Just gave your game a try. I always love a good platformer. Let me go ahead and break everything down from my playthrough:
THE GOOD:
- Love the artwork and main character's look
- The platforming and level design are done well so far
- Music is fitting and peaceful
- Combat was fun, but I'd love to see more combos, attacks or abilities (this may come later, though)
FEEDBACK:
- I cannot stand playing 2D platformers on keyboard. So, controller support was nice, but I don't think it's 100% implemented? I was able to do everything on controller except grapple. Any chance you'll be adding that? Also... rebinding controls would be nice so I can select which buttons are attack and jump.
- This might be a bug... but my character constantly had an orange and blue 0 float above his head.
- The ability to pan the camera down while you're higher and crouching would be nice.
- While combat is fun and fluid, some of the monsters, I feel, need more defenses or attacks. Most monsters you can just pummel until they're dead. Maybe they get a lunge attack? Or way to counter mine?
- I feel HP recovery is a bit too forgiving. I didn't get hit much, and when I did... I was still able to stay at full health because I got so many hearts to replenish it.
- Some of the rooms where there are a massive amount of monsters... when you get stuck in the middle... they just all attack, and it's very challenging to get away. I would finally double jump out of danger. Any chance you plan to add a dodge or roll mechanic?
Other than that, I enjoyed the game! Really looking forward to further updates!