There are two sumo games in this jam, and I had to compare them! Your game easily wins in the graphics department ,the visuals were polished, and the sumo characters looked great. I also liked the presentation overall, and it was clear that effort went into making it look nice. Definitely one of the better-looking games in the jam!
That said, the gameplay didn’t feel as engaging as it could be. The other sumo took a really long time to beat, which made the match feel a bit repetitive rather than tense or exciting. When I finally managed to win, I was expecting some kind of phase 2 or twist to shake things up, but it never came. That left the experience feeling a bit short and unfinished. Adding some kind of progression or challenge curve could really help keep players invested. Also, the mechanics could use a bit of fine-tuning to make the combat feel more dynamic.
But despite that, I think the foundation is solid! The graphics and theme are already working in your favor, and with some balancing and additional mechanics, this could be a super fun and competitive sumo game. If you ever update it, I’d love to see where you take it!