The concept of "Use your abilities when you want" is such a unique game design (which so far your game only share with "Adventure High" for as far as I am aware) that should be used more frequently and makes for amazing story development and helps people connect with the main character's decision (in many games and film we often find ourselves asking, "but why they didn't use [Inserts ability] from the get go, the whole situation would have been avoided! It's so stupid" so it really helps building up our engagement to the story). As such, I believe it was only a matter of time before you got recognition for your work.
Your game is a rare gem to encounter. I hope you good luck with the rest of it (no matter how many act you consider making), the story is amazingly written and the comedy's on point, I wish I could donate to keep you going.
Have a nice day (if you think I am being too nice, don't worry, I am not, I am simply Canadian 😉)