This is hands down one of the best games I've played recently. The difficulty is high, but the checkpoints are placed just about perfectly. The controls require learning, but are responsive. I beat it on the normal mode and felt like I was playing a good and difficult NES game. The graphics are very pretty for the simplicity, and the music was stellar. I also liked the limited use of color. Please continue to make games, and make them like this. 5/5