Thank you so much! Your comment is really valuable to us, and we're glad you're enjoying the game, art, and music!
You're absolutely right that the shield/dodge mechanic is something we've been trying to balance. It feels like an integral part of the combat, after all, what's the point of having a shield if it doesn't help you dodge attacks? 😅
But we really appreciate the suggestion! We might experiment with lowering the dodge chance or introducing a reduced-damage mechanic instead of completely negating the damage. We'll definitely keep it in mind as we continue balancing the game!
Thanks again for the feedback and for following the development!