Okay, I gave it another shot and I am now able to fangirl over the game.
I would like to share a little 'pro-tip' I figured out: The point in which you grab the weapon in order to throw it greatly determines the momentum applied to the spin. The purple dot in the middle of the handle represents the 'neutral point' in which the spin is really low, while the closer you get to the edges of the axe, the spin is more aggresive.
Isn't that impressive? The way this game controlls and feels is just right for the kind of experience it wants to provide. Not a lot of rage inducers provide the player with the feedback this one does (the preview of the throw is just fantastic and helps reduce the unfairness since it is usually spot-on with the predictions). Unfortunately, I don't have enough patience to pass through the first stage and get the other tools besides the axe... ISN'T THAT IMPRESSIVE?? THEY HAVE MULTIPLE TOOLS! WHAT??? I'm so glad the mechanics are as simple as they can get for this game so the devs could focus more on the level design and expanding the scope of the game. I wish I was as good at games as I am fangirling so I could see the complete potential of this game. Your game sure deserves the popularity it has! Congratulations!