just explore dude, go find the cube enemy you have to kill to unlock regular fights with it, that thing is how you unlock access to the boss. the little crystals blocking your path all the way to the west give you hints.
the puzzle room is very easy, again, 4 paths, 4 statues. bring all the statues to the start
Info: I was in the flesh area after completing my first pillar (the one that requires three tapeworms). I had a starfish on my head, a dick hugger on my crotch, and nothing on my torso. I was fighting two starfish and a dick hugger. One starfish was at ~3hp, I missed it with two attacks before getting put to sleep, and lost the turn after losing the sleep condition after my turn was skipped. I received the Starfish defeat scene, however once the cutscene was finished I found my screen as follows:
I have the slime versions of the following equipped: Staff, MP ring, Cloak, Scarf.
This is my first game over, and my second playthrough of the game. The only move I have been using are the struggle moves and Explosion.
Love your game, and I hope this helps!
