Very great metroidvania game. Can't believe you made such a huge world in this time frame. The lack of details in the world does show a bit because of this, but it is so fun to explore. Especially since you have great enemy variety too. I feel I am stuck now after playing 30 mins to an hour and getting up to 7 or 8 hearts and the purple item, but I may just have to explore more. Really wish there was some kind of save game option; if there is and I don't realize it then please let me know!
Great job! My fave so far and I have played about half the submissions by now!