I'm aware of the level 3 thing, maybe in a later version I'll change it but I like to keep the difficulty high. I have to dedicate more time to the level design, something that is still a bit difficult to me to balance.
And about the hook range, the hitbox is even longer than it looks visually, so that shouldn't be a problem. Keep in mind that the range is the same as when you attack an enemy.
Thanks again for taking the time to play and share your experience with the game. <3