Thanks for the feedback! You're definitely right about the rope map - I'm going to redesign that room once I have time. Getting hit and being knocked off the rope is the intended solution, but the fact that people think it's a bug suggests that it's not a great puzzle.
I'll look into the kitchen as well. As it stands, the signposting isn't great. It could be spiced up a bit anyway, and half-transparent food icons are a good idea.
As for the town, there was supposed to be more content there, yeah. Classic case of Jam time, haha. I'll put it on the list.