I think I understood what to do, but I couldn’t get a single successful attempt, even after 20+ tries. It might just be a skill issue on my side, but maybe a more forgiving beginner mode could help players like me ease into it a bit.
Another idea: instead of ending the game on a failed attempt, you could just break a combo or reduce the reward. You could also have a time limit that gets extended when the player performs well. That way players who struggle a bit can still enjoy the game, while skilled players are rewarded with higher scores. For example, you could give bonus points for an exact shot and a smaller bonus for an “almost” one.
Visually, though, the game is stunning. It’s honestly one of the most beautiful entries here, maybe only rivaled by the king table one. Really, really well done!