This is a tremendous game. I feel that bows are a little OP, especially if they give status effects. I've only had time to play the full version twice so far, and I got annihilated on Level 4 with a sword and shield, whereas I cruised to Level 9 with a bow without any real hassle, and I think I only died that time because I made the double mistake of buying a sword (and no shield) instead of the bow in the list once, and then I chose a bow without a status effect the next time. Prior to that I was always at full health with >30 potions.
Thanks for the kind words mate! :)
I agree that a bow can feel OP sometimes, especially at the beginning (if you get a good attack value initally). As the enemies get more numerous, and more HP, then you can get overrun...having to do melee attacks instead, putting you at a disadvantage then...bit of a balancing act :)