i'm not a patreon supporting type person, but i just wanted to post my feedback
i played 3 versions of 'the way', each time because i have it on my worthwhile games list.
each time, i liked it and wondered how the story would progress. i was iffy, but the game has always been on my watchlist.
anyway, i would say just simplify where you can, tell your story, make the game you want to. if you patreon perks take you someplace, just finish that product and fine tune as necessary. (i only disliked the rape storyline, but i still played)
when i clicked this .10 version, i thought it was a continue of the last full art restart. with any marketing rebrand, confusion is going to biggest issue. i got over it, but i did wonder if someone else was using the name. from playing, imo, please make the arrows bigger/noticeable, subtract some of the gears (or make them appear in appropriate order, as opposed to how overwhelming they maybe), and dont hide important items (i noticed key from far away, but didnt know i could click when i was checking out the patreons followers shelf).. anyway, good luck.