Very interesting and creative controls; it seems like something that would be in last year's jam. Though I feel like this idea could be explored further. I don't know what I would do, but I think the game could benefit from more variety; maybe more types of controls, more stuff in the environment? Maybe there was more stuff later on in the game that I don't know about, because sadly I was unable to master the controls and got stuck at the part with the stuff that kills you.
Other than that, this game has some pretty solid pixel art and music. Good job!