The artist would be happy, thank you! We've decided to keep the difficulty and the chances of getting swarmed as a part of the game design, and that's why we also call it a Puzzle Shooter :)
Anyway, I hope that did not ruin your gameplay experience!
Brave choice, I also noticed this mechanic nad personally I do not share it because it makes the game extremely difficult after the first attempt, it should perhaps have been activated through a setting.
