I am really looking forward to the finished product. But just with what I've seen so far, I'm already a huge fan. Excellent work!
Now this is a big suggestion, but if instead of having a climb-the-ladder system, unlocking a new opponent as you defeat the previous one, I think it would be awesome if all 5 opponents were available from the start, and there's a reputation system that acknowledges how many opponents you've lost to, and have the new opponent you face taunt/slut shame you in the dialogue. Kind of similar to NPC interaction in Ouka RPG.
Of course it's a lot of work for not a lot of demand so you're by no mean obliged to pay it any mind. Just thought I'd share an unsolicited idea.
Now this is a big suggestion, but if instead of having a climb-the-ladder system, unlocking a new opponent as you defeat the previous one, I think it would be awesome if all 5 opponents were available from the start, and there's a reputation system that acknowledges how many opponents you've lost to, and have the new opponent you face taunt/slut shame you in the dialogue. Kind of similar to NPC interaction in Ouka RPG.
Of course it's a lot of work for not a lot of demand so you're by no mean obliged to pay it any mind. Just thought I'd share an unsolicited idea.