I was taken aback by the art style -- it's excellent! It sets the tone and isn't distracting from the gameplay, which usually occurs when games use such a distinctive style. Moreover, I appreciated the commitment to said style.
Additionally, the gameplay was super smooth and easy to settle into. I have a pet peeve for games that go out of their way to look/feel different but don't take time to juice up the gameplay feel. This game has the juice. Great job!