I am really glad you still chose to submit your game, as I know the challenges you faced made you want to give up at once point! The animations and the states of the monsters were cool to see, and I enjoyed playing a few tries, trying to improve my score. I think the ability to eat icecream if under 50% did mean that you could probably strategise and minimise downtime, by skipping the need to stand still and recover. That balance makes the game interesting as it means players can get "better" at the game over time the more they practice.
Thanks for taking part in the jam!