Thank you for taking the time to try AURE!
This is really useful feedback. You're actually the second person to mention that the interface feels cluttered, so it's becoming clear that we need to work on that.
We're still in early development, and I agree that the animations, visual feedback, and overall presentation need a lot more work.
One thing I'd love to know: where did you first start feeling lost? Was it during the menus and preparation before the fight, or once the battle started with the spinning reels? Did you play automatic or manual?
That would help us identify where to focus our improvements.
Thanks again for playing and for being specific about what didn't work for you!