OOH this is GOOD! It's such a fun twist on hypnosis, the battle mechanics feel great, the art's very good for how simple the style is, and the story so far is a great hook!! I didn't expect to like the battle mechanics as much as I did, but I actually think they're pretty brilliant! Using your own power to heal after fights, but having to regenerate that power during fights is a fantastic mechanic! And any shortcomings it may have are easily avoided by the presence of health and power items to collect in the environment.
I want more So badly. I need to know more about these clips- who made them and put them there for Mezz, if there are other pieces that go with them... Perhaps if there's a dangerous, attractive mastermind with a grudge or in need of a toy... I loved the dialogue and the little subtle lines from the enemies. The "boar says something strange" line was a FANTASTIC way for the hypnosis to trigger, although I hope perhaps in the future Mezz will get to hear those lines as he falls deeper? Seriously though, all of the hypnosis was brilliantly done. I can't wait to see what you do next!