Okay the platformer part is well made but it's virtually Crash Bandicoot in 2D. The game crashes and I started to slowly fall down, I don't know if it is part of the theme or not but I quit there.
As you said if you press start after the end of the dialogue the game doesn't start.
I know you've made an updated version of the game but I'm going to rate this game as it is for the jam, everyone of us could have fixed major issues with more time.
The graphics are cool and the commands are responsive.
The sound fx are ok but I would have liked a little music.
The Voice dub is cool and pretty well acted.