hey man, thanks for writing this out, and yeah definitely need to add more feedback for doing damage, I did add a sound que for correct words but I think there needs to be a more direct emphasis on doing damage to the boss. (I might clean up some of it after the jam and add 1 more update before finishing up with it), probably will add an animation, strong sound or a screen clear for a phase change to really articulate your making progress.
also yeah figured out the exe thing kinda sus, have to remember for next time, was basically awake for 30 hours by that point so I didn't really think about it.
I'm really glad you saw the vision and enjoyed the game, it means alot.