Hi there! Thank you so much for playing our game and for taking the time to leave such detailed feedback. We really appreciate your kind words about the UI and the card selection screen!
You are completely right about the tutorial; it’s definitely something we missed due to the tight jam schedule, and we realize now that the mechanics can be a bit overwhelming at first glance.
To clear up the confusion: in The Long Hunt, you actually control both sides of the hunt alternately, reflecting the cycle of the theme! One phase manages the Hunters' strategic movement, and the next triggers the Boss's brutal reaction based on your inputs, which is why those keys and card burns control different entities on the board.
We will absolutely take your feedback into account for a post-jam update to make the gameplay and the interpretation of the theme much clearer for everyone. Thank you again for your honesty and support! :D