33 hours into the game, but I feel stuck. What can I do to alleviate that?

As far as unlockables, I already have desolate dive, monarch wings, the ability that makes you invulnerable to acid, mantis claw, crystal heart, and dash. I think that’s all, but I may be forgetting one. I think I’ve only defeated three or four bosses. Recently unlocked dream bosses and got absolutely obliterated by the false knight dream. I have eight notches and just over 20 charms. Still haven’t beaten any of the mantis challenges.

I’ve had a lot of fun, even if I’ve lost close to 10,000 geo by way of dying 😅. This is truthfully the very first metroidvania that I’ve ever actually gotten into. I’ve tried others but just couldn’t get it to feel right. I have used YouTube for several things in HK, though.

Any tips/suggestions? I know it’s hard since you guys aren’t able to view which area’s I’ve been to and which ones I haven’t.