I actually like the idea of the movement/input method, even tho i rarely managed to go fast! 8 directions would have felt better I think?
The character started facing up, so I misread it as an ice wall rather than top down and that I was ice climbing.
I was also surprised there wasn't an earlier lvl where u have no exploration, but just learn the basics. i think that could have helped get familar with it^^ Also not every wall needed to be an evil wall of slowness! :D