Hey, you're welcome! :) It was fun to play your game, a nice opportunity for me to test and try out a new pixelated world. Besides, it's always way easier to write a critique or give some feedback, than creating something from scratch and so far you did an awesome job - so, thank you!
And yes, the reading part is crucial, the font really should "please" the eyes - so sweet that your in-laws read everything as well, that's really supportive. :)
Regarding the map-question: If coming back to a certain place is not encouraged on the gameplay part and if it's ensured that you can't miss important objects/ dialogues in the different parts of the world, I don't think a map is necessary. But I still think it would be nice to have one... :D The fast-travel sounds cool as well - I really like to revisit places and if the storyline makes it clear that you have to re-battle some characters in order to finish the game, it will be useful. That really is a tough question.. but maybe you don't have to decide that, yet.
Looking forward to all the new stuff you guys are implementing in the game.
Have a great day, stay safe!