Very cute game, nailed the NES feel on this one. Not sure if intentional but I never had to use the white hamsters ability I just used the dash guys ability not realizing that it would be the end of the level when I got to the hamster.
I'm glad you liked it! As for the level, it was partly intentional — I noticed it could be completed using that path, so I left it there to give players an alternative way to beat it. The only downside is that it means you don't get to use the other hamster, but thanks for pointing that out!