Hmm. The game is actually supposed to send you back to the main menu once you run out of lives. Initially, I had it close on you as place holder, but it looks like I didn't update all of the maps. Whoops! Glad you found value in it though.
Seems like people want the dash to be utilized more as movement feat than a enemy dodging feat (I guess it can be both?). I can see how it can be overly punishing.
Bugs are noted!
Thanks for the feedback!