This is a neat idea! The balance between purposefully taking damage but making sure you don't actually die is unique and fun, and the controls felt smooth. The music was good, and the art really embodied the feel of the game. I especially liked the eating animation and the text that popped up at the start of each level. The game does become a bit formulaic after a while, but the double link helped shake things up. I think this game has a lot of potential if you ever decide to come back and add more powers or enemy types. Nicely done!