Thank you very much for the constructive feedback. I am currently working on the updated builds for after the Jam and taking all notes into consideration. The info I have gained through this experience is really priceless and you really honor my by dedicating your time and giving me your thoughts.
if I were going to create a choice like that then I'd probably put a life pickup on the next part to compensate the player for that.
This is actually one feature I have ready in code but didn't get a chance to implement before the Jam! I will certainly have those as a reward after extremely difficult parts!
Because of these bump your head platform jumps, I struggled to get to level 2 after 15 minutes so I'm not sure what else you had after that but I liked your take on the game jam theme a lot.
I have actually made two complete levels (7 screens each) but that might be too much for the jam also considering the difficulty. Once you finish the first level, the second one unlocks in the menu and so on... Thank you once again for spending time in my game, my goal through this is only to improve to a point I can make solid game balance/mechanics so comments like yours are like the ultimate "gift"
I am playing through your game very soon and getting back to you with a rating and review!