Thank you so much for playing our game! I just followed your Twitch account and had a great time watching the VOD of your stream. :>
It was super insightful to see your playthrough. To warn of approaching enemies, we used a few cues like changes in the background music, monster roars, a countdown timer, and markers on the progress bar. However, watching your stream made us realize that we should probably add a clear text warning to make it more obvious.
Regarding the mining, there's an upgrade system that might not have been clear enough. After each death or when you hide back at the mine entrance, you get an opportunity to upgrade your mining speed, power, or cart movement speed to give you a constant boost.
Your stream was incredibly helpful in showing us areas where our game design could be improved, and we are so grateful for that! We noticed you didn't get to experience the mining after upgrade, which makes a big difference. If you ever have a spare moment, we would be honored if you'd give it another try. The complete game loop is about 5-10 minutes, and the goal is to win by rescuing your mining friend on the far right.