I found the game enjoyable and I like the idea. Ctrl+R didn't work to restart the level because I played it in the browser so that was a bit frustrating. I wish there was something to give you a bit of forward momentum, like the penguin flapping its wings, just so I wouldn't get stuck so often and so the player would have some more control, but maybe that's my bad.
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Glad you enjoyed!
I added ctrl+r during pre-prep for the jam, it was intended for development purposes but turned out to be useful. I think it refreshing is a firefox-only issue.
When you go into the water and emerge, you get a little speed boost. Also don't forget you can also lift the terrain behind you, this allows for continuous movement.
Thanks for playing!