Hey, thanks for your response.
I got what you were trying to do, so how about trying this.
1. Add a stamina bar so the player can walk quicker for a short amount of time before they are forced to walk slower again. They can repeat the speed up once the stamina bar increases.
2. The torch/flashlight really doesn't do anything for the experience. If you want the game to portray a dark and gloomy environment, either;
• Remove the torch all together
OR
• Brighten the torch and it's range
OR
• Remove the torch but add a few lamps/lighting effects around areas of the map that may be visually appealing or of interest. You have a backdrop so why not show it off more, so the player can immerse themselves with their environments.
Just throwing a few ideas out there.....