Enjoyment: I had fun playing through the game, but would love some changes in gameplay mechanics (see below).
Gameplay: Controls were solid, except for the staircase which felt a bit cumbersome to maneuver - funnily in our last gamejam, we implemented a similar style of staircase, so I know the struggle of implementing it. I had one minor and one major problem with the combat. The minor problem was the hit direction being where i clicked, which in itself would not be a problem, if (Major problem) the scene-transitions wouldnt be at the end of the clickable window. Especially as sometimes a thug would be still at the current stage with 1-2px, making the melee combat very difficult.
Innovation: Nothing really new - but since its only chapter one, theres lots of room for new innovative magic.
Theme: Combining the arcane mysteries in a otherwise "normal" city hits the theme.
Visuals: Overall good job on the assets, only thing i found rather irretating, were the colored strips. I every time I look at it, I'm not sure whether it wants to be a platform or just decor.
Audio: Nice soundtrack, would have loved some sound effects.