thank you for your very kind words. The first thing we thought of was how to subvert the theme in a novel way, and I think we did that very well. If we were to expand this project, what youve mentioned is definitely the goal. Show to good and bad of the post war world and have our character introspectively adapt to what he was, and what he wants to be. Also, from a purely gameplay stand point, having places to move, spend your gathered money on, and other daily tasks al la Stardew Valley would really bolster the day to day tasks.
Thanks for playing and good luck in the jam!