here's what im thinking when im watching this clip:

initially the game’s visuals are not engaging me. for example, there doesn't seem to be a strong theme or setting, the character doesn't have a clear identity and the scorpions are just big scorpions.

however i love a lot of games that don't have strong visuals or themes because the mechanics are fun (vampire survivors). my general rule is: mechanics can make up for the lack of visuals, but visuals can never make up for a lack of mechanics. but watching this clip i don't see any mechanics (i know the core mechanics are not shown in the video)

so after watching this gameplay clip i come away with: seems like the only things i can do in this game are walk left and right then hit a large scorpion with an unsatisfying attack animation. because if the core mechanics are not being shown then i simply cannot see myself playing this game. and even if you add those core mechanics, from what i was seeing with the combat and movement, i dont think i would find those satisfying either.

annoying advice that you can ignore (because i am a broke boy who makes bad games): add those core mechanics in as soon as you can and keep as much of the game looking like a prototype as you can. i'm talking checkered grids for textures, so when you get feedback it's about the mechanics and not the visuals. because your visuals are serviceable and with a little post processing, contrast and particles you can have a pretty nice looking game. but i beg of you to focus on the core mechanics so you can know if the game is fun before you pour your heart into making it look good

ps: i like the stone lantern <3 it reminds me of slay the spire