Players Like...

❤ Tight, Precise Platforming

Players consistently praise the responsive, skill-focused control scheme that allows for a high level of mobility and expression. The game removes many of the slower, more cumbersome elements from the original, instead honing in on the most satisfying and challenging aspects of the platforming.

❤ Enhanced Movement Abilities

Compared to the original, this game gives the player character a more robust set of movement abilities right from the start. This includes a double jump, an aerial spin attack, and a forward dash/glide. Players can chain these abilities together in quick succession, allowing them to navigate the levels with impressive momentum and speed.

❤ Focus on Speedrunning and Time Trials

With the elimination of combat and aimless exploration, the game shifts the focus squarely onto speedrunning and time trials. Each level has target times for bronze, silver, and gold medals, encouraging players to master the platforming challenges and find the optimal routes through the levels. The shorter, more condensed level design makes repeated attempts at speed-running much more engaging.

❤ Remix Levels

In addition to the main levels, the game features "remix" versions of each stage that are designed to be even more challenging. These remixed levels remove all collectibles and instead focus purely on the platforming, offering an extra layer of difficulty for players looking to truly test their skills.

❤ Checkpoint and Respawn System

The checkpoint system has been streamlined, allowing players to place their own checkpoint at any time with no limits. This, combined with quick respawn times, creates a very forgiving yet skill-focused experience where failed attempts don't feel overly punishing.

❤ Satisfying Movement Feedback

Many players highlight the game's excellent sense of "feel" when it comes to the platforming. The movement abilities, collision detection, and visual/audio feedback all come together to create a very responsive and satisfying control scheme. This helps elevate the precision platforming challenges and makes each successful maneuver feel extremely rewarding.