I have fixed the slow restart, and I have also given the player quite a few more lives in the updated version. I didn't really think too much about how annoying it might be for players to have only one life at the start! That's on me! But this is the great part about feedback! I can now correct my mistakes and create an even better experience!
Thank you for checking out my game and pointing out areas where I can improve it! It really means a lot!