The game idea is pretty nice, but I couldn't get the hunters more than confused for 1-2 seconds. Maybe its because I expected them to follow me, though. I think the issue might be the necessary setup for this to work: the hunters go to where you come from, but since you need to attack in close range, you actually need to bypass them, but they see you pretty fast, and also your footprints vanish as well.
This is still a cool concept for a game, though, and you've managed to get a lot done! Good job