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Ok, so you asked for feedback.

"Is the idea good or not" is not really the question. It's all about execution, especially with platformers and/or shooters. An idea will not make a game good, but thoughtful implementation would. I wouldn't say that the movement here is implemented well, but I like the choice of mechanics and the "kickstart" feels nice.

Specifically in this prototype, I was mostly frustrated with having to skip over 1-block platforms. This was probably what kept me from "getting into the flow", being forced into a precision-platforming segment before figuring out the metrics. Speaking of which, I think I often got frustrated because I had to make small jumps, smaller than I felt like doing, but only until I discovered the dash. 

That being said, I imagine this would be a much different story if this was not the start, but somewhere in the late game. As I understood, the idea was about getting through the same track decaying with each loop. Okay, why not start  with an almost uncorrupted track (think solid bridge) and then, after it gradually decayed over several loops, presenting us with increasing challenges, we could arrive at precision platforming we have in current prototype? This would also be backed by player being more invested in the game by that point.

Anyway, congratulations on making it through the jam! Don't linger on thinking you "don't know what's good" — you will learn, by playing your game and other games and answering the question: "why it feels the way it feels?" 

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This feedback is beyond valuable to me. And helps to put into words some ideas I had. Someone commented about how they thought it was going to be like minecraft parkour, but it definitely was not. The level generation is expecting precision platforming, when the movement system is intended for breakneck speeds and quick gap crossing. My plan is to strip away most of the precision platforming for something more open.

I'm currently remaking the loop generation from the ground up and already fixed a lot of problems. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thorough comment. It helps the process SO greatly!