Yes we knew from the beginning we would do the zooming out progression in addition to the slowdown mechanic. It's actually something I show in my development commentary.The first build of the game is literally testing the zoom out feature :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSMTA4MJjxo
By the way, I absolutely love your game. I think it is my favourite in the jam (and I think the only I actually kept after playing it)