I think that if you try to do the player movement with a Rigitbody2D  using ForceMode.Force  you’ll get that smoother movements.

End of Day 2:

Hey everyone, it's me again! Today I got a lot more done, and the game is semi-playable now! I made it so that the player slides across the ground, as well as cap their movement speed, so they wouldn't go too fast. I added a heat gauge, with a snowflake icon at the end that I might even use for the final build: 

Then I created the temperature system, which took longer than expected, since I had to tweak the movement speed and jump height of the player every 2 seconds a lot. Basically the colder the temperature, the slower and less high a player can move/jump. I then built a small level for testing different jump heights at different temperatures, and still had to tweak movement values (>_>). Finally, I added Lanterns to heat the player up if they stand near them, and made a temporary sprite for them too. This is a basic overview of what I've done so far:

So far, I've actually done more than I thought I would get done at this point, so I guess this week I'll work on creating the Frostbiters (enemies), their behavior and projectiles. Since my pixel art skills are less than sub-par, I might consider drafting a friend to help me with it, as I already have a lot on my plate for this project. I don't think I'll work on animations this week, because I want to get something playable before I add any polish.

I'll end this devlog off now, as I have school tomorrow, and it's a new semester. I'll try to get another devlog out soon, but they might not be everyday, depending on how much I can get done. Anyways, have a great week and good luck everyone!

End of Day 6:

Today I worked on making the enemies, but I'm not done with them and there isn't anything to show yet. BUT I have a friend doing the art for me soon, and this weekend I'll get a lot more done! (I hope). I also fixed a couple bugs with movement, and started to set up animations for the player.  Anyway, sorry for the short devlog, but I hope to get another one out tomorrow!

I love the freeze mechanic! You might could think about some benefits for the player at low heat. Maybe he can't jump as high, but he can slide along faster. That way, the player can decide on some trade-offs.

Awesome progress!

End of Day 7:

Today I got my friend @ButterTheTurtle to help me with the art, and so the game should look a lot better! I added them to the project and (besides the player) they look great!

On the programming side of things, I'm currently working on the Frostbiters, with some test sprites  that don't even look like enemies  and so far I've got their basic mechanics in place. Eventually I'll have to figure out how to do A.I. movements, but we'll get there when we get there.  I've decided that I'm not changing the player movement until I've got enough of a game to experiment with something like that, but for now, it will do just fine. 

Day 12:

Sorry for the long wait, but I am happy to announce that over these past few days, I have done literally nothing I have worked as hard as I could to get the game to a playable state! I've implemented the flier enemy, who dashes toward you through the air, which was drawn by @ButterTheTurtle: 

Also I've created the main menu of the game, some of the background is still a work in progress, but so far does it's purpose:

(Don't worry I'll change the font soon)

I've also created the main theme of the game, which I just whipped up today. It's supposed to make you feel scared, or worried, as you head into the deep dark cave. I'm not quite sure if my song has that feeling, but it works for now (you'll be able to listen to it when it comes out). 

Overall, despite conflicts and a busy middle weekend, I'm proud of what I've done for this jam so far. However, as time runs out on me, I'll probably cut back some of the game's content, as I don't think I can do effects and multiple levels in 2 days. However, I will try and finish the animations (If ButterTheTurtle can finish them in time) and maybe make the shooter enemies(?). So far, it's been fun, and I hope I can put out a decent attempt at a game before the deadline!

End of Day 14:

This is it. It was great working on this project while I could, and the jam really motivated me to do it as well. I didn't add much, but I submitted my project and am exited to play yours! I'll probably make one final devlog talking about how much I learned doing this jam with you all, but for now, here's the link: https://itch.io/jam/my-first-game-jam-winter-2020/rate/565408