Progression:
Linking your stat growth to the equipment you wear is a fun mechanic. I had fun balancing out the stats of each character just how I wanted them, and the difficulty seemed to increase appropriately from level to level.
Gameplay:
There's plenty of diversity to keep you interested and engaged throughout this bite-sized game. I had fun figuring out the strengths and weaknesses of each ally and foe, and I enjoyed strategizing accordingly. Exploration is rewarded with extra loot and secret areas, which I appreciate.
Story:
Pretty sure I laughed out loud several times. Story is well written, well delivered, simple, and very amusing. While it stands on its own as a story, I also enjoyed the many nods to other games and the meta humor.
Sound:
The music works well with the story and gameplay. I didn't really even notice the self-imposed limitation of no sound effects. The main menu song is my jam.
Bugs:
Didn't really run into any significant bugs. Everything is really well polished. Though, if I'm nitpicking, there were a few holes in the wall collisions, allowing the player to explore the black out-of-bounds area in a few places. Aside from that, everything works really well.
Conclusion:
I loved it! Many thanks to the author for making this! For everyone else, give it a try!
Roo things forever!