For game design and theme, it would be good to have the character explain that the whole goal is build up ideas to play the quick sketching skill since that's the main way to collect cards. Good options to develop on themes like the importance of studying, and motivation, as well as encouragement as well. I think the social aspect of motivation is largely neglected here, but hey, this isn't a psychology textbook, right?
I'd recommend starting the ball out slower, and it picks up speed over time (after many paddle-hits) And adding a black outline to the white ball so it is more visible
Tip: the enemies don't seem to ever target the left arm or leg of your characters. This allows you to wear items with bonuses even with a low armor rating, with little vulnerability to worry about.
Protip: Low speed isn't that bad when you have a defensive character and you're trying to bleed out your opponent. More enemy turns = greater enemy bleeding whilst you're safe behind a shield
Boss: "You missed two shots last game, I am disappointed"
You: "I was over 50 yards away both times, with my teammates standing shoulder to shoulder with opposing defenders, and a strange gust of wind was blowing in the stadium"
Boss: "I'm not taking any excuses, you should have run up closer if you couldn't make the shot from that distance"
You: "But for some reason, my non-kicking foot gets glued to the floor every time I get a chance to kick. Well, at least time stops when I am deciding where to shoot the ball and how hard to hit it"
Two problems, it won't let me revive my companion, and it's glitchy as hell when there's a rush of them, and even more glitchy when firing an automatic gun.
I think it would be great to get some artists to do visuals for the cutscenes, you know, for a more immersive expression of the story.
Also, I would love to help out with a future project on this in any way I could. It's an amazing idea of a game.
Needs more Kitsune girls in my opinion! Great story and overall concept, man I wish this got funding like big name games so it could really turn into something even more amazing
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Inspiration only can let you drawn "+1 idea" card. "Muse" is a +5 card, so it won't be drawn by using Inspiration.