THIS WAS SO CUTE!! I loved the little Nimikins and the shading on the backgrounds!
The UI was also very comfortable, but I would have liked an X / "close" button for when one window is on top of the other. I also did not realize the bottom-right circles or that the 'Kins could help you mine until way too late. A of SFX would be of huge value, maybe little pixelated screams like old pokémon games?
The game loop is fun! Love collecting and levelling the little guys. I'm a Salty Crab Main c:<
Looking super forward for the whole game! Maybe add a bit more world lore or a soft story?
Can't wait for the full bestiary!