thanks for playing, sorry you had such a bad experience on your first play trough,
I can suggest that you ignore the first platform with the Undead General (blue Zombie ) and go to the other platform with the red zombies, kill them and them, and avoid the crow that will appear you will only get 2 or 3 vanquish points and then first upgrade speed this will allow you to out run the crows easier and also be able to jump on platforms easier ( if you don't manage to do it the first time repeat this until you can upgrade speed. next save vanquish points until you can upgrade strength. you will then be able to kill the Gndead General easier. then getting vanquish points will be easier. Pro Tip move the player just below the ledge and push forward as you jump and you will be able to make the jump on the platform.
I have been implementing the previous suggestions for a post Jam game release and will also consider your suggestion as well
thanks again.