Let the first failure teach you
Walk far enough to reveal the trap, then use the retry to watch the trigger rather than the knight. Many rooms become simple once you know what starts moving.
Read every instruction literally
Signs can be clues, commands or bait. Pay attention to exact wording, letter shapes and anything that looks slightly misaligned.

Question the controls
Some puzzles reach beyond ordinary left, right and jump behavior. If movement alone cannot solve the room, inspect the full screen and consider what else the game can detect.
Return for collectibles
A clean escape and a complete room are not always the same thing. Check behind the starting point, above the visible camera and around optional hazards for stars, bats or puzzle pieces.