I've done a lot of work since the last time I posted about this project, including refinements to character movement and animation as well as camera movement.

I also have improved on the design of the first level, which can be seen in the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFLSDNVuBEI

My next goal is to make an intro/tutorial level that teaches the controls and helps set up the plot. After that I am going to begin recording the music tracks I've written to replace the Metroid/Kirby/Final Fantasy music I've been using!