Some suggestions

[American Dove Mitten]

I know this game is old but I wanted to post some feedback if you ever want to update it . I like the game a lot actually and I think few extra mechanics would make it a lot better .

1) There has to be a reason to fight enemies . Unlike generic platforming games you do not have a reason to fight carefully (because there are no lifes) So players just gona run away from enemies for hours .

You could add EXP system where you can level up HP,Jump,Speed or Attack by killign enemies .

or enemies could drop currency and maybe you could make Stores in towns .

2) You should be able to teleport to towns that you already visisted . There is too much backtracking that does nothing for the game . Perhaps you could make like Teleport waypoints in each town ?

3) Game could use Map Marker On/Off option for story objectives in order . I personally do not need it but I think a lot of people will need help if they never played Castalvania 2 . Put a marker on Boots . When player gets boots put it on next step . 2014 scum needs help ;)