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[Odin1199]

Is there a way to return to the overworld after beating the Poltergeist, Goddess and Doom and learning Forcefield, Quasar (Flare Star) and Aero?

[IcyJJ]

Is there a way to return to the overworld after beating the Poltergeist, Goddess and Doom and learning Forcefield, Quasar (Flare Star) and Aero?

I believe so. All you need to do is have one group backtrack to the beginning and jump on the hook, so as long as you don't move all three groups past the statues, you will not start the final sequence.

[Spooniest]

Is there a way to return to the overworld after beating the Poltergeist, Goddess and Doom and learning Forcefield, Quasar (Flare Star) and Aero?

Dude, just cast Teleport.