I'm a huge fan of Battalion & am looking forward to the next release. If you are looking for some constructive criticism to improve the final release, then I would suggest getting rid of the scrolling arrow pop-ups along the boarder. These were annoying, always getting in the way. I used the keyboard to do my scrolling.
For the hard badge, the trick is to not worry about landing. Start your jump with a handstand & hold it. As you are making your way up, start doing a back flip when you are nearing the peak. If you see stars, just do as many handstands as possible on your way down. Groupies seam to add distance, so add always have some. I was able to break the 1800 barrier with two even.
Very well done, a little blend of puzzle solving & execution. Nice level designs & themes. Physics, while unrealistic still works well for accomplishing the goals. All that is missing is a level editor.
The game does save for those that question it.
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