Thanks for playing, glad you found it interesting. Yes, the idea was that it’s supposed to be complicated machine, I was inspired by vehicle engines and transmissions but I’m obviously still working on my art skills so almost none of that comes across. I had a vague idea on “transmission” as a pun for “message” and “gearbox” but I didn’t leave enough time to make the intro scene.
My intent is to actually have more of the jumps at the end, where you can see the target but have to realize you’ll jump around the turn but I definitely should have made it so you don’t have to go ALL the way around again, big oversight on my part.
I made the blocks different colors at the last minute to help make the areas more distinct but as you noted, I still need to figure out a way to navigating a little better. My current ideas are letting you angle the camera or I might try doing a “unrolled” map but I think I’ll just have to experiment.