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Yes, I did feel that when playing the current version of the game. However, I think it will be a bit better when there are like 10 or20 AI blobs competing with you.
Yep, a compass would've definitely helped. I was thinking that if there are competitors, maybe you could just follow them when you get lost.
No, the paint balls are only meant to stun the player(puddle of slime), which slows them down when racing to the finish. Only paint balls of the same color as your blob stun you. The rest don't hurt you. Health bars and dying didn't make much sense.