What a thoughtful, well-crafted comment. Thank you. I imagine you already know this considering you're a game dev yourself, but it's write-ups like these that truly make or break games since I grow blind to my own creations, and the outside perspectives are the only things I can rely on. I can't express how much it means to me that you took the time to write that all up. (I'm gonna hit your game after I finishing responding here.)
Agreed on the enemies though! Indeed, were I to do this again, I'd probably rebalance some other way, because I agree that they're not super intimidating late game. For this game jam, I felt it was safer to lean on the side of too easy than too hard (because it was way too hard in the beginning, let me tell you), but hopefully I can find a way to make both newer and veteran gamers alike happy. Tough balance!
Thanks again for your words. Can't wait to experience your own creation. :)