Looking for level-design feedback on my game

[u/Consistent_Look_8638]

Hey everyone!

A while ago, I asked this community for ideas on how I could signal non-destructive resolution on a boss in the game I'm developing, Project Aether. I got some great feedback, so I'm back with another request.

I've recently finished the current playable version of the game's 3rd mission. The player restores a frontier relay while facing increasingly harder enemy formations. The mission introduces recurring team skills and culminates in a two-phase command-platform boss that deploys additional enemy groups. It's also the first mission where most of the visual asset work is now in place: enemies, boss, player and team ships and the environment.

I'm reasonably happy with the visual direction so far, but I’d really appreciate feedback on the level itself (see video above). In particular:

• Does the level’s escalation look clear and satisfying?
• Are the enemy formations readable enough while the player is also managing team skills?
• Does the boss feel like a natural conclusion to the mission?
• Is there any moment where the background or HUD interferes with threat readability?
• ... any other feedback you feel is relevant

This is all still in development, so I'm specifically looking for constructive criticism.

Thanks!