What a great platforming mechanic! Honestly wanted to play more even after I got to the ending. I do wonder if there is a way to fine tune the mechanic so that you don't need a dedicated button that both jumps and shoots an icicle at the same time. It was very much needed in this version of the game, but it feels a bit.... unnecessary(?) to have a separate button that does something that two other buttons already do.
My favorite moment in the game was probably when you grabbed the golden icicle and the storm settled in. It felt surprising but really ramped up the intensity in an interesting way.
I really enjoyed the VVVVVV style "room names" as well, what a fun callback to a great game!
Oh and special props to David L. for writing the music- a banger tune! I think the background track played a big role in my enjoyment of the game.