If you pull out your shield at the same time that an enemy attacks you, the foe will bounce off and be stunned, giving you time to swing your sword.

Bombs hurt you as well as enemies so be sure you're having a good distance before you throw it.

Got stuck!? Talk to different people, look for messages in bottles along the beach it'll all help you figure out where to go, and add new locations to your map.

Any puzzle that includes movable crates or various other items that you can get stuck in the incorrect area will certainly have a reset button someplace close by. They are bluish grey with an hourglass on them.