I don't get why people get so lost in this game.

Basicly, if what you need to do next isn't immediatly obvious to you, talk to NPC's. Most change dialoge throughout the game, often hinting or plain telling you where you should head next. If still having trouble, return to wherever Hilda and/or Gordon is and they will most likely give you your next task. Remember to always find and memorise the Keywords as a lot of these are needed and are required to progress futher.
My problem is with all thoughs bloody dungeon rooms with bugger all but an inevitable yet annoyingly easy battle in them! Grrrr