Very cute artstyle and interesting combat system. Your tutorial was great. Sometimes it was hard for me to block the enemy attacks, although I think, I was blocking the right direction. So I went for a hit and run tactic and always circling around the enemies, but it was not easy to trick the enemy AI, very well designed.
Only made it to level 7, then there were too many enemies for me to handle. The music was really great and energizing. Altogether a very fun, competent and polished entry!
BTW: I love my little soy bottle companion, but could he please not block my shots? ( ̄o ̄)