Thank you for the detailed feedback.
Regarding the respawning mechanics, we actually think it is what makes our game unique, as you have to plan ahead and make good use out of every life. It also fits pretty well with the theme of the game jam, since with every death the character spawns at a different location, hence a "new beginning". That being said, we think there is work that can be done to familiarize the player with the mechanics more, as currently the difficulty spike is pretty big, and that's probably what's throwing some people off.
We agree the dialogue can be too much. We wanted to incorporate a good story with the game, but it might not be as captivating as we thought it would be. We will keep that in mind for our next game.
Thank you again for giving our game a chance!