Thank you so much! Really happy to hear that!And Yeah! Definitely this part is a point where a lot of people get stuck. I really like your idea, it gives a hint that the player should go somewhere else without spoiling the experience.
You're welcome! For me, at least, I assumed each area was a self-contained dungeon like Zelda, so I didn't expect to have to backtrack. Once I understood the rules, though, it was smooth sailing!