Holy cow, what was that. This game is a masterpiece.
The gameplay is quite simple and straightforward, but works really in a smooth difficulty curve over the levels.
But what really sets this game apart is the emotional reponse you manage to make the player feel with so little : some sound effects, musics, color switches, screenshakes, trails and simple circular particules. Using these simple tools, on the length of 5min of gameplay, you make us feel feel awe, discovery, friendship, stress and climax.;. This is breathtaking and what video games should be about.
These emotions are triggered by all the love you put is setting up so many of "memorable moments", like the intro sequence, the opening of the flowers, the discovery of the dragon friend, the mines and the enemies and the final climax. The detail and attention makes every interaction in the game pleaset.
Playing your game reminded me why I want to make games myself <3
During this gamejam I set myself the goal to try to create such a "moment" using simple tools.
I really hope you will try my game and let me know what you thought of it :)
Cheers and CONGRATS !