Thanks for the response!
I actually legitimately want to know the complex game mechanics. I just have a 1 in 60 chance every frame to boost your velocity in the direction your currently moving.
This lets you stay still and not move while having some control when you do. With a narrow hallway, you can not jump to the side into your death just forwards a bit faster.
By the way, thanks for rating! What did you give it? (Criticism is always constructive for me.) Also, I you can't see anybody's rating until after the voting period has ended.