Yes, you're right at every point. I hope I will expand it later after the jam for the better game logic, graphics and levels, and I will be using your ideas!
Actually locking issue, is not a glitch, it's a real feature (Not a joke). If you place correct wires to right pins, it will be locked to make puzzle easier. But in rush of game jam, i forgot to say it in-game. So this is certainly my mistake.
And yes, main plot twist of the game is not trusting the AI and creating a logic in your head to find which wire positions are meaning explode, which one doesn't.
Thank you so much for your detailed feedback. I am looking forward to play your game and write a review as soon as possible.
Cheers!