I had to cut 99% of the football story to get finished for the Jam, I figured most people would just want the gameplay first.
It is in my mind though and will be in soon.
Parry is an interesting idea as the new character model has shield block animations. I'm really interested in playing with a Parry mechanic so yes it will be introduced!! Healing for now is just by picking up the premiership cups and I balanced it for the Jam but more pickups will be going in for harder levels.
I hope to induce some panic when the game first starts, its seems to be something people remember :)