WOW THAT WAS ACES. Great music, really cool shader effects, and the Downwell aesthetic and sprite art was top-notch! Love the monsters, the music.
Still, some feedback: When transitioning into other screen you often step into enemies/spikes which feels a bit unfair. Its not clearly communicated what power you obtain (maybe that's intended?). Dash jump controls feel a bit finicky and could need some refining - a similar dash jump game would be Celeste where its communicated that an additional jump is allowed through a change of color. Its not communicated clearly that pressing jump while on a ledge can allow you to drop below a ledge as well. Not sure what was happening at the boss battle too as it seems like he died to some balls falling from the sky? But overall a very impressive entry and my favorite so far!