Thank you for the feedback! Tuning the animation acceleration and deceleration was something I spent a lot of time on, as it affects both the look and the balance of the game, so I'm glad that it was a highlight!
As for the grid/step movement, I definitely agree with you that it adds some of that all important 80s computer gamefeel. It wasn't a huge consideration of mine while I was making the clone, but playing some other people's, if I were to go back to the game, I would revisit the movement!
Again, thank you for playing my game and giving some feedback!