Once I'd realised how to interpret what other characters, objects & Shakespeare were doing around me (& how to tailor my actions to that) that helped.

The combat system was a real problem alright! I made it a bit easier just after reading your comment, but it might need more tweaking. I’ll see what others think., I’d hate for it to be rage-quit inducing.

This was such a detailed piece of interactive fiction. The character interactions & humour were great. At one point I thought I wasn't going to get past Act IV though, but I managed it in the end. Great work. Thanks for getting involved in the jam. :-)