Lets get the negatives out the way, but this doesn't reflect on your abilities just the time constraints as you've clearly stated and this is just my opinion being semi bad at games.
Potential Improvements:
- Restart button needs to work, this will keep people in your game, this should be priority number one at the moment.
- You need some form of controls listed at the start as you spawn so people are aware they're pressing the right buttons and it's not the game being buggy.
- Give players a small amount of hand holding and healing options at the start so they're aware of their potential objectives which will keep them wanting to explore further
Love:
- The art stlye is fantastic, love the vibe and the music compliments it well. The gameplay music combo is like Zelda meets Runescape for me.
- I like the fighting and stamina combo, it allows you to take fights or run away and save your energy.
- Love the sprites, especially the boss', they look menacing and scary, you definitely know they're badasses.
With a lot more time and a little polish it could be a little gem. Very impressive for your first game and the time constraints.