my mind. The movement in both sections is snappy and satisfying, and would be more than enough to carry the game even without such a hilarious, off-the-wall plot to drive it along!
Everything starts out so delightfully ridiculous it's impossible not to get sucked in. Being recruited by God(!?), The Pickle Mafia, and Elliot's bemused sarcastic commentary keep things lighthearted even as Elliot finds himself in increasingly harrowing situations. Despite the absurdity there's a thread of sincerity that's surprisingly affecting, and I found myself genuinely wanting to see how everything was going to come to a close... which got me through some of those really tricky parts!
Great experience, I had a ton of fun!! The charm, the polish, the secrets, all knock it out of the park for me. I'd love to see how Elliot's story ends if you decide to finish it!! :D