Loved this. Expressive, free form movement worked so so well. It feels like Mario Odyssey movement in a metroidvania space, and that combination just clicks. Gaining mastery over the controls and the expanding moveset is super satisfying. Level design is phenomenal as well. A manageably sized space meant that even without a map, I never felt too overwhelmed. Areas were distinct and interesting, which really helped when backtracking later on. Never felt stuck for too long, and there was always another interesting platforming challenge around the corner.
Combat didn't really work for me, attacks felt too light and weak to be satisfying. Disliked the final boss (disliked that there was a final boss, would have loved the final encounter to be a chase or a Metroid-style escape sequence) and the story is nonexistent, but that's really not what you're here for. Looks great, feels phenomenal, does not overstay its welcome. Most fun I've had with a game in 2023 so far.