I wish I could get past the first boss but I'm terrible at FPS games so couldn't see the other bosses. However, I really like the artstyle, I love the PS1 looking vibe this game has. I had fun with the little I could see. If anything I would consider the running speed be the normal speed, as it has no stamina, and you basically have to hold the shift button down for 5 minutes until the boss is dead. Overall, nice work! Best of luck to you guys.
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People say that ymir (the first boss) are so hard, dash doesnt work and other things like that. So we decided to make video to show you HOW SIMPLE the first boss and how you can use dash to dodje this boss For those who could not pass the UNDEFEATED YMIR (youtube.com)
I understand the frustration but have this in mind when creating games:
1. You created the game, you know every single strategy, every single safe spot, safe frames, punishing time, time to dodge, time to attack. You know every weakness, every strength. You know how the game works and how you are supposed to fight, you also know the numbers behind everything that's happening.
2. You practiced the same boss, over and over throughout one month. Your skills are honed, you know it as well as the palm of your hand.
3. And even so, you still lost half of your health.
Now imagine someone that doesn't know the game, doesn't know the boss, have never fought it before, and is still to figure it out how to play. That boss is very, very difficult. During the making of a game you always need a second, third opinion. Send some early builds to friends, friends that are good at FPS, friends that are bad. I call it the programmer's curse. You will always find your game easy because you know how it works and you are so good at it. So basically. If it's challenging for you, it's basically impossible. If it's a walk in the park for you, it probably works. I can beat my own game very fast, without taking damage and with ease. But people still say it's very hard.
The game is good, has a solid foundation, but keep all of this in mind. If you intend to make a hardcore game, that is also fine. But remember this is a gamejam, and people have other 400 hundred entries to play. So if they get frustrated too fast, they might give up. So in this case, it's better to gather feedback and make an enjoyable experience for everyone. I had to make about three games to learn that. Anyway, I will give it another shot soon because I truly enjoyed the game and want to see more of it. I write all of this with the best of intentions. (:
PS: I'm really bad at FPS games. I beat Sekiro five times. I beat Bloodborne without leveling up and even beat some crazy difficult whip'n'walk castlevania games like Rondo of Blood. But I'm just bad at FPS.