Oriental 2D Level problem...

[electrikate]

I got this game recently, and I've been really enjoying it so far. I know I'm not the best at jump mechanics, but in the normal game, I usually get it after one or two tries (with stupid, easily seen mistakes).
However, in chapter 3 for the Japanese style painted sidescroller levels, I am having major issues with the jump mechanics and getting past the wasps that shoot arrows at the rooftops. I've spent about an hour on this section alone. I keep missing the jumps, or I'll make it and hit the button to make Alice go small and the game doesn't recognize it so I end up dying anyway. It's driving me MAD.

I don't know if I'm just that BAD at this.. but I've never had this problem before!
The most frustrating part is that a handful of times I've made it to one of the last jumps in that section and I can't make it.

Any tips or advice?
I wish it weren't so different from the rest of the game. I wish I could skip it entirely... It's making me consider giving up on the game if I can't get past this soon. :/

[electrikate]

Bruteforce? I'm talking about the sidescroller part that's in 2D when you jump into the scroll. You can't use weapons there and the jump mechanic feels different

[electrikate]

I finally got it. It was as if the very last roof kept knocking me off. It's RIGHT before the exit. I wish this game didn't have this weird side level thing :/ I was close to quitting!