Hi! Thanks for trying it out! First of all I'd like to say that there is no 'level 1', there is no real order in which to play the levels. They are simply sorted on the frontpage based on popularity.
Some players like to CTRL = FIRE control scheme, and others like SPACE = FIRE, but you can switch that in the control bar when you hover the game with your mouse.
The goal is not to emulate the physics and jumps of Mario, but I can understand that it is a bit frustrating to get used to. I agree that having great controls is paramount for a platforming game, and it is actually one of the things that took me the most time to tweak it just right.
Thanks for the other feedback, I am glad that you like the graphics, and sounds!
Hello !
I do not usually play platforms games. So I am a real beginner. Initially i had to struggle with controls to understand the CTRL key is connected to the command "Fire". I didnt had the time to read the hint at the beginning of the level 1.
Once I understood that, i found group of turtles almost impossible to pass without luck. I was lucky but it's a little bit frustrating.
I had a little trouble to properly control the jumps of the character. It is not for nothing that developers have worked hundreds of hours to develop the jumping of Mario.
About the graphic part I find it visually attractive and consistent with nice sprites animations and a beautiful parallax background.
Everything works fine (except few collision issue with some platforms)
* and I really like the artistic direction. The sound effects are good even if the volume is too high. A little background music to integrate in the future?
* Best regards.
(sorry for my english, i'm not fluent at all)