Great feedback! Totally agree there could be better direct indicators. Hitting letters is supposed to be "micro" vs submitting a word. When you submit a word the Tender will have a little text expression, but I am planning on doing animations for 'bar tricks'. Also, I wanted to add a screenshake effect for near and perfect beats to really emphasize them,
For getting out of sync... I wanted it to be a little forgiving for being offbeat. I think a higher degrade on the multiplier would help focus in on the rhythm. As well as better visual emphasis on beats as mentioned above.
Part of it to was I wanted it to feel like a real "bartending" situation. I've... never been a bartender professionally, but I have observed and empathized with their workflow. It's maddening sometimes. Like... you're in a flow and then all of the sudden it takes on slip up and you're swamped. That sort of "damn how did I lose that rhythm" was an experience I had a lot playing Tapper.
Glad you had fun!!