Thanks for the constant feedback.
Before going into the advice I need to clarify that the game will be rebalanced and the Forest and Cave will be relatively easier next update, however, I still intend to not make it too easy. I know some portion fo the players don't want to take it too seriously which is why I will make some enemies weaker next time or give more tools to be stronger.
It is difficult to meassure though. Grinding isn't a necesity, is just an option for players who experience trouble and it is actually disencouraged to do so, since overleveling will insta-defeat weak enemies without granting exp (Forest only for now).
The game can be cleared without needing to refight a monster (it's how I tested it), however, I understand that as the creator I have it easier since I know all the tricks and weaknesses, so I always need to check what the players think.
Since I won't release a patch anytime soon, I'll try to help you with some mechanics and tricks that may be easy to miss, they could or not be your case but I'll point some anyways hoping they may be of use.
- Drinking a potion before any battle will effectively grant you aprox 100+ extra hp (the more Max HP you have, the larger this number will be). Do it before fighting a plague plant will nullify the poison for 3 turns and still heal you some damage.
- TP contains strong skills such Energy Claws being your strongest move.
- TP is built by doing/taking damage, ending a turn or defeating an enemy.
- Guarding recovers 5% of your HP and halves damage, but it will also lets you build the TP mentioned in the process in a tough position, Guarding does more than it looks but it has to be used properly.
- Another easy to miss is Focus and is very important. Doubling your power may look like a wasted turn at first sight since it consumes a turn, however, it's of great use when a skill has a cooldown or uses TP. It will also will empower your Heal since it's based on your Magic stat.
I hope it helps for now!