Where did it not work in the new version?
It's easy to get stuck when clicking on a note and canceling or moving the character too quickly. Not too quickly, actually. There's also an "invisible wall" (but it can be seen) blocking the lever.
I just updated the game, it should work now! Tell me if it still doesn't though, but I'm pretty sure it will :)
Yeah, now it works. You can still finish the game without the torch and keep the pickaxe, skipping a few rooms. Maybe for speedrun purposes?
Yeah that won't be changed cuz some speedruns use it and it's not something most people do :)