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This is a pretty awesome and engaging platformer! I completed the game and got the big @$$ diamond at the end. The movement and controls feel solid. I like that the jump is short and it has good feedback which allows me to jump fairly quickly up the multiple platforms. This sets a quick pacing for the platforming which feels good. The levels looked awesome with a lot of decorations and polish and the instant respawn on death is great. As for the criticism, the dash control is a little wonky. I was able to get the hang of it after a while, but it didn’t feel right at first. I think it has something to do with the timing window of the dash - the player needs to hit it just shortly after a jump, which can be hard to get used to. Fixing this to allow the user to dash at the same time as jump, or even better, be able to hit dash before jumping, would feel more responsive. The attack perhaps need some work to make it feel better too. For me, the movement felt great, so I just jump over enemies whenever possible. The attack could incorporate some physics to knock enemies back, or have a wide visible arc for good visual feedback. I think it would be amazing incorporating attacks while moving, and it would definitely make this game shine. Overall, this game is already one of the better platformers I’ve played, with great polish and tight controls. I enjoyed it all the way through. Great job!