Thank you for a detailed review! I really appreciate it.
There should be an exit button on the title screen, If it didn't appear for you it might be a resolution issue I haven't caught on?
I absolutely agree on the gameplay front, I also think I played it too safe and should've innovated with something new to the platforming gameplay, and skippable dialogue is one thing I sadly didn't have enough time for in the game jam, otherwise I would've added that feature as well. The yellow orbs are entirely optional, however they are required for a particular ending.
It fills me with happiness to know that my work can inspire others! I hope I can keep doing this to affect even more people!
Thanks for playing my game, glad you enjoyed it. I'm going to play yours right now!