PROTOTYPE 1

New Features:

Melee weapon, Boss Battles

Testers highlighted the following areas needing improvement:
UI too small: The text and icons are extremely tiny, making them nearly impossible to read during fast-paced combat situations—this is especially problematic for critical information such as cooldown timers and remaining ammo.
Controls feel awkward: The default key bindings are not intuitive and difficult to remember; furthermore, some actions feel counterintuitive, which interferes with smooth gameplay.
Enemy health bars invisible: It is challenging to determine if enemies are close to defeat after prolonged battles, which complicates pacing and strategic decision-making.
BOSS encounters: Boss fights feel overwhelmingly oppressive, increasing player frustration rather than engagement.

My personal impressions:
Melee combat is fast-paced and intense, but charging in without short invincibility frames or protective super shields introduces significant risk, often resulting in quick player damage or defeat.

Immediate fixes (by priority):

• Enlarge UI elements substantially to make them as clear and prominent as possible during combat.

• Improve the controls by redesigning a control scheme better suited for the top-down gameplay style.

• Display enemy health bars consistently, especially for elites and bosses, by keeping their health bars permanently visible above their heads, complete with stage indicators to signify progression through the encounter.