It feels intuitive to control from the beginning, and taps into that extremely satisfying Splatoon/Powerwash Simulator loop of very clear visual progression towards victory. The one tiny thing I would alter slightly is the relationship between the background colour and the claimed/unclaimed tiles, as I feel like the dark blue is taking some of the energy away from the play area, even a slight vignetting on the corners could enhance it. Maybe even a slight height randomness on the red blocks could add to your virtual 3d grid vibe. I enjoyed this, congrats on the submission!