http://www.diygamer.com/2011/09/valley-wind-public-beta-kicks-today/Coming from somebody who was playing it quite a bit last night, I can tell you it’s definitely worth the money. I’ve not played a more unique platformer since the original Metroid came out.
In the interest of full disclosure, this is coming from a member of the press that our own Erik works with, however Geoff has no reason to try to do us any special favors; and he doesn't strike me as the sort, either.
Anyway, lots of the press now have their hands on the game, and things seem to be warming up quick.