The game I did before this one had only two screens, this one have like four, right? hahaha But this approach seems to be working since I failed to deliver a lot of games in previous jams, mainly due to scoping. Really glad the story worked for you.
I believe it's possible to having them affecting each other, and more than that, I believe I'm able to achieve it eventually. Would also love to give it some sounds, unfortunately I just made the game with the spare of my spare time, in a few of 10 minutes spans.