Are the difficulties real or are they just there for show? I picked hard and managed to unlock all the upgrades by my 3rd mission and since therre was nothing to do, I decided to fall off a cliff and die. But when I got back to the menu I still had all my upgrades so permadeath didnt seem to work. Also I think the worm glitched out because I only ever saw it on my first mission.
I did have a lot of fun though. I love immersive games like this and the effort you went through to make it feel like you’re actually piloting a mech really paid off!
My only critique in terms of gameplay is the poor visibility. In open areas like around the dark forest it’s basically impossible to see anything, and the flashlight doesn’t help at all. I think you should at least be able to unlock a better light or something that improves visibility. Low vis is definitely a viable mechanic to add tension and difficulty, but if the player feels like they’re moving blindly with no way to orient themselves, it feels more like a detriment to the gameplay.
Overall experience was very positive, and the voice acting was a nice touch. Well done!