Congrats, this is cool!
And even more so for making an emulated game, which seems like it would be extra challenging.
I especially like the Haunted Carnival map... maybe I'm biased because one of my games is also about a haunted carnival. =)
On being seen and feeling like a "real" game dev, I know what that feels like... there are so many people making good games that it feels tough to find an audience that will appreciate our work. I just try to focus on the fun of the creative process and try not to assume anything about how many people will play it.
Either way, I'm sure your turtle is proud (and relieved). =)