This game feels like mostly trial and error, walking into gates until one lets you through. The game's description led me to believe that there was supposed to be a portal mechanic of sorts and I totally understand if that's just something you didn't have time to get to. Reading your description, I'm glad you took the jam as an opportunity to learn in such an abbreviated time like I did. Even if you don't win the jam, I think you can pride yourself in knowing that you learned a lot in the process. Keep up the good work!