Hi, thank you very much for the feedback.
Yes, it is true that the traps can be a nuisance at times, however the water enemies, although they multiply like rats, are very easy to avoid, when combined with the traps it prevents the player from advancing ignoring the enemies, or at least that was the idea, (sorry speedrunners). This changes the moment you get the first spell and gets easier with each new one.
I don't know why you find the turning of the character odd, it is something comon in games where you aim using the mouse as you look, the strange thing would be to be walking and shoot from behind, it makes more sense to shoot where you are looking while you can move backwards, yes it would give a more realistic feeling slowing down when walking backwards, or maybe using different animation, but I think it's more important that the movement is equally fluid in all directions, although I appreciate the suggestion
Thanks again for playing and for taking the time to comment.