Hey! I'm currently working on an update for the game and I'll definitely make the hitboxes a little smaller. Matter of fact they are already smaller around the front and back. I'm just chalking this up to me underestimating how hard this game could be to newcomers. i will also be adding some music and I've already begun making a checkpoint so you don't have to sit through the level intros everytime :/
Thank you for your comment and I will definitely incorporate you suggestions! I hope that when I update it you decide to replay it and tell me what you think! (Btw this is only my second ever game jam)