Lowering the image quality is a great idea for this jam. I also like how the characters at the top lose quality too, not just the objects in the arena. The game is fast-paced and fun.
The only thing I couldn't figure out was how to interact with the stars on the second level. I tried collecting them and dashing into them, but they just stayed there :(
But that's a small thing. Other than that, the game is pretty unusual and interesting!