Just saw that there was an update, I'm really hoping it fixes the issues I was seeing. A lot of the issues I found were poor map design choices. I've been replaying the X series my entire life, and at 41 years old, you start to get a real feel for what to expect in terms of design and functionality. Since this is a fan game, it's not going to be perfect, but it should be closer than it was. Hoping this update fixes some of the annoyances.
Putting enemies on the ground below your ability to see (or spikes, or fire) is really annoying also. It no longer becomes a skill issue and becomes a "Oh, I got hit here last time, better remember it forever" problem, which sucks.
Thanks for the great effort. It's a great game overall, but some of the level design choices are still pretty confusing, and mob placement could use a little work. 6/10 so far. Has the charm of the original, and great music.