Oh you got the art reference exactly!! I definitely think the art should be expanded on, and am looking for a pixel artist I could commission. So you thing going full old school with simpler but more diverse poses would be good?
And I agree, that would be a nice trick to hide the button once it's used up, I'm so glad you noticed the extra dialogue, I left it as a little easter egg for people willing to look!
I'm definitely nervous about branching paths with the risk of branching too much, but I agree more interactivity and stats would be amazing!! I think I should definitely double down on the old rpg aesthetic... thank you! If you ever have any further feedback or ideas definitely let me know! I would love to expand this idea!