Ah, the game does explain the controls but it sounds like you hit x, which skips the explanation that early in. If you are stuck, just open up the game's Read Me file and it has all the controls listed there for your convenience. I tried to make it as clear as possible for how to play because I know most people are used to how RPG Maker games control. Believe me, this has been a common issue lol.
Edit: You can also play the whole game with Keyboard and Mouse by the way, very much recommend this.
I'm glad you enjoy the music and thank you so much for saying the game has a polished feeling to it. Means a lot :) Strange that you think the IGMC 2018 logo sits around a little too long, it is timed to be the same as the rest. However, that is hiding some loading for stuff, so maybe that caused a hiccup. I'll mess with that some tomorrow if I have time.
Thanks again for the feedback and I hope you'll consider giving the game another shot once you have had a chance to rest some :)