First thing, how huge is the map :D? For one of my attemts I just ran without any fighting for as long as I could, and maybe I got lost somewhere, but I did not see the end.
I also agree that the bottom bar is just waaaaay too big. Maybe even putting it on the side would be viable as you mostly progress downwards.
Apart from that, the game is nice. The art is coherent, the combat presents a nice challenge and the reincarnation mechanic is cool. Most importantly, the combat feels good. You can really learn to fight well with bit of practice. So, good job on that!