Thank you for the detailed feedback! I agree with you, there is alot scope for progression as you mentioned & the difficulty currently is too easy as well. I'll have a look at the game.
Oh, that's just for the first time as I want the players to know the lore. On your second playthrough both of those screens are not shown unless toggled on by you from the main menu (a story button appears after your first playthrough)
Again, thank you so much for playing & the feedback! Glad you liked it :D