I played a bit more. Level progression, UI and tutorial are all much better. Separate thanks for volume controls.
I like most of new graphics, except balloons, are now visually hard to parse due to strange white blob, and “mats” where player must place a weapon due to their “noisy” look.
When playing on Windows/Firefox, I experience significant lag every time I pick up the weapon, so severe that music pauses for half-second.
The step-by step nature of tips is very good idea. However, it seems that using tip has no downside. Maybe give 1 less star for level if tip was used?
When playing more complex levels, it is sometimes tedious to watch the process again and again while figuring out next weapon to play. Maybe add “animation speed” setting and / or “quick play” button
Overall, good job on improvements!