Thank you so much for playing and for leaving such a thoughtful comment! I’m really glad you enjoyed it getting RE4R vibes from the lantern is a huge compliment and exactly the kind of atmosphere I was hoping to capture.
I’m happy the core loop felt fun and that the ambience landed well! The whispers when the light goes out were a last-minute addition, so it’s great to hear they added to the experience. And yep WASD controls are definitely something I plan to add post-jam. I’m relieved the mouse controls still felt okay in the meantime!
Really appreciate the kind words about the art too that means a lot.
You’re totally right about the ghost variety as well. More enemy types, patterns, and behaviors would definitely help the game stay challenging past the opening moments. That’s something I’d like to expand on once the jam version is locked in.
Thanks again for the feedback and for taking the time to write all this out. Super glad you enjoyed the game!