Really cool game! Got a bit sucked in and played for around an hour, but I do have a bit of feedback.
1. In story mode, I literally have no idea what the characters are talking about. Like, I get making their dialogue cryptic to add to the immersion and worldbuilding, but this dialogue is so obscure without much buildup of the characters or world, I really don't know what they are yapping about. Ended up sklpping through most if on my next runs.
2. Now, about the gameplay itself. Very cool, but I think the crafting system needs to be more explained and have more breathing room for the player. I think you could do this by, firstly, as the other commenter said, make it more visual, and secondly, show how much genesis, will, and bright each one is worth before I have to commit to crafting it.
3. Bright needs more. Maybe I just didn't find the right items to craft, but bright really needs to be buffed. Most of my runs ended because, no matter how hard I tried, I just could not get enough bright.
And that's about the end of my constructive criticism. Putting all of that aside, wondrous game, absolutely beautiful. I am so impressed by the art and design, and that this was all made in one week! Great job all around, I probably would play this more in the future with a few updates (and a more easily digestible story haha)
